Composer

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Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1885

Average_duration

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6:40

'Let my prayer ascend' is a choral work composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky in 1884. It was premiered on November 2, 1884, in Moscow, Russia, by the Russian Choral Society. The piece is written for four-part mixed choir and is based on a text from the Orthodox liturgy. The work is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Andante molto cantabile" and begins with a gentle, flowing melody in the sopranos. The other voices gradually enter, building to a rich, full sound. The movement is characterized by its lush harmonies and expressive melodies. The second movement is marked "Allegro non troppo" and is more lively and rhythmic than the first. The choir sings in unison at first, then breaks into four-part harmony. The movement features a driving rhythm and a sense of urgency. The final movement is marked "Andante" and is a return to the gentle, flowing melody of the first movement. The choir sings in unison at first, then breaks into four-part harmony. The movement is characterized by its peaceful, contemplative mood. Overall, 'Let my prayer ascend' is a beautiful and expressive choral work that showcases Tchaikovsky's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its lush harmonies, expressive melodies, and sense of spiritual contemplation. It remains a popular work in the choral repertoire to this day.

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