Composer

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Barbara Strozzi

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1655

Average_duration

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06:11

Barbara Strozzi's 'Sacri Musicali Affetti, Libro I, Op 5' is a collection of sacred vocal music that was composed in the mid-17th century. The work was published in Venice in 1655 and consists of 23 pieces that are divided into three sections. The premiere of the work is not known, but it is believed to have been performed in churches and private homes in Venice. The first section of the work consists of 10 pieces that are based on texts from the Old Testament. The second section consists of six pieces that are based on texts from the New Testament, and the third section consists of seven pieces that are based on texts from the Psalms. The music in 'Sacri Musicali Affetti, Libro I, Op 5' is characterized by its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and virtuosic vocal writing. Strozzi's use of chromaticism and dissonance creates a sense of tension and drama in the music, which is well-suited to the emotional content of the texts. The first section of the work includes pieces such as 'Laudate Dominum', which features a lively and joyful melody, and 'Deus in Adiutorium', which is a more contemplative piece with a hauntingly beautiful melody. The second section includes pieces such as 'O Jesu Mea Vita', which is a tender and intimate setting of the text, and 'O Quam Suavis', which is a lively and joyful piece with a dance-like rhythm. The third section includes pieces such as 'Laudate Pueri', which is a joyful and exuberant setting of the text, and 'Laudate Dominum in Sanctis Eius', which is a more contemplative piece with a rich and complex harmonic language. Overall, 'Sacri Musicali Affetti, Libro I, Op 5' is a masterful collection of sacred vocal music that showcases Barbara Strozzi's skill as a composer and her ability to create music that is both emotionally powerful and musically sophisticated.

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