Composer

:

Arthur Honegger

Genre

:

Choral

Style

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Oratorio

Compose Date

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1921

Average_duration

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69:30

Movement_count

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28

Movement ....

Le roi David, H. 37b is a choral work composed by Arthur Honegger in 1921. It premiered on January 24, 1921, at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, France. The work is divided into three movements and is based on the biblical story of King David. The first movement, titled "David's Youth," begins with a prelude that sets the tone for the entire work. The choir then sings of David's youth and his rise to power, accompanied by a solo trumpet and a harp. The movement ends with a triumphant chorus celebrating David's victory over Goliath. The second movement, titled "David and Bathsheba," is a more somber and introspective piece. It tells the story of David's affair with Bathsheba and his subsequent guilt and repentance. The choir sings of David's inner turmoil, accompanied by a solo cello and a mournful oboe. The final movement, titled "David's Death," is a grand and majestic piece that celebrates David's life and legacy. The choir sings of David's accomplishments and his place in history, accompanied by a full orchestra and a triumphant brass section. Overall, Le roi David, H. 37b is a powerful and emotional work that showcases Honegger's skill as a composer. The use of biblical text and themes gives the work a timeless quality, and the combination of choir, orchestra, and solo instruments creates a rich and varied sound.

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