Composer

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Paul Mealor

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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3:31

"Le Lodi di Dio Altissimo" is a choral work composed by Paul Mealor, a Welsh composer known for his choral music. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on May 16, 2015, at St. David's Hall in Cardiff, Wales, by the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a different text. The first movement, "Gloria in Excelsis Deo," is a setting of the traditional Latin text from the Catholic Mass. The movement begins with a fanfare-like introduction from the orchestra, which is then joined by the choir singing the text in unison. The movement features lush harmonies and soaring melodies, building to a powerful climax before subsiding into a quiet, reflective ending. The second movement, "Cantate Domino," is a setting of Psalm 98 in Latin. The movement begins with a lively, rhythmic section featuring the choir singing in harmony. The orchestra then enters with a driving, syncopated rhythm, creating a sense of energy and excitement. The movement features a number of contrasting sections, including a slower, more contemplative section in the middle, before building to a triumphant conclusion. The final movement, "Alleluia," is a setting of the traditional text from the Catholic Mass. The movement begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the choir, which is then joined by the orchestra. The movement features a number of different textures and harmonies, including a section where the choir sings in unison while the orchestra plays a complex, shifting rhythm. The movement builds to a powerful climax before ending with a quiet, peaceful coda. Overall, "Le Lodi di Dio Altissimo" is a powerful and moving work that showcases Mealor's skill as a composer of choral music. The piece features lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and a sense of energy and excitement that is sure to captivate audiences.

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