Composer

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Damijan Mocnik

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1999

Average_duration

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20:22

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Missa in organi benedictione is a choral work composed by Damijan Mocnik, a Slovenian composer, conductor, and organist. The piece was composed in 1999 and premiered on October 31, 1999, in the Church of St. James in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The Missa in organi benedictione is a mass for mixed choir and organ, and it consists of six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The piece is characterized by its use of traditional choral techniques and its incorporation of contemporary harmonies and rhythms. The Kyrie is a solemn and reflective movement that begins with a simple organ introduction, followed by the choir's entrance with a chant-like melody. The Gloria is a joyful and celebratory movement that features a lively organ accompaniment and intricate choral harmonies. The Credo is a complex movement that features a variety of choral textures and harmonies, including a fugue-like section. The Sanctus is a majestic movement that features a soaring choral melody and a powerful organ accompaniment. The Benedictus is a peaceful and contemplative movement that features a gentle choral melody and a delicate organ accompaniment. The Agnus Dei is a solemn and reflective movement that features a simple choral melody and a subdued organ accompaniment. Overall, the Missa in organi benedictione is a beautiful and powerful choral work that showcases Mocnik's skill as a composer and his ability to blend traditional and contemporary musical elements. Its premiere in 1999 was a significant event in Slovenian choral music, and it continues to be performed and admired by choirs and audiences around the world.

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