Composer

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Biagio Marini

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1655

Publication Date

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1655

Biagio Marini's 'Lacrime di Davide Sparse nel Miserere, Op. 21' is a vocal work that was composed in the early 17th century. The piece was premiered in Venice in 1623 and is considered to be one of Marini's most significant works. The work is divided into six movements, each of which is based on a different section of the Miserere Psalm. The first movement, 'Miserere mei, Deus,' is a setting of the opening verse of the Psalm and is characterized by its somber and mournful tone. The second movement, 'Tibi soli peccavi,' is a confession of sin and is marked by its contrite and penitential character. The third movement, 'Asperges me,' is a plea for purification and is characterized by its use of polyphony and antiphonal singing. The fourth movement, 'Auditui meo dabis gaudium,' is a prayer for spiritual renewal and is marked by its joyful and exultant character. The fifth movement, 'Cor mundum crea in me,' is a plea for a pure heart and is characterized by its use of chromaticism and dissonance. The final movement, 'Exaudi me,' is a plea for God's mercy and is marked by its use of homophonic textures and simple harmonies. Throughout the work, Marini employs a variety of vocal techniques and musical devices to convey the emotional and spiritual content of the text. These include the use of chromaticism, dissonance, and polyphony, as well as the use of expressive vocal ornamentation and dynamic contrasts. Overall, 'Lacrime di Davide Sparse nel Miserere, Op. 21' is a powerful and moving work that reflects Marini's skill as a composer and his deep spiritual and emotional sensitivity.

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