Composer

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Charles Gounod

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Publication Date

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1876

Average_duration

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3:06

'Prière' is a beautiful piece of music composed by Charles Gounod. It was composed in 1859 and premiered in the same year. The piece is a part of Gounod's larger work, 'Messe solennelle en l'honneur de Sainte-Cécile', which was commissioned by the city of Paris to celebrate the feast day of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. 'Prière' is the third movement of the 'Messe solennelle en l'honneur de Sainte-Cécile'. It is a solo for soprano and orchestra, and it is one of the most famous pieces of music composed by Gounod. The piece is characterized by its beautiful melody and its emotional depth. The piece begins with a simple and gentle melody played by the orchestra. The soprano then enters with the first verse of the prayer, which is a plea for mercy and forgiveness. The melody of the prayer is simple and beautiful, and it is repeated several times throughout the piece. As the piece progresses, the orchestra becomes more prominent, and the melody becomes more complex. The soprano's voice soars above the orchestra, expressing the depth of emotion in the prayer. The piece reaches its climax with a powerful and emotional final verse, in which the soprano pleads for the strength to overcome temptation and to live a life of virtue. 'Prière' is a beautiful and moving piece of music that captures the essence of Gounod's style. It is characterized by its beautiful melody, emotional depth, and powerful orchestration. The piece has become a staple of the classical repertoire and is beloved by audiences around the world.

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