Composer

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Anton Bruckner

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Psalm

Compose Date

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ca. 1892

Average_duration

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8:56

Anton Bruckner's 'Psalm 150 in C major, WAB 38' is a choral work composed in 1892. It was premiered on June 12, 1892, in the St. Florian Abbey, Austria. The piece is divided into three movements, with the first and third movements being in C major, while the second movement is in F major. The first movement is marked 'Allegro moderato' and begins with a majestic orchestral introduction, followed by the choir's entrance with the text "Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius" (Praise the Lord in His holy places). The choir's melody is characterized by a joyful and celebratory tone, with the use of homophonic textures and frequent use of the full choir. The movement ends with a grand orchestral coda. The second movement is marked 'Andante con moto' and is a more subdued and reflective section. The choir sings the text "Laudate eum in sono tubae" (Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet), with the use of a solo trumpet as an accompaniment. The movement is characterized by a more contrapuntal texture, with the use of imitative polyphony and a more restrained orchestration. The third movement is marked 'Allegro' and is a return to the celebratory tone of the first movement. The choir sings the text "Laudate eum in tympano et choro" (Praise Him with the timbrel and dance), with the use of a lively and rhythmic melody. The movement is characterized by a more complex and varied orchestration, with the use of percussion instruments such as timpani and cymbals. Overall, Bruckner's 'Psalm 150 in C major, WAB 38' is a grand and celebratory choral work, characterized by a joyful and triumphant tone. The use of homophonic textures, full choir, and grand orchestration contribute to the piece's majestic character. The second movement provides a more reflective and introspective contrast to the overall celebratory tone of the work.

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