Composer

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Johannes Ockeghem

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Average_duration

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6:20

'Permanente vierge/Pulchra es/Sancta Dei genetrix' is a choral work composed by Johannes Ockeghem, a prominent composer of the Renaissance period. The piece is believed to have been composed in the late 15th century, during Ockeghem's tenure as a court musician in France. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The first movement, 'Permanente vierge', is a hymn to the Virgin Mary that praises her for her perpetual virginity. The second movement, 'Pulchra es', is a motet that extols the beauty of the Virgin Mary. The third movement, 'Sancta Dei genetrix', is a hymn that celebrates the Virgin Mary as the mother of God. The piece is characterized by its complex polyphonic structure, which features multiple voices singing different melodies simultaneously. Ockeghem's use of counterpoint and imitation creates a rich, layered texture that is both intricate and harmonious. The piece also features a number of musical devices, such as canon and inversion, that add to its complexity and depth. 'Permanente vierge/Pulchra es/Sancta Dei genetrix' is considered to be one of Ockeghem's most significant works, and it has been widely performed and recorded by choirs and vocal ensembles around the world. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Ockeghem's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and intellectually stimulating.

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