Composer

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Petr Eben

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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5:39

'Okna for trumpet & organ: No. 3, Zebulon, the blood-red window' is a composition by Czech composer Petr Eben. It was composed in 1980 and premiered in the same year in Prague. The piece is part of a larger work called 'Okna' (Windows), which consists of four pieces for trumpet and organ, each inspired by a different stained-glass window in a church in France. 'Zebulon, the blood-red window' is the third movement of 'Okna' and is inspired by a window in the church of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. The window depicts the story of Zebulon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, who was promised a land of abundance and prosperity. The movement is characterized by its intense and dramatic nature, reflecting the blood-red color of the window. The piece begins with a solo trumpet fanfare, which is then joined by the organ. The trumpet and organ engage in a dialogue, with the trumpet playing virtuosic runs and the organ providing a rich harmonic background. The music builds in intensity, with the trumpet and organ playing in unison and the organ providing thunderous pedal notes. The middle section of the piece features a slower, more contemplative melody played by the trumpet. The organ provides a gentle accompaniment, with soft chords and delicate arpeggios. The music gradually builds in intensity once again, with the trumpet and organ playing in unison and the organ providing a powerful pedal point. The final section of the piece features a return to the opening fanfare, with the trumpet and organ playing in a triumphant and celebratory manner. The music ends with a final flourish from the trumpet and a powerful chord from the organ. Overall, 'Zebulon, the blood-red window' is a powerful and dramatic piece of music, showcasing the virtuosity of both the trumpet and organ. It is a fitting tribute to the stained-glass window that inspired it, and a testament to the skill and creativity of Petr Eben as a composer.

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