Composer

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Joseph Rheinberger

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Compose Date

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1864

Average_duration

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16:13

Joseph Rheinberger's 'Motetten (5), Op. 40' is a collection of five motets composed for mixed choir. The work was composed in 1878 and premiered in Munich, Germany in the same year. The five movements are titled 'Ave Maria', 'Tantum ergo', 'Laudate Dominum', 'Ave Regina coelorum', and 'Benedictus'. The first movement, 'Ave Maria', is a beautiful and serene piece that begins with a solo soprano voice and gradually builds to a full choir. The second movement, 'Tantum ergo', is a more solemn and contemplative piece that features a solo tenor voice. The third movement, 'Laudate Dominum', is a joyful and celebratory piece that features a lively tempo and intricate harmonies. The fourth movement, 'Ave Regina coelorum', is a hauntingly beautiful piece that features a solo alto voice and a gentle, flowing melody. The final movement, 'Benedictus', is a triumphant and majestic piece that features a full choir and a powerful organ accompaniment. Overall, Rheinberger's 'Motetten (5), Op. 40' is a stunning collection of choral works that showcases the composer's mastery of harmony, melody, and form. The pieces are characterized by their intricate harmonies, beautiful melodies, and powerful emotional impact. The work remains a beloved and frequently performed piece in the choral repertoire.

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