Composer

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Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Publication Date

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1612

Average_duration

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6:11

'Yeux, qui guidez mon ame en l'amoureux voyage' is a vocal composition by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, a Dutch composer of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The composition is a part of his collection of French chansons, which he composed during his tenure as the organist at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam. The composition is believed to have been composed in the early 1600s, and it premiered during Sweelinck's lifetime. The piece is written for four voices, and it is characterized by its intricate polyphonic texture and expressive harmonies. 'Yeux, qui guidez mon ame en l'amoureux voyage' is divided into three movements, each of which is marked by a distinct mood and character. The first movement is marked by a lively and rhythmic melody, which is supported by a lively bass line. The second movement is more contemplative and introspective, with a slower tempo and more complex harmonies. The final movement is marked by a return to the lively and rhythmic character of the first movement, with a joyful and celebratory melody. The composition is notable for its use of word painting, a technique in which the music reflects the meaning of the text. For example, in the second movement, the music becomes more dissonant and complex as the text describes the pain of separation from a loved one. Overall, 'Yeux, qui guidez mon ame en l'amoureux voyage' is a beautiful and expressive composition that showcases Sweelinck's mastery of polyphonic writing and his ability to create music that reflects the meaning of the text.

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