Composer

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Antonio Vivaldi

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Cantata

Compose Date

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before 1742

Average_duration

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7:54

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Antonio Vivaldi's 'Alla caccia dell'alme e de' cori, RV 670' is a sacred vocal work composed in the Baroque era. It was likely composed in the early 1720s, during Vivaldi's tenure as music director at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice. The work is scored for solo soprano, two violins, viola, and basso continuo. 'Alla caccia dell'alme e de' cori' is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and energetic aria in which the soprano sings of the hunt for souls and hearts. The vocal line is virtuosic, with rapid runs and leaps, and is accompanied by the lively and rhythmic string parts. The second movement, marked "Largo," is a slower and more contemplative aria. The soprano sings of the peace and rest that can be found in the love of God. The vocal line is more lyrical and expressive, with long, sustained notes and expressive ornamentation. The string parts are more subdued and provide a gentle accompaniment to the vocal line. The final movement, marked "Allegro," returns to the energetic and lively character of the first movement. The soprano sings of the joy and triumph that can be found in the love of God. The vocal line is once again virtuosic, with rapid runs and leaps, and is accompanied by the lively and rhythmic string parts. 'Alla caccia dell'alme e de' cori' is characteristic of Vivaldi's style, with its virtuosic vocal writing and lively string accompaniment. The work also demonstrates Vivaldi's skill in creating contrasting moods and characters within a single work, with the contemplative second movement providing a contrast to the energetic outer movements. Overall, 'Alla caccia dell'alme e de' cori' is a fine example of Vivaldi's sacred vocal music and a testament to his skill as a composer.

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