Composer

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Heinrich Schütz

Genre

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Choral

Publication Date

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1657

Average_duration

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5:38

Heinrich Schütz's 'All Ehr und Lob soll Gottes sein' (Op. 13/2, SWV 421) is a sacred choral work that was composed in the early 17th century. The piece was first performed in 1619 in Dresden, Germany, and is considered to be one of Schütz's most significant works. The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is characterized by its own unique musical style and structure. The first movement is a chorale setting of the hymn 'All Ehr und Lob soll Gottes sein' (All honor and praise be to God), which is sung by the choir in four-part harmony. The second movement is a solo aria for bass voice, which is accompanied by a continuo of bassoon and organ. The third movement is a fugue for the full choir, which features complex counterpoint and imitative polyphony. Schütz's 'All Ehr und Lob soll Gottes sein' is notable for its use of Baroque musical techniques, such as the use of terraced dynamics, ornamentation, and the use of contrasting textures and timbres. The piece also features a strong sense of harmonic progression, with the use of chromaticism and dissonance to create tension and release. Overall, 'All Ehr und Lob soll Gottes sein' is a powerful and expressive work that showcases Schütz's mastery of choral composition and his ability to create music that is both spiritually uplifting and musically sophisticated.

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