Composer

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Dietrich Buxtehude

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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13:54

Movement_count

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8

Movement ....

'Alles, was ihr tut' is a sacred vocal work composed by Dietrich Buxtehude, a prominent German-Danish composer of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the late 17th century and is believed to have been premiered in the Marienkirche in Lübeck, where Buxtehude served as the organist and music director. The work is divided into four movements, each of which is based on a biblical text. The first movement is a setting of Colossians 3:17, "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him." The second movement is a setting of Psalm 33:1, "Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright." The third movement is a setting of Psalm 96:2, "Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day." The final movement is a setting of Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord." The work is scored for four-part choir and continuo, with the continuo part typically played on organ or harpsichord. The vocal writing is characterized by Buxtehude's skillful use of counterpoint and his ability to create rich, expressive harmonies. The work is also notable for its use of word painting, with the music often reflecting the meaning of the text. Overall, 'Alles, was ihr tut' is a beautiful and uplifting work that showcases Buxtehude's mastery of Baroque vocal music. Its premiere in the Marienkirche in Lübeck would have been a significant event in the musical life of the city, and the work continues to be performed and appreciated by audiences today.

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