Composer

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György Deak Bárdos

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

'Eli, Eli' is a choral work composed by György Deak Bárdos in 1946. The piece was premiered in Budapest, Hungary in the same year. It is a four-movement work that is characterized by its use of traditional Hungarian folk melodies and its incorporation of Jewish liturgical texts. The first movement, titled "Eli, Eli," is a setting of the Hebrew text of Psalm 22. The movement begins with a solo soprano voice singing the opening lines of the psalm, which are then echoed by the choir. The movement is characterized by its use of modal harmonies and its simple, chant-like melody. The second movement, titled "Kaddish," is a setting of the Jewish prayer of mourning. The movement begins with a solo soprano voice singing the opening lines of the prayer, which are then echoed by the choir. The movement is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and its haunting melody. The third movement, titled "Tzur Mishelo," is a setting of a traditional Hungarian folk melody. The movement begins with a solo soprano voice singing the melody, which is then echoed by the choir. The movement is characterized by its use of lively rhythms and its use of traditional Hungarian folk instruments, such as the cimbalom. The fourth and final movement, titled "Sim Shalom," is a setting of the Jewish prayer for peace. The movement begins with a solo soprano voice singing the opening lines of the prayer, which are then echoed by the choir. The movement is characterized by its use of lush harmonies and its soaring melody. Overall, 'Eli, Eli' is a powerful and moving work that combines elements of Jewish liturgical music and traditional Hungarian folk music. Its use of modal harmonies, dissonant harmonies, and lively rhythms create a unique and compelling sound that is both haunting and uplifting.

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