Composer

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Claudio Monteverdi

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Madrigal

Compose Date

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ca. 1638

Average_duration

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7:55

Movement_count

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2

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Claudio Monteverdi's "Hor ch'el ciel e la terra e'l vento tace" is a madrigal from his eighth book of madrigals, published in 1638. The piece is written for five voices and is set to a text by Torquato Tasso. The premiere of the piece is not known, but it is believed to have been performed in Venice, where Monteverdi spent most of his career. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked "Lento" and is characterized by a mournful, melancholic mood. The second movement is marked "Allegro" and is more lively and energetic, with a sense of urgency and excitement. The final movement is marked "Adagio" and is a return to the mournful mood of the first movement. The text of the piece is a lament for the death of a loved one, and Monteverdi's music captures the emotional intensity of the words. The use of chromaticism and dissonance creates a sense of tension and unease, while the use of suspensions and resolutions adds to the emotional impact of the piece. Overall, "Hor ch'el ciel e la terra e'l vento tace" is a powerful example of Monteverdi's skill as a composer of madrigals. The piece showcases his ability to convey complex emotions through music, and his mastery of the techniques of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.

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