Composer

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Vagn Holmboe

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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13:15

Benedic Domino, Op. 59 is a choral work composed by Danish composer Vagn Holmboe in 1956. The piece is written for mixed choir and is based on a Latin text from Psalm 103. The work is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, marked "Allegro con brio," is a lively and energetic setting of the text. The choir sings in unison at first, with the melody passed between the different sections of the choir. The music is characterized by its rhythmic drive and use of syncopation, giving it a lively and joyful feel. The second movement, marked "Andante con moto," is a more contemplative setting of the text. The choir sings in four-part harmony, with the melody moving between the different sections of the choir. The music is characterized by its use of rich harmonies and expressive melodies, giving it a more introspective and meditative feel. The final movement, marked "Allegro moderato," is a return to the lively and energetic character of the first movement. The choir sings in unison at first, with the melody passed between the different sections of the choir. The music is characterized by its use of driving rhythms and syncopation, giving it a celebratory and joyful feel. Benedic Domino, Op. 59 was premiered in Copenhagen in 1957 by the Danish Radio Choir under the direction of Mogens Wöldike. The work has since become a staple of the choral repertoire, known for its lively rhythms, rich harmonies, and expressive melodies.

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