Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Compose Date

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before 1786

Average_duration

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2:37

'Non Nobis, Domine, H. 23a/1' is a sacred choral work composed by Franz Joseph Haydn in 1779. The piece was premiered in the court chapel of Prince Nikolaus Esterházy in Eisenstadt, Austria. It is a short piece, consisting of only one movement, and is written for four-part choir and orchestra. The text of 'Non Nobis, Domine' is a Latin hymn that translates to "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory." The piece begins with a slow and solemn introduction, featuring the orchestra playing a simple and mournful melody. The choir then enters, singing the first line of the hymn in unison. The melody is simple and chant-like, with a focus on the text and the message of the hymn. As the piece progresses, the choir and orchestra become more animated, with the choir singing in harmony and the orchestra playing more complex and lively music. The middle section of the piece features a solo quartet, who sing a more elaborate version of the hymn melody. The quartet is accompanied by the orchestra, who play a lively and joyful accompaniment. The final section of the piece returns to the original hymn melody, with the choir singing in unison once again. The orchestra provides a rich and full accompaniment, with the music building to a triumphant conclusion. The piece ends with a final statement of the hymn melody, sung by the choir and accompanied by the orchestra. 'Non Nobis, Domine' is a beautiful and moving piece of sacred music, with a focus on the text and the message of the hymn. The music is simple and chant-like, with a focus on the beauty of the melody and the power of the words. The piece is a testament to Haydn's skill as a composer, and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and meaningful.

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