Composer

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Giovanni Maria Nanino

Genre

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Miscellaneous

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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2:16

Haec Dies, Quam Fecit Dominus is a sacred motet composed by Giovanni Maria Nanino, an Italian composer of the late Renaissance period. The piece was composed in the late 16th century, around the year 1590. It was first performed in Rome, Italy, where Nanino was active as a composer and musician. The motet is written for four voices, with a soprano, alto, tenor, and bass part. It is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and musical style. The first movement is a joyful and celebratory setting of the text "Haec dies, quam fecit Dominus" (This is the day which the Lord has made), which is taken from Psalm 118 in the Bible. The music is bright and lively, with a rhythmic energy that reflects the exultant nature of the text. The second movement is a more contemplative setting of the text "Confitemini Domino" (Give thanks to the Lord), which is also taken from Psalm 118. The music is slower and more introspective, with a sense of reverence and awe that reflects the solemnity of the text. The final movement returns to the joyful character of the first, with a lively and energetic setting of the text "Laudate Dominum" (Praise the Lord), which is taken from Psalm 117. The music is full of exuberance and vitality, with a sense of triumph and celebration that reflects the joyful nature of the text. Throughout the motet, Nanino employs a variety of musical techniques and devices to create a rich and expressive musical texture. He uses imitative counterpoint to create a sense of unity and coherence among the different voices, and he employs chromatic harmonies and unexpected modulations to create moments of tension and release. The result is a piece of music that is both technically sophisticated and emotionally powerful, a testament to Nanino's skill as a composer and his deep faith as a Christian.

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