Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Anthem

Compose Date

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Dec 13, 1843 - Oct 9, 1846

Publication Date

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1849

First Performance

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Dec 24, 1843 - Mar 29, 1844

Average_duration

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10:46

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Felix Mendelssohn's 'Anthems (6), Op. 79' is a collection of six choral works composed between 1843 and 1846. The pieces were premiered in Leipzig in 1846, and they were published the same year. The six anthems are written for four-part choir and organ, and they are based on biblical texts. The first anthem, "Be Thou Exalted, Lord," is a joyful and exuberant piece that features a lively organ accompaniment and a soaring melody. The second anthem, "I Waited for the Lord," is a more contemplative work that features a beautiful soprano solo and a gentle organ accompaniment. The third anthem, "The Lord Is My Light," is a triumphant piece that features a powerful organ accompaniment and a majestic choral melody. The fourth anthem, "O Come, Everyone That Thirsteth," is a lively and energetic piece that features a lively organ accompaniment and a joyful choral melody. The fifth anthem, "Praise the Lord, O My Soul," is a more introspective work that features a beautiful soprano solo and a gentle organ accompaniment. The final anthem, "O Sing Unto the Lord," is a grand and majestic piece that features a powerful organ accompaniment and a soaring choral melody. Overall, Mendelssohn's 'Anthems (6), Op. 79' are characterized by their beautiful melodies, rich harmonies, and skillful use of the organ. The pieces are also notable for their expressive use of text painting, which allows the music to vividly illustrate the meaning of the biblical texts. The collection is a testament to Mendelssohn's skill as a composer of choral music, and it remains a beloved part of the choral repertoire to this day.

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