Composer

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Michael Haydn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Dec 8, 1793

Average_duration

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27:04

Movement_count

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7

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Michael Haydn's 'Vesperae pro festo Sanctissimae Innocentium, MH 548' is a sacred choral work composed in 1775. It was premiered in Salzburg, Austria, on December 28, 1775, on the feast day of the Holy Innocents. The work consists of five movements, each of which is based on a different text from the Catholic liturgy. The first movement, 'Dixit Dominus', is a setting of Psalm 109 and features a lively and energetic opening chorus. The second movement, 'Confitebor tibi', is a solo aria for alto that is characterized by its gentle and flowing melody. The third movement, 'Beatus vir', is a duet for soprano and tenor that is marked by its joyful and celebratory character. The fourth movement, 'Laudate pueri', is a setting of Psalm 113 and features a lively and rhythmic chorus that is punctuated by solo passages for soprano and tenor. The final movement, 'Magnificat', is a setting of the canticle of Mary and is characterized by its grand and majestic character. Overall, 'Vesperae pro festo Sanctissimae Innocentium, MH 548' is a work that showcases Michael Haydn's skill as a composer of sacred choral music. The work is notable for its lively and energetic character, as well as its use of solo passages and duets to highlight the individual voices within the choir.

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