Composer

:

Henryk Mikolaj Górecki

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Motet

Compose Date

:

1972

Average_duration

:

7:51

Euntes Ibant et Flebant, Op. 32 is a choral work composed by Henryk Mikolaj Górecki in 1972. The piece is based on a text from the Gospel of John, which describes the disciples' journey to the tomb of Jesus after his crucifixion. The title of the work translates to "They went forth and wept." The piece is divided into three movements, each of which is characterized by a different mood and musical style. The first movement is slow and mournful, with a simple melody that is repeated throughout. The second movement is more lively and rhythmic, with a faster tempo and more complex harmonies. The final movement returns to the slow, mournful style of the first, but with a more intense emotional quality. One of the most distinctive features of Euntes Ibant et Flebant is its use of repetition. The simple melodies and harmonies are repeated throughout the piece, creating a sense of meditative contemplation. This repetition also serves to emphasize the emotional intensity of the text, as the music becomes more and more intense with each repetition. The piece was premiered in 1972 by the Polish Radio and Television Choir, and has since become one of Górecki's most well-known works. Its haunting melodies and emotional intensity have made it a favorite of choral groups around the world, and it continues to be performed and recorded to this day.

More....