Composer

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Peter Anthony Togni

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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48:06

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Responsio is a contemporary choral work composed by Peter Anthony Togni. It was composed in 2015 and premiered on March 20, 2016, at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The piece is divided into three movements and is approximately 25 minutes in length. The first movement, titled "Responsio," is a setting of the Latin text from the Book of Job. The text is sung by the choir in a chant-like style, with the melody moving slowly and deliberately. The music is characterized by its use of dissonance and tension, which creates a sense of unease and uncertainty. The second movement, titled "Silentio," is a setting of a text by the 16th-century Spanish mystic St. John of the Cross. The text is sung by a solo soprano, accompanied by a sparse and haunting choral texture. The music is characterized by its use of silence and space, which creates a sense of introspection and contemplation. The third movement, titled "Resurrectio," is a setting of a text by the 20th-century American poet Denise Levertov. The text is sung by the choir in a joyful and celebratory style, with the melody moving quickly and energetically. The music is characterized by its use of rhythm and syncopation, which creates a sense of excitement and anticipation. Overall, Responsio is a powerful and moving work that explores themes of suffering, redemption, and hope. Togni's use of dissonance, silence, and rhythm creates a unique and compelling musical language that draws the listener in and holds their attention throughout the piece.

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