Composer

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Arthur Bliss

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1968

Publication Date

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1968

Average_duration

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5:21

'Lord, Who Shall Abide in Thy Tabernacle?, Op. 110, F. 42' is a choral work composed by Arthur Bliss in 1962. The piece was premiered on 17th October 1962 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent. The work is divided into three movements, each of which sets a different text from the Book of Psalms. The first movement, "Lord, Who Shall Abide in Thy Tabernacle?", sets Psalm 15 and is marked "Moderato con moto". The music is characterized by a sense of urgency and a driving rhythm, with the choir and orchestra alternating between declamatory passages and more lyrical sections. The second movement, "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes", sets Psalm 121 and is marked "Andante con moto". This movement is more contemplative in character, with the choir singing a gentle melody over a shimmering orchestral accompaniment. The music gradually builds in intensity, reaching a climax before subsiding into a peaceful coda. The final movement, "The Earth is the Lord's", sets Psalm 24 and is marked "Allegro con fuoco". This movement is the most exuberant of the three, with the choir and orchestra bursting into a joyful celebration of the earth and all its inhabitants. The music is characterized by lively rhythms, bold harmonies, and a sense of triumph. Overall, 'Lord, Who Shall Abide in Thy Tabernacle?, Op. 110, F. 42' is a powerful and expressive work that showcases Bliss's skill as a composer of choral music. The piece is notable for its use of contrasting textures and moods, as well as its vivid and evocative orchestration.

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