Composer

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John A. Carollo

Genre

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Orchestral

Average_duration

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10:32

The Transfiguration of Giovanni Baudino is a contemporary classical composition by American composer John A. Carollo. It was composed in 2012 and premiered on March 23, 2013, by the New York Virtuoso Singers and the Canticum Novum Youth Choir at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City. The composition is divided into three movements, each representing a different aspect of the transfiguration story. The first movement, "The Mountain," is a slow and contemplative piece that sets the scene for the transfiguration. The second movement, "The Transfiguration," is a dramatic and intense piece that represents the moment when Jesus is transfigured before his disciples. The final movement, "The Descent," is a joyful and celebratory piece that represents the disciples' descent from the mountain and their renewed faith in Jesus. The Transfiguration of Giovanni Baudino is characterized by its use of choral and orchestral textures, as well as its incorporation of traditional liturgical texts. Carollo's use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies creates a sense of tension and drama throughout the composition, while his use of melodic motifs and recurring themes ties the three movements together thematically. Overall, The Transfiguration of Giovanni Baudino is a powerful and moving composition that explores the themes of faith, transformation, and renewal. Its premiere was met with critical acclaim, and it has since been performed by numerous choirs and orchestras around the world.

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