Composer

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William Lloyd Webber

Style

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Mass Ordinary

Average_duration

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4:27

Benedictus is a choral work composed by William Lloyd Webber, the father of Andrew Lloyd Webber, in 1967. It was premiered on 22nd June 1967 at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England. The piece is a part of the composer's larger work, "The Saviour," which is a cantata for choir and orchestra. Benedictus is a four-movement piece that features a choir and orchestra. The first movement is a slow and contemplative piece that sets the tone for the rest of the work. The second movement is a lively and energetic piece that features the choir and orchestra in a call-and-response style. The third movement is a slow and mournful piece that features the choir in a soloistic role. The final movement is a triumphant and joyful piece that brings the work to a close. The characteristics of Benedictus are typical of William Lloyd Webber's style. The piece is heavily influenced by the English choral tradition, with lush harmonies and soaring melodies. The work is also influenced by the composer's love of Romantic music, with sweeping melodies and dramatic contrasts between the different movements. Overall, Benedictus is a beautiful and moving piece of choral music that showcases William Lloyd Webber's talent as a composer. Its premiere at St. Paul's Cathedral was a great success, and the piece continues to be performed by choirs and orchestras around the world.

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