Composer

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Antonio Vivaldi

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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before 1742

Average_duration

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13:55

Movement_count

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6

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Antonio Vivaldi's 'Salve Regina in G minor, RV 618' is a sacred choral work composed in the Baroque era. It is believed to have been composed in the early 1720s, during Vivaldi's tenure as the music director of the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice. The piece is scored for four-part choir, soloists, and orchestra. The 'Salve Regina in G minor' is divided into six movements, each of which sets a different section of the Salve Regina text. The first movement, 'Salve Regina,' is a solemn and mournful setting of the text, with the choir and orchestra alternating between homophonic and polyphonic textures. The second movement, 'Ad te clamamus,' is a lively and energetic setting, with the choir and orchestra trading off phrases in a call-and-response style. The third movement, 'Eia ergo,' is a duet for soprano and alto soloists, accompanied by a gentle and flowing orchestral accompaniment. The fourth movement, 'Et Jesum,' is a solo aria for alto, with a virtuosic and florid vocal line accompanied by a lively and rhythmic orchestral accompaniment. The fifth movement, 'O clemens,' is a duet for soprano and alto soloists, with a gentle and lyrical vocal line accompanied by a sparse and delicate orchestral accompaniment. The final movement, 'O dulcis,' is a joyful and exuberant setting of the text, with the choir and orchestra trading off phrases in a lively and celebratory style. Overall, the 'Salve Regina in G minor' is a masterful example of Vivaldi's skill in composing sacred choral music. The piece showcases his ability to create a wide range of textures and moods, from solemn and mournful to joyful and exuberant. The vocal writing is virtuosic and expressive, and the orchestral accompaniment is rich and varied, with a wide range of instrumental colors and textures. The 'Salve Regina in G minor' remains a beloved and frequently performed work in the choral repertoire.

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