Composer

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Claudio Monteverdi

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Compose Date

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ca. 1624

Average_duration

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4:36

'Venite siccientes ad aquas Domini, SV 335' is a sacred vocal work composed by Claudio Monteverdi. It was composed in 1620 and premiered in the same year in Venice. The work is divided into three movements and is written for six voices, with two sopranos, alto, two tenors, and bass. The first movement, 'Veni, veni, dilecte mi', is a duet for two sopranos. It is a joyful and celebratory piece that sets the tone for the entire work. The two sopranos sing in unison and harmony, with the text describing the arrival of the beloved to the waters of the Lord. The second movement, 'Fiat misericordia tua, Domine', is a quartet for alto, tenor, and bass. It is a more somber and reflective piece, with the text asking for the mercy of the Lord. The voices are woven together in a complex and intricate polyphonic texture, with each voice contributing to the overall harmony and meaning of the piece. The final movement, 'Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto', is a full ensemble piece that brings the work to a triumphant conclusion. The text is a doxology, praising the Holy Trinity, and the music is grand and majestic, with the voices soaring and intertwining in a complex and beautiful harmony. Overall, 'Venite siccientes ad aquas Domini, SV 335' is a masterful example of Monteverdi's skill in writing sacred vocal music. The work is characterized by its intricate polyphonic textures, its use of harmony to convey meaning, and its ability to evoke a range of emotions in the listener. It remains a beloved and frequently performed work in the repertoire of sacred vocal music.

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