Composer

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John Morén

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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3:58

"Se, vi gå upp till Jerusalem" is a choral piece composed by John Morén, a Swedish composer, in 1939. The piece was premiered in the same year by the Swedish Radio Choir, conducted by Eric Ericson. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is marked "Andante con moto" and is characterized by a solemn and contemplative mood. The choir sings the text "Se, vi gå upp till Jerusalem" (Behold, we go up to Jerusalem) in unison, with occasional harmonies and melodic variations. The movement is primarily homophonic, with occasional polyphonic sections. The second movement is marked "Allegro moderato" and is more lively and energetic than the first. The choir sings the text "Och när vi kommer till Jerusalem" (And when we come to Jerusalem) in a more complex and polyphonic style, with overlapping phrases and intricate harmonies. The movement features a call-and-response structure, with the choir alternating between different sections of the text. The third and final movement is marked "Andante sostenuto" and returns to the contemplative mood of the first movement. The choir sings the text "Där skall vi se vår konung stå" (There we shall see our king standing) in a simple and straightforward style, with occasional harmonies and melodic variations. The movement is primarily homophonic, with occasional polyphonic sections. Overall, "Se, vi gå upp till Jerusalem" is a powerful and evocative choral piece that captures the solemnity and grandeur of the Easter season. Morén's use of complex harmonies and polyphonic textures adds depth and richness to the piece, while the simple and straightforward melodies of the individual movements make it accessible and memorable.

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