Composer

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Dietrich Buxtehude

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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6:04

Dietrich Buxtehude's 'Laudate pueri Dominum, BuxWV 69' is a sacred vocal work composed for five voices, two violins, two violas, and continuo. The piece was composed in the late 17th century, around 1680, during Buxtehude's tenure as the organist at the Marienkirche in Lübeck, Germany. The work is divided into seven movements, each of which is based on a different verse from Psalm 113. The first movement, 'Laudate pueri Dominum', is a lively and joyful setting of the opening verse, featuring a lively instrumental introduction and a virtuosic vocal line. The second movement, 'Sit nomen Domini', is a more subdued and contemplative setting of the second verse, featuring a solo soprano accompanied by the violins and continuo. The third movement, 'A solis ortu', is a bright and cheerful setting of the third verse, featuring a lively instrumental introduction and a joyful vocal line. The fourth movement, 'Excelsus super omnes', is a majestic and grand setting of the fourth verse, featuring a full choir and orchestra and a powerful vocal line. The fifth movement, 'Qui sicut Dominus', is a more introspective and contemplative setting of the fifth verse, featuring a solo alto accompanied by the violas and continuo. The sixth movement, 'Suscitans a terra', is a lively and energetic setting of the sixth verse, featuring a lively instrumental introduction and a virtuosic vocal line. The final movement, 'Ut collocet eum', is a triumphant and celebratory setting of the final verse, featuring a full choir and orchestra and a powerful vocal line. Throughout the work, Buxtehude employs a variety of musical techniques and styles, including intricate counterpoint, virtuosic vocal lines, and lively instrumental accompaniment. The work is a testament to Buxtehude's skill as a composer and his deep devotion to his faith.

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