Composer

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Salomone Rossi

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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4:01

Yitgadál veyitkadásh is a sacred composition composed by Salomone Rossi, a Jewish-Italian composer of the late Renaissance period. The piece was composed in the early 17th century and was premiered in the synagogue of Mantua, Italy, where Rossi served as the court musician for the Gonzaga family. The composition is a setting of the Kaddish, a prayer recited in the synagogue during the mourning period and other occasions. The Kaddish is a hymn of praise to God, and Rossi's setting of it is a beautiful and moving expression of Jewish faith and devotion. The composition is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement is a slow and solemn introduction, with the choir singing the words "Yitgadál veyitkadásh" in unison. This is followed by a faster and more lively section, with the choir singing the words "Beyamá dikhra" in a joyful and celebratory manner. The final movement is a return to the slow and solemn mood of the opening, with the choir singing the words "Yitbarákh veyishtabákh" in a reverent and awe-inspiring manner. The characteristics of Rossi's composition are typical of the late Renaissance period, with its use of polyphony, counterpoint, and rich harmonies. The composition is also notable for its use of Hebrew text, which was unusual for the time. Rossi's setting of the Kaddish is a masterpiece of Jewish sacred music, and it has been performed and admired by generations of musicians and listeners.

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