Composer

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Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Compose Date

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ca. 1685

Average_duration

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8:13

'Sola vivebat in antris, H. 373' is a sacred cantata composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier in the 17th century. The piece was composed in 1680 and premiered in Paris, France. It is a work for solo soprano, two violins, and continuo. The cantata is divided into three movements. The first movement is an aria in which the soprano sings of a solitary life in the caves. The second movement is a recitative in which the soprano reflects on the beauty of nature and the glory of God. The final movement is another aria in which the soprano sings of the joy and peace that comes from a life devoted to God. The piece is characterized by its use of Baroque musical techniques, such as the use of ornamentation and the emphasis on the solo voice. The violin parts are also prominent, providing a rich and complex accompaniment to the soprano's voice. The text of the cantata is based on a Latin poem by the Roman poet Horace, which Charpentier sets to music with great sensitivity and skill. Overall, 'Sola vivebat in antris, H. 373' is a beautiful and moving work that showcases Charpentier's mastery of Baroque music. Its themes of solitude, nature, and devotion to God are timeless and continue to resonate with audiences today.

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