Composer

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Jehan Titelouze

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Hymn

Compose Date

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1623

Publication Date

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1623

Average_duration

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115:18

Jehan Titelouze was a French composer and organist who lived from 1562 to 1633. He is considered one of the most important composers of organ music in the early Baroque period. One of his most famous works is the collection of organ hymns called "Hymnes de L'Église." The "Hymnes de L'Église" was composed in 1623 and was dedicated to Louis XIII of France. It was first published in 1626 and contains 30 hymns for the liturgical year. The collection is divided into three parts: Advent, Christmas, and Easter. Each part contains 10 hymns. The first part, Advent, is characterized by its solemn and introspective mood. The hymns are slow and contemplative, reflecting the penitential nature of the season. The second part, Christmas, is more joyful and celebratory. The hymns are faster and more lively, reflecting the joy of the birth of Christ. The third part, Easter, is also joyful but more triumphant. The hymns are grand and majestic, reflecting the victory of Christ over death. Titelouze's "Hymnes de L'Église" is notable for its use of polyphony and counterpoint. The organ parts are complex and intricate, with multiple voices weaving in and out of each other. The hymns are also notable for their use of plainchant melodies, which are often used as a basis for the organ parts. Overall, the "Hymnes de L'Église" is a masterpiece of early Baroque organ music. It is a testament to Titelouze's skill as a composer and organist, and it remains an important part of the organ repertoire to this day.

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