Composer

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Giovanni Pergolesi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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ca. 1725 - 1735

Average_duration

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11:22

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was an Italian composer of the Baroque era, born in 1710 in Jesi, Italy. He is best known for his operas and sacred music, including the 'Salve Regina in A minor', which was composed in the final year of his life, 1736. The 'Salve Regina in A minor' is a sacred choral work, written for four-part choir and soloists. It is a setting of the Marian antiphon 'Salve Regina', which is traditionally sung in the Catholic Church during the season of Lent. The work is divided into four movements, each of which reflects a different aspect of the text. The first movement, 'Salve Regina', is a solemn and reverent setting of the opening text. The choir sings in unison, with the soloists providing a rich and expressive counterpoint. The second movement, 'Ad te clamamus', is more urgent and pleading in character, with the choir and soloists alternating in a call-and-response style. The third movement, 'Eia ergo', is a joyful and celebratory setting of the text, with the choir and soloists singing in harmony and counterpoint. The final movement, 'O clemens', is a peaceful and contemplative setting of the closing text, with the choir and soloists singing in a gentle and soothing manner. The 'Salve Regina in A minor' is characterized by its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and skillful use of counterpoint. Pergolesi's use of chromaticism and dissonance adds depth and complexity to the work, while his use of dynamic contrasts and expressive phrasing creates a sense of drama and emotion. The 'Salve Regina in A minor' premiered in Naples in 1736, just months before Pergolesi's untimely death at the age of 26. Despite his short life, Pergolesi left a lasting legacy in the world of music, and his 'Salve Regina in A minor' remains a beloved and enduring work of sacred choral music.

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