Composer

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Simon Gintzler

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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5:19

"Ava Maria (after Josquin)" is a choral work composed by Simon Gintzler. The piece was composed in 2015 and premiered on December 12th of the same year. The work is a reimagining of the original "Ave Maria" by Josquin des Prez, a Renaissance composer. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is marked "Andante," and begins with a solo soprano voice singing the opening phrase of the "Ave Maria" text. The choir then enters, singing a harmonized version of the same phrase. The movement is characterized by lush harmonies and a gentle, flowing melody. The second movement is marked "Allegro," and is a lively and rhythmic setting of the text "Sancta Maria, Mater Dei." The choir sings in a homophonic style, with the melody moving between the different voice parts. The movement is characterized by its energetic tempo and joyful mood. The final movement is marked "Adagio," and is a contemplative setting of the text "Ora pro nobis peccatoribus." The choir sings in a more complex, polyphonic style, with different voice parts weaving in and out of each other. The movement is characterized by its rich harmonies and introspective mood. Overall, "Ava Maria (after Josquin)" is a beautiful and reverent tribute to the original "Ave Maria" by Josquin des Prez. Gintzler's reimagining of the piece showcases his skill as a composer, and his ability to create a work that is both faithful to the original and uniquely his own.

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