Composer

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Charles Tournemire

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Compose Date

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1932

Average_duration

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25:52

Fioretti (6), Op. 60 is a collection of six pieces for organ composed by Charles Tournemire. The work was composed in 1934 and premiered on May 20, 1935, at the Church of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris, where Tournemire served as the organist. The six movements of Fioretti (6), Op. 60 are titled after various episodes from the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order. The first movement, "The Sermon to the Birds," is a lively and playful piece that evokes the chirping and fluttering of birds. The second movement, "The Stigmata," is a more contemplative piece that reflects on the mystical experience of Saint Francis receiving the wounds of Christ. The third movement, "The Canticle of the Sun," is a joyful and exuberant piece that sets to music the famous hymn written by Saint Francis praising God for the beauty of creation. The fourth movement, "The Miracle of the Roses," is a gentle and delicate piece that tells the story of Saint Francis miraculously making roses bloom in the winter. The fifth movement, "The Praises of God," is a grand and majestic piece that celebrates the glory of God. The final movement, "The Death of Saint Francis," is a somber and mournful piece that reflects on the passing of the saint and his journey to heaven. Throughout Fioretti (6), Op. 60, Tournemire employs a wide range of organ techniques and colors to evoke the various moods and emotions of the different movements. The work showcases Tournemire's mastery of the organ and his ability to create vivid and evocative musical portraits.

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