Composer

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Alessandro Stradella

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1670's

Average_duration

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56:17

Santa Editta, Vergine e Monaca, Regina d'Inghilterra is a sacred oratorio composed by Alessandro Stradella in the 17th century. The oratorio was composed in honor of Saint Edith of Wilton, a 7th-century English saint who was a nun and abbess. The oratorio was first performed in Rome in 1681. The oratorio is divided into three movements, each of which tells a different part of Saint Edith's story. The first movement tells the story of Saint Edith's life as a nun and her devotion to God. The second movement tells the story of Saint Edith's miraculous healing of a blind man. The third movement tells the story of Saint Edith's death and her ascension to heaven. The music of Santa Editta, Vergine e Monaca, Regina d'Inghilterra is characterized by its use of polyphony and counterpoint. Stradella's use of these techniques creates a rich and complex sound that is both beautiful and powerful. The music is also characterized by its use of dramatic contrasts, with moments of quiet contemplation followed by sudden bursts of energy and excitement. Overall, Santa Editta, Vergine e Monaca, Regina d'Inghilterra is a beautiful and moving work that celebrates the life and legacy of Saint Edith of Wilton. Stradella's music captures the spirit of the saint and brings her story to life in a way that is both inspiring and uplifting.

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