Composer

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Charles Tournemire

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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20:53

Movement_count

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5

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"Epiphanie, Op. 55/7" is a piece of music composed by Charles Tournemire, a French composer, organist, and improviser. The piece was composed in 1932 and premiered on January 6, 1933, at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris, France. The piece is part of Tournemire's "L'Orgue Mystique," a collection of 51 sets of pieces for the liturgical year. "Epiphanie" is the seventh piece in the set for the Epiphany, which is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. The piece is divided into three movements: "Prélude," "Offertoire," and "Communion." The "Prélude" is marked "modéré" and begins with a solemn and mysterious theme played on the pedals. The theme is then taken up by the manuals and developed with increasing intensity. The movement ends with a return to the original theme played softly on the pedals. The "Offertoire" is marked "modéré" and begins with a gentle and flowing theme played on the manuals. The theme is then developed with increasing complexity and intensity, leading to a climax before returning to the original theme played softly. The "Communion" is marked "lent" and begins with a simple and peaceful theme played on the manuals. The theme is then developed with increasing complexity and intensity, leading to a climax before returning to the original theme played softly. Overall, "Epiphanie, Op. 55/7" is a powerful and evocative piece of music that captures the mystery and wonder of the Epiphany. Tournemire's use of complex harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and dramatic contrasts creates a sense of awe and reverence that is fitting for the occasion.

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