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Marco Enrico Bossi

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"Stunde der Freude, Op. 132/5" is a choral work composed by Marco Enrico Bossi, an Italian composer, organist, and music teacher. The piece was composed in 1913 and premiered in the same year in Berlin, Germany. The work is part of a larger collection of choral pieces titled "Fünf geistliche Gesänge, Op. 132" (Five Sacred Songs, Op. 132). "Stunde der Freude" is the fifth and final piece in the collection. The piece is written for four-part mixed choir and organ accompaniment. It is in the key of F major and has a moderate tempo. The text is in German and is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Allegro moderato" and is in F major. It begins with a lively organ introduction, followed by the choir entering with the first verse of the hymn. The movement is characterized by its joyful and celebratory mood, with the choir and organ interweaving in a lively and energetic manner. The second movement is marked "Andante" and is in B-flat major. It is a more reflective and introspective section of the piece, with the choir singing in a more subdued and contemplative manner. The organ provides a gentle accompaniment, with occasional flourishes and embellishments. The final movement is marked "Allegro vivace" and is in F major. It is a return to the joyful and celebratory mood of the first movement, with the choir and organ interweaving in a lively and energetic manner. The movement builds to a triumphant conclusion, with the choir and organ reaching a climactic final chord. Overall, "Stunde der Freude, Op. 132/5" is a lively and joyful choral work that showcases Bossi's skill as a composer and organist. Its three movements provide a varied and dynamic listening experience, with moments of reflection and introspection balanced by moments of exuberance and celebration.

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