Composer

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Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Publication Date

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1612

Average_duration

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3:43

'Pere de nous, qui es là haut és cieux' is a choral work composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, a Dutch composer and organist of the late Renaissance period. The piece is a setting of the Lord's Prayer in French, and is part of Sweelinck's collection of choral works entitled 'Cantiones Sacrae'. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the early 17th century. The piece was likely composed for use in the Dutch Reformed Church, where Sweelinck served as organist for most of his career. 'Pere de nous, qui es là haut és cieux' is a relatively simple piece, consisting of four-part harmony for choir. The piece is in a minor key, which gives it a somber and introspective quality. The melody is relatively straightforward, with a few moments of chromaticism that add interest and depth to the piece. The piece is divided into two movements. The first movement is a setting of the first half of the Lord's Prayer, beginning with the words "Pere de nous, qui es là haut és cieux" (Our Father, who art in heaven). The second movement sets the second half of the prayer, beginning with the words "Donne nous aujourd'hui notre pain quotidien" (Give us this day our daily bread). Overall, 'Pere de nous, qui es là haut és cieux' is a beautiful and contemplative piece of choral music. Its simplicity and clarity make it accessible to a wide range of performers and listeners, while its minor key and moments of chromaticism give it a depth and complexity that rewards closer listening.

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