Composer

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Marcel Dupré

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Keyboard

Style

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Prelude

Average_duration

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2:17

Marcel Dupré's 'Short Preludes (8) on Gregorian Themes for Organ, No. 5, Alma Redemptoris Mater, Op. 45/5' is a composition for organ that was composed in 1932. The piece was premiered by Dupré himself on December 4, 1932, at the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris. The composition is part of a set of eight short preludes that Dupré composed based on Gregorian themes. Each prelude is dedicated to a different Gregorian chant and is characterized by its own unique style and mood. The fifth prelude, 'Alma Redemptoris Mater,' is a contemplative and introspective piece that is based on the Gregorian chant of the same name. The piece begins with a simple and delicate melody that is played on the organ's flutes. The melody is then repeated and developed throughout the piece, with the addition of more complex harmonies and textures. The prelude is divided into three main sections, with the first and third sections being slower and more introspective, while the middle section is more lively and energetic. The piece ends with a quiet and peaceful coda that brings the piece to a gentle close. Overall, 'Short Preludes (8) on Gregorian Themes for Organ, No. 5, Alma Redemptoris Mater, Op. 45/5' is a beautiful and contemplative piece that showcases Dupré's mastery of the organ and his ability to create complex and nuanced compositions based on simple themes.

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