Composer

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Johann Adolf Hasse

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Antiphon

Compose Date

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1736

Publication Date

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1740

Average_duration

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14:01

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Johann Adolf Hasse's 'Salve Regina in A major' is a sacred choral work that was composed in the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written between 1740 and 1750. The piece was premiered in Dresden, Germany, where Hasse was the court composer for the Elector of Saxony. The 'Salve Regina in A major' is divided into four movements, each of which is based on a different section of the Salve Regina prayer. The first movement is a solemn and majestic setting of the opening lines of the prayer, "Salve Regina, Mater misericordiae" (Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy). The second movement is a lively and joyful setting of the next section, "Ad te clamamus, exsules filii Hevae" (To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve). The third movement is a mournful and contemplative setting of the section "Eia ergo, advocata nostra" (Turn then, most gracious advocate). The final movement is a triumphant and exultant setting of the concluding lines of the prayer, "O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria" (O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary). The 'Salve Regina in A major' is characterized by its rich and expressive harmonies, its lyrical melodies, and its skillful use of choral textures and dynamics. Hasse's use of counterpoint and his mastery of vocal writing are particularly evident in the piece, which features intricate and interweaving vocal lines that create a sense of depth and complexity. The work is also notable for its use of orchestral accompaniment, which adds color and texture to the choral writing. Overall, the 'Salve Regina in A major' is a masterful example of sacred choral music from the Baroque era. Its combination of expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and skillful vocal writing make it a powerful and moving work that continues to be performed and admired today.

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