Composer

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Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Publication Date

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1619

Average_duration

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4:55

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch composer and organist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. He was born in Deventer, Netherlands, in 1562 and died in Amsterdam in 1621. Sweelinck was one of the most important composers of his time, and his music had a significant influence on the development of Baroque music. One of Sweelinck's most famous works is 'O Domine Jesu Christe, pastor bone (Cantiones Sacrae No. 10)'. This piece was composed in 1619 and premiered in the same year. It is a sacred motet for five voices, and it is part of a collection of 21 motets called 'Cantiones Sacrae'. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is a homophonic setting of the text 'O Domine Jesu Christe, pastor bone'. The second movement is a polyphonic setting of the text 'Tu qui gregem tuum duxisti ad fontes aquarum'. The third movement is a homophonic setting of the text 'Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto'. The characteristics of 'O Domine Jesu Christe, pastor bone' are typical of Sweelinck's style. The piece is characterized by its use of imitative polyphony, which is a hallmark of Renaissance music. Sweelinck also uses chromaticism and dissonance to create tension and drama in the piece. The use of homophonic and polyphonic textures adds variety and interest to the music. Overall, 'O Domine Jesu Christe, pastor bone' is a beautiful and powerful piece of music that showcases Sweelinck's mastery of Renaissance polyphony. Its timeless beauty and emotional depth continue to captivate audiences today.

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