Composer

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Robert Prizeman

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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3:18

'Lacrymosa (after Saint-Saen's Aquarium)' is a choral piece composed by Robert Prizeman. It was composed in 2005 and premiered in the same year. The piece is a part of the album 'Libera: Angel Voices' and is the ninth track on the album. The piece is divided into two movements. The first movement is a choral adaptation of the famous 'Aquarium' movement from Camille Saint-Saen's 'Carnival of the Animals'. The second movement is an original composition by Prizeman, which he has titled 'Lacrymosa'. The two movements are seamlessly blended together to create a hauntingly beautiful piece of music. The first movement, 'Aquarium', is characterized by its ethereal and dreamlike quality. The choral adaptation of the piece features the use of a boys' choir, which adds to the otherworldly feel of the music. The piece is slow and contemplative, with the choir singing in a hushed and reverent tone. The use of chimes and other percussion instruments adds to the mystical quality of the music. The second movement, 'Lacrymosa', is a stark contrast to the first movement. It is a mournful and melancholic piece, characterized by its use of minor chords and slow, mournful melodies. The choir sings in a mournful and sorrowful tone, with the lyrics expressing a sense of loss and grief. The piece is a beautiful and moving tribute to those who have passed away. Overall, 'Lacrymosa (after Saint-Saen's Aquarium)' is a stunning piece of music that showcases Prizeman's skill as a composer. The blending of the two movements creates a unique and hauntingly beautiful piece of music that is sure to move anyone who listens to it.

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