Composer

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Franz Schubert

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1812

Average_duration

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8:15

Franz Schubert's 'Salve Regina in F major, D. 27' is a sacred choral work composed in 1812 when Schubert was just 15 years old. The piece was premiered in the same year at the Lichtental Church in Vienna, where Schubert was a choirboy. The 'Salve Regina' is a hymn to the Virgin Mary, and Schubert's setting of the text is divided into four movements. The first movement is a gentle and prayerful introduction, with the choir singing in unison. The second movement is a lively and joyful fugue, with the choir singing in four parts. The third movement is a slow and mournful aria, with a solo soprano singing the text "O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria" (O merciful, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary). The final movement is a triumphant and exultant setting of the text "Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende" (And after this exile, show us Jesus, the blessed fruit of thy womb). Schubert's 'Salve Regina' is characterized by its beautiful melodies, rich harmonies, and skillful use of counterpoint. The piece is also notable for its use of chromaticism, which adds a sense of emotional depth and intensity to the music. Despite being composed when Schubert was still a teenager, the 'Salve Regina' is a mature and accomplished work that demonstrates his early mastery of choral composition.

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