Composer

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Heinrich Schütz

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Sinfonia

Publication Date

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1647

Average_duration

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127:55

Movement_count

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27

Movement ....

Heinrich Schütz's 'Symphoniae Sacrae, Book 2, SWV 341-367 (Op. 10)' is a collection of sacred vocal music composed in 1647. The work was premiered in Dresden, Germany, and consists of 27 movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, 'Sicut Moses', is a grandiose setting of the text from Deuteronomy, featuring a full choir and orchestra. The second movement, 'Cantabo Domino', is a joyful and celebratory piece, with a lively rhythm and bright harmonies. Other notable movements include 'Ego sum tui plaga doloris', a mournful and introspective piece for solo voice and continuo, and 'Domine, ne in furore tuo', a dramatic and intense setting of the text from Psalm 38. Throughout the work, Schütz employs a variety of musical techniques and styles, including polyphony, homophony, and antiphonal writing. He also incorporates elements of Italian and German musical traditions, creating a unique and innovative sound. Overall, 'Symphoniae Sacrae, Book 2' is a masterful work of sacred music, showcasing Schütz's skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the religious texts he sets to music. Its premiere in 1647 was a significant event in the history of German music, and it continues to be performed and admired to this day.

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