Composer

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R. Nathaniel Dett

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Compose Date

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1941 - 1943

Average_duration

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37:17

Movement_count

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8

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Bible Vignettes (8) is a choral work composed by R. Nathaniel Dett, an African American composer, pianist, and choral director. The piece was composed in 1924 and premiered in the same year. It is a collection of eight movements, each depicting a different story from the Bible. The first movement, "The Creation," is a powerful and majestic depiction of the creation story from the book of Genesis. The music is grand and sweeping, with soaring melodies and rich harmonies. The second movement, "The Flood," is a dramatic and intense portrayal of the story of Noah and the great flood. The music is dark and foreboding, with thundering rhythms and ominous harmonies. The third movement, "The Exodus," is a lively and energetic depiction of the Israelites' escape from Egypt. The music is upbeat and rhythmic, with lively melodies and driving rhythms. The fourth movement, "The Ten Commandments," is a solemn and reverent setting of the Ten Commandments. The music is simple and straightforward, with a sense of reverence and awe. The fifth movement, "The Nativity," is a gentle and peaceful depiction of the birth of Jesus. The music is tender and intimate, with delicate melodies and soft harmonies. The sixth movement, "The Crucifixion," is a powerful and emotional portrayal of the crucifixion of Jesus. The music is dark and mournful, with haunting melodies and dissonant harmonies. The seventh movement, "The Resurrection," is a triumphant and joyful depiction of the resurrection of Jesus. The music is bright and celebratory, with soaring melodies and joyful harmonies. The final movement, "The Ascension," is a majestic and awe-inspiring depiction of the ascension of Jesus. The music is grand and sweeping, with majestic melodies and rich harmonies. Overall, Bible Vignettes (8) is a powerful and moving work that showcases Dett's skill as a composer and his deep faith in God. The music is rich and complex, with a wide range of emotions and moods. It is a testament to the enduring power of the Bible and its stories, and a tribute to the beauty and majesty of choral music.

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