Ludwig van Beethoven
Auf die Erhebung Leopold des Zweiten, WoO 88
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Composer:Ludwig van BeethovenGenre:ChoralStyle:CantataCompose Date:1790Average_duration:24:10Movement_count:4Movement ...."Auf die Erhebung Leopold des Zweiten, WoO 88" is a choral work composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1790. The piece was written to celebrate the coronation of Leopold II as Holy Roman Emperor. The premiere of the work took place on October 9, 1790, in Bonn, Germany. The piece consists of three movements. The first movement is a choral fugue, which begins with a lively and energetic theme. The second movement is a slow and solemn adagio, featuring a solo soprano singing a prayer for the new emperor. The final movement is a rousing allegro, featuring the full choir and orchestra, celebrating the coronation of Leopold II. The characteristics of "Auf die Erhebung Leopold des Zweiten, WoO 88" are typical of Beethoven's early works. The piece is written in a classical style, with clear and concise melodies, and a focus on counterpoint and harmony. The use of a choral fugue in the first movement is a nod to the Baroque era, which Beethoven was heavily influenced by at the time. Overall, "Auf die Erhebung Leopold des Zweiten, WoO 88" is a celebratory and uplifting work, written to honor the new emperor and showcase Beethoven's skills as a composer. While it may not be as well-known as some of Beethoven's later works, it is still a valuable piece of music history and a testament to the composer's early talent.More....
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Soprano Recitative with Chorus: "Er schlummert ... schlummert!"
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Recitative For Soprano and Chorus ("Er Schlummert! Lasst Sanft Den ...")
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Rezitativ: Er schlummert - Lasst sanft den grossen Fürsten ruhen!
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Recitative with Chorus: Er schlummert... schlummert! (He slumbers... slumbers!)
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Aria: Fliesse, Wonnezähre, fliesse! (Flow, tears of joy, flow)
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Recitative: Ihr staunt, Völker der Erde! (Do you wonder, O peoples of the earth!)
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Recitative: Wie bebt mein Herz vor Wonne! (How beats my heart for bliss!)
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Terzetto: Ihr, die Joseph ihren Vater nannten (You, who called Joseph your father)
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On the rising of Leopold II, WoO 88
Chorus: Heil! Stürzet nieder, Millionen (Hail! Prostrate yourselves, you millions)
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