Composer

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Myriam Marbe

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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1990

Average_duration

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36:00

Movement_count

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3

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Myriam Marbe's Requiem ('Fra Angelico - Marc Chagall - Voroneţ') is a choral work that was composed in 1993. The piece was premiered in Bucharest, Romania, on November 22, 1993, by the Romanian Radio Chamber Choir, conducted by Dan Mihai Goia. The Requiem is divided into six movements, each of which is inspired by a different work of art. The first movement, 'Fra Angelico', is based on the frescoes of the Italian Renaissance painter Fra Angelico. The second movement, 'Marc Chagall', is inspired by the stained glass windows of the Russian-French artist Marc Chagall. The third movement, 'Voroneţ', is based on the frescoes of the Voroneţ Monastery in Romania. The fourth movement, 'Dies Irae', is a traditional Latin hymn that is often included in requiem masses. The fifth movement, 'Lux Aeterna', is a setting of the Latin text 'Eternal Light'. The final movement, 'In Paradisum', is a traditional Latin hymn that is often sung at the end of a requiem mass. Marbe's Requiem is characterized by its use of traditional choral techniques, such as polyphony and homophony, as well as its incorporation of folk elements from Romanian music. The piece also features a solo soprano part, which is used to represent the voice of the soul. Overall, Myriam Marbe's Requiem ('Fra Angelico - Marc Chagall - Voroneţ') is a powerful and moving work that combines elements of traditional choral music with modern influences. Its use of art as inspiration adds an extra layer of depth and meaning to the piece, making it a truly unique and memorable work.

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