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Georg Philipp Telemann
Musique Heroïque (12), TWV 50:31-42
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Composer
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Georg Philipp Telemann
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Band
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March
Compose Date
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1728
Publication Date
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1728
Average_duration
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16:05
Movement_count
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12
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Georg Philipp Telemann's "Musique Heroïque (12), TWV 50:31-42" is a collection of twelve band pieces composed in 1734. The premiere of the work is not recorded, but it is believed to have been performed in Hamburg, where Telemann was the director of music. The collection is divided into twelve movements, each named after a different mythological figure or hero. The movements are as follows: 1. La Majesté d'Hercule (The Majesty of Hercules) 2. La Vaillance de Scipion (The Valor of Scipio) 3. La Sagesse d'Ulysse (The Wisdom of Ulysses) 4. La Prudence de Caton (The Prudence of Cato) 5. La Modération de Scipion l'Africain (The Moderation of Scipio Africanus) 6. La Fidélité de Regulus (The Fidelity of Regulus) 7. La Piété de Timoléon (The Piety of Timoleon) 8. La Générosité d'Alexandre (The Generosity of Alexander) 9. La Magnanimité de Trajan (The Magnanimity of Trajan) 10. La Clémence de Titus (The Clemency of Titus) 11. La Justice de Louis IX (The Justice of Louis IX) 12. La Religion de Louis XIII (The Religion of Louis XIII) Each movement is characterized by its own unique musical style and instrumentation. For example, "La Majesté d'Hercule" features a majestic brass fanfare, while "La Sagesse d'Ulysse" is a more contemplative piece with a prominent oboe melody. "La Générosité d'Alexandre" is a lively dance with a prominent tambourine part, and "La Religion de Louis XIII" features a solemn organ accompaniment. Overall, "Musique Heroïque" is a masterful collection of band music that showcases Telemann's skill as a composer and his ability to evoke different moods and emotions through music. Its use of mythological and historical figures as inspiration adds an extra layer of depth and meaning to the work.
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