Composer

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Orlande de Lassus

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Publication Date

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1567

Average_duration

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1:30

"Im Lant zu Wirtenberg" is a choral work composed by Orlande de Lassus, a prominent composer of the Renaissance period. The piece was composed in the late 16th century and is believed to have been premiered in 1577. It is a part of a collection of German songs known as "Liederbuch," which was compiled by Georg Forster. The piece is written for four voices, with the melody carried by the soprano voice. The text of the piece is in German and describes the beauty of the region of Württemberg, a historical region in southwestern Germany. The piece is divided into three movements, with each movement featuring a different text. The first movement is characterized by a lively and energetic melody, with the voices weaving in and out of each other in a complex and intricate manner. The second movement is slower and more contemplative, with a more somber melody that reflects the melancholy of the text. The final movement is a return to the lively and energetic style of the first movement, with the voices once again weaving in and out of each other in a complex and intricate manner. Overall, "Im Lant zu Wirtenberg" is a beautiful and complex choral work that showcases Lassus' mastery of Renaissance polyphony. The piece is a testament to the beauty of the German language and the rich cultural heritage of the region of Württemberg.

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