Composer

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Orlande de Lassus

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Madrigal

Publication Date

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1595

Average_duration

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55:37

Movement_count

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21

Movement ....

Orlande de Lassus' 'Lagrime di S Pietro, H. xx' is a cycle of twenty spiritual madrigals that was composed in 1594. The work was premiered in Munich, Germany, in the same year. The cycle is based on the text of the Stabat Mater, which is a hymn that describes the suffering of the Virgin Mary during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The cycle is divided into twenty movements, each of which is a separate madrigal. The first movement sets the tone for the entire cycle, with its mournful and introspective melody. The second movement is more upbeat, with a faster tempo and a more hopeful melody. The third movement returns to the mournful tone of the first, with a slow and somber melody. The fourth movement is a duet between two voices, with a more complex and intricate melody. The fifth movement is a solo, with a simple and plaintive melody. The sixth movement is a trio, with a more complex and harmonious melody. The seventh movement is a quartet, with a more complex and intricate melody. The eighth movement is a solo, with a simple and plaintive melody. The ninth movement is a duet, with a more complex and harmonious melody. The tenth movement is a trio, with a more complex and intricate melody. The eleventh movement is a quartet, with a more complex and harmonious melody. The twelfth movement is a solo, with a simple and plaintive melody. The thirteenth movement is a duet, with a more complex and intricate melody. The fourteenth movement is a trio, with a more complex and harmonious melody. The fifteenth movement is a quartet, with a more complex and intricate melody. The sixteenth movement is a solo, with a simple and plaintive melody. The seventeenth movement is a duet, with a more complex and harmonious melody. The eighteenth movement is a trio, with a more complex and intricate melody. The nineteenth movement is a quartet, with a more complex and harmonious melody. The final movement is a solo, with a simple and plaintive melody. The cycle ends on a somber and introspective note, with the final madrigal reflecting on the sorrow and suffering of the Virgin Mary. Overall, 'Lagrime di S Pietro, H. xx' is a deeply emotional and introspective work that reflects on the themes of sorrow, suffering, and redemption. The cycle is characterized by its complex and intricate melodies, as well as its use of multiple voices and harmonies. The work is considered to be one of Lassus' most significant contributions to the Renaissance madrigal tradition.

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