Composer

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Giacinto Scelsi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1970

Average_duration

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9:04

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Giacinto Scelsi's 'Latin Prayers (3)' is a composition for solo voice and was composed in 1953. The piece was premiered in Paris in 1954 by the Italian soprano, Michiko Hirayama. The composition consists of three movements, each of which is a setting of a Latin prayer. The first movement, 'Pater Noster', is a setting of the Lord's Prayer. The music is characterized by a slow and meditative pace, with the voice singing long, sustained notes. The vocal line is often ornamented with melismatic passages, which add a sense of fluidity and expressiveness to the music. The accompaniment is sparse, consisting of simple, repeated chords on the piano. The second movement, 'Ave Maria', is a setting of the Hail Mary prayer. The music is more complex than the first movement, with the vocal line featuring a greater range of dynamics and articulations. The accompaniment is also more varied, with the piano playing a more active role in the music. The movement ends with a dramatic climax, as the voice reaches a high, sustained note. The third movement, 'Gloria Patri', is a setting of the Glory Be prayer. The music is characterized by a sense of joy and exultation, with the vocal line featuring a greater range of dynamics and a more lively tempo. The accompaniment is also more complex, with the piano playing a more virtuosic role in the music. The movement ends with a triumphant flourish, as the voice and piano come together in a final burst of energy. Overall, 'Latin Prayers (3)' is a deeply spiritual and expressive composition, which showcases Scelsi's mastery of vocal writing. The music is characterized by a sense of reverence and contemplation, with the vocal line and accompaniment working together to create a powerful emotional impact.

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