Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

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6:04

"Der Liebe himmlisches Gefühl" (The Heavenly Feeling of Love) is a sacred solo cantata composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1770. The piece was written for the soprano voice and is scored for strings and continuo. The cantata is also known as K. 119 (382h) in the Köchel catalogue. The piece was composed when Mozart was just 14 years old and was written for the Salzburg Cathedral. It is believed that the cantata was written for the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary, which is celebrated on February 2nd. The piece was likely premiered on this day in 1770. The cantata consists of three movements. The first movement is an aria in A major, which is marked "Andante grazioso." The second movement is a recitative in A minor, which leads into the final movement, another aria in A major marked "Allegro." The first movement of the cantata is characterized by its graceful melody and delicate accompaniment. The soprano sings of the heavenly feeling of love and the joy it brings. The second movement is more somber, with the soprano singing of the trials and tribulations of love. The final movement is a lively and joyful aria, with the soprano singing of the happiness that love brings. Overall, "Der Liebe himmlisches Gefühl" is a beautiful example of Mozart's early sacred music. The piece showcases his ability to write for the voice and his skill in creating memorable melodies. Despite being written when he was just a teenager, the cantata is a testament to Mozart's prodigious talent and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and moving.

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