Composer

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Jan Baptist Verrijt

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1649

Average_duration

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3:03

'Rogo te, dulcissime Domine Iesu Christe, Op. 5/14' is a sacred vocal composition composed by Jan Baptist Verrijt. The piece was composed in the Baroque era, specifically in the late 17th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been composed around 1680. The piece is written for four voices, with a basso continuo accompaniment. It is a motet, which is a type of sacred vocal composition that is typically sung in Latin and is often used in religious services. The text of the piece is a prayer to Jesus Christ, asking for his mercy and forgiveness. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is a slow and solemn introduction, with the voices singing in unison. The second movement is faster and more lively, with the voices singing in harmony. The third movement is a return to the slower tempo of the first movement, with the voices once again singing in unison. The characteristics of the piece are typical of Baroque music. The use of a basso continuo accompaniment is common in Baroque music, as is the use of counterpoint and complex harmonies. The piece also features a number of vocal techniques, such as melisma and ornamentation, which were popular in Baroque vocal music. Overall, 'Rogo te, dulcissime Domine Iesu Christe, Op. 5/14' is a beautiful and moving piece of sacred vocal music. Its use of complex harmonies and vocal techniques, combined with its heartfelt text, make it a powerful expression of faith and devotion.

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