Composer

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Sébastien de Brossard

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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8:35

Salve Rex Christe is a sacred choral work composed by Sébastien de Brossard, a French composer and music theorist of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the late 17th century, around 1690, and was premiered in the chapel of the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. Salve Rex Christe is a four-movement work, with each movement featuring a different text and musical style. The first movement is a solemn and majestic setting of the text "Salve Rex Christe, Redemptor" (Hail, King Christ, Redeemer), featuring rich harmonies and a grandiose choral sound. The second movement is a lively and joyful setting of the text "Gloria Patri et Filio" (Glory to the Father and the Son), featuring intricate counterpoint and a bright, energetic sound. The third movement is a contemplative and introspective setting of the text "Ave Verum Corpus" (Hail, True Body), featuring a more subdued choral sound and a focus on the beauty and mystery of the Eucharist. The final movement is a triumphant and celebratory setting of the text "Laudate Dominum" (Praise the Lord), featuring a lively and exuberant choral sound and a sense of joy and thanksgiving. Overall, Salve Rex Christe is a masterful example of Baroque choral music, featuring rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and a sense of grandeur and majesty. It is a testament to the skill and artistry of Sébastien de Brossard, and remains a beloved and frequently performed work in the choral repertoire.

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