Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1899

Publication Date

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1904

Average_duration

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2:37

Max Reger's "In dulci jubilo" is a choral work that is part of his "12 German Sacred Songs" collection. The collection was composed in 1898 and premiered in the same year. The work is written for four-part mixed choir and is based on the traditional Christmas carol of the same name. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is a lively and joyful setting of the carol's first verse. The second movement is a slower and more contemplative setting of the second verse. The final movement returns to the joyful mood of the first movement and features a fugue on the carol's refrain. Reger's setting of "In dulci jubilo" is characterized by his use of rich harmonies and complex counterpoint. The piece is also notable for its use of chromaticism and modulation, which give the work a sense of harmonic tension and release. Reger's setting of the carol is a masterful example of his skill as a composer of choral music. Overall, "In dulci jubilo" is a beautiful and uplifting work that captures the joy and wonder of the Christmas season. Its intricate harmonies and counterpoint make it a challenging but rewarding piece for choirs to perform.

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