Composer

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Jan Baptist Verrijt

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1649

Average_duration

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3:54

'Vulnera cor meum, Op. 5/5' is a sacred vocal composition composed by Jan Baptist Verrijt, a Dutch composer and organist, in the early 18th century. The piece was likely composed in the early 1700s, although the exact date is unknown. It was first performed in a church setting, likely in the Netherlands, where Verrijt spent most of his career. The composition consists of a single movement, which is divided into several sections. The piece begins with a slow, mournful introduction, featuring a solo voice singing the text "Vulnera cor meum" (Wounds of my heart). This section is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and chromaticism, which create a sense of tension and unease. The second section of the piece features a chorus singing the text "Quis dabit capiti meo aquam?" (Who will give water to my head?). This section is more upbeat and energetic than the opening, featuring lively rhythms and bright harmonies. The chorus is accompanied by a lively instrumental ensemble, which includes strings, winds, and continuo. The third section of the piece returns to the slower, more mournful mood of the opening. This section features a solo voice singing the text "Et oculis meis fontem lacrimarum" (And with my eyes, a fountain of tears). The solo voice is accompanied by a simple, yet poignant instrumental accompaniment, which emphasizes the emotional weight of the text. The final section of the piece features a return to the chorus, which sings the text "Quis dabit capiti meo aquam?" once again. This section is similar in character to the earlier chorus, featuring lively rhythms and bright harmonies. The piece ends with a brief coda, which brings the composition to a quiet, reflective close. Overall, 'Vulnera cor meum, Op. 5/5' is a powerful and emotionally charged composition, which showcases Verrijt's skill as a composer of sacred vocal music. The piece is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies, chromaticism, and lively rhythms, which create a sense of tension and release throughout the composition.

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