Composer

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Marcel Dupré

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Hymn

Average_duration

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19:16

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Marcel Dupré's 'Hymnes (3), Op. 58' is a set of three hymns for organ, composed in 1932. The work was premiered by Dupré himself on November 20, 1932, at the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris. The first hymn, titled "Ave Maris Stella," is a setting of the traditional Latin hymn to the Virgin Mary. The piece begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the upper register of the organ, accompanied by a simple, chordal accompaniment in the lower register. As the piece progresses, the melody becomes more complex and ornamented, with the accompaniment becoming more active and rhythmic. The piece ends with a triumphant statement of the melody in the full organ. The second hymn, titled "Veni Creator," is a setting of the traditional Latin hymn to the Holy Spirit. The piece begins with a bold, declamatory statement of the melody in the full organ, followed by a more subdued section in which the melody is played in the lower register of the organ. The piece then builds to a climax with a series of virtuosic passages in the upper register of the organ, before ending with a quiet, contemplative statement of the melody. The third hymn, titled "Te Deum," is a setting of the traditional Latin hymn of praise. The piece begins with a majestic statement of the melody in the full organ, followed by a more subdued section in which the melody is played in the lower register of the organ. The piece then builds to a climax with a series of virtuosic passages in the upper register of the organ, before ending with a triumphant statement of the melody in the full organ. Overall, 'Hymnes (3), Op. 58' is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases Dupré's mastery of the organ. The three hymns are united by their use of traditional melodies and their grand, celebratory character. The work is a testament to Dupré's skill as a composer and performer, and remains a popular choice for organists today.

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