Composer

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Peter Cornelius

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

'Zu uns komme dein Reich, Op. 2/3' is a choral work composed by Peter Cornelius in 1859. The piece was premiered in the same year in Munich, Germany. It is a part of a larger work called 'Drei Chöre' (Three Choruses), which also includes 'Weihnachtslied' (Christmas Song) and 'Die Hirten' (The Shepherds). The piece is written for four-part mixed choir and is set to a text from the Lord's Prayer. It is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is marked 'Andante sostenuto' and is characterized by a solemn and reverent mood. The choir sings the opening phrase of the Lord's Prayer in unison, with the melody moving slowly and steadily through the different voices. The harmonies are simple and mostly homophonic, with occasional moments of polyphony. The second movement is marked 'Allegro moderato' and is more lively and energetic than the first. The choir sings the text 'Dein Reich komme' (Thy Kingdom Come) in a faster tempo, with a more complex and varied melody. The harmonies are still mostly homophonic, but there are more moments of polyphony and imitative counterpoint. The final movement is marked 'Andante sostenuto' and returns to the solemn and reverent mood of the first. The choir sings the final phrase of the Lord's Prayer in unison, with the melody once again moving slowly and steadily through the different voices. The harmonies are simple and mostly homophonic, with occasional moments of polyphony. Overall, 'Zu uns komme dein Reich, Op. 2/3' is a beautiful and moving choral work that showcases Cornelius's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its simple yet effective harmonies, its use of homophonic and polyphonic textures, and its ability to convey a range of emotions through the music.

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