Composer

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Charles Tournemire

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Compose Date

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1938 - 1939

Average_duration

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11:41

Charles Tournemire's 'Fresque Symphonique Sacrée No. 2, Op. 76' is a monumental work for orchestra and organ, composed in 1934. The piece was premiered on May 27, 1934, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, with the composer conducting the Orchestre Symphonique de Paris. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is characterized by its own unique musical language and thematic material. The first movement, titled "La Nativité," is a vivid depiction of the birth of Christ, with the orchestra and organ combining to create a rich and colorful tapestry of sound. The movement is marked by its use of modal harmonies and intricate counterpoint, as well as its evocative use of orchestral color. The second movement, "La Passion," is a somber and introspective meditation on the suffering and death of Christ. The movement is marked by its use of dissonant harmonies and angular melodies, as well as its dramatic shifts in dynamics and tempo. The organ plays a prominent role in this movement, providing a haunting and ethereal backdrop to the orchestra's mournful melodies. The final movement, "La Résurrection," is a triumphant celebration of Christ's resurrection and ascension. The movement is marked by its use of bright and joyful harmonies, as well as its energetic rhythms and soaring melodies. The organ takes center stage in this movement, providing a powerful and majestic foundation for the orchestra's exultant melodies. Overall, 'Fresque Symphonique Sacrée No. 2, Op. 76' is a masterful work that showcases Tournemire's skill as a composer and his deep spiritual convictions. The piece is notable for its use of modal harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and evocative orchestration, as well as its powerful emotional impact.

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