Composer

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Marcel Dupré

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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19:21

Movement_count

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3

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Offrand à la Vierge, Op. 40 is a composition for organ by French composer Marcel Dupré. It was composed in 1923 and premiered on December 8, 1923, at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris, France. The piece is divided into three movements and is approximately 15 minutes in length. The first movement, titled "Ave Maria," is a serene and contemplative piece that begins with a gentle melody played on the organ's flutes. The melody is then repeated with added harmonies and a more prominent pedal line. The movement builds to a climax before returning to the peaceful opening theme. The second movement, titled "Pange Lingua," is a more lively and rhythmic piece. It begins with a fast and intricate pedal line that is soon joined by a lively melody played on the manuals. The movement features several sections with different tempos and moods, including a slower and more contemplative section in the middle. The movement ends with a triumphant and energetic finale. The final movement, titled "Tantum Ergo," is a majestic and grand piece that features a prominent pedal line and soaring melodies played on the manuals. The movement builds to a powerful climax before ending with a peaceful and reflective coda. Offrand à la Vierge, Op. 40 is characterized by its use of rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and virtuosic pedal lines. The piece showcases Dupré's mastery of the organ and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and emotionally expressive. The work is a testament to Dupré's deep faith and his devotion to the Virgin Mary, to whom the piece is dedicated.

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