Composer

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Arnold Möller

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

"Kolenden, Polnische Weihnachtslieder" is a choral work composed by Arnold Möller. The piece was composed in 1936 and premiered in the same year in Berlin. The work consists of six movements, each of which is based on a traditional Polish Christmas carol. The first movement, "Hej, w dzień narodzenia" (Hey, on the day of birth), is a lively and joyful piece that sets the tone for the rest of the work. The second movement, "Gdy się Chrystus rodzi" (When Christ is born), is a more contemplative piece that features a solo soprano voice. The third movement, "Lulajże Jezuniu" (Sleep, little Jesus), is a lullaby that is sung by the choir in a gentle and soothing manner. The fourth movement, "Wśród nocnej ciszy" (In the midst of the night's silence), is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a solo tenor voice. The fifth movement, "Bóg się rodzi" (God is born), is a triumphant piece that celebrates the birth of Christ. The final movement, "Przybieżeli do Betlejem" (They came to Bethlehem), is a joyful and energetic piece that brings the work to a rousing conclusion. Overall, "Kolenden, Polnische Weihnachtslieder" is a beautiful and moving work that showcases Möller's skill as a composer. The use of traditional Polish Christmas carols gives the piece a sense of authenticity and cultural significance, while the varied movements and vocal arrangements keep the work fresh and engaging throughout.

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