Composer

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Jean-Jacques Grunenwald

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1965

Average_duration

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2:15

"Tu es Petrus" is a choral work composed by Jean-Jacques Grunenwald in 1954. It was premiered on June 29, 1954, at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, France, during the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. The piece is written for four-part mixed choir, with an optional organ accompaniment. The work is divided into three movements. The first movement, "Tu es Petrus," is a setting of the text from Matthew 16:18, in which Jesus declares to Peter, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church." The music is grand and majestic, with a strong sense of triumph and celebration. The second movement, "Et portae inferi," is a setting of the text from Psalm 9:14, which speaks of the gates of hell being destroyed. The music is more subdued and contemplative, with a sense of awe and reverence. The final movement, "Et tibi dabo," is a setting of the text from Matthew 16:19, in which Jesus gives Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven. The music is joyful and exuberant, with a sense of triumph and victory. Overall, "Tu es Petrus" is a powerful and uplifting work that celebrates the role of Saint Peter in the establishment of the Christian church. The music is characterized by its grandeur, majesty, and sense of triumph, and it is a fitting tribute to one of the most important figures in Christian history.

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