Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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Feb 10, 1846

Publication Date

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1848

First Performance

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Jun 11, 1846

Average_duration

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28:12

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Lauda Sion, Op. 73 is a sacred choral work composed by Felix Mendelssohn in 1846. It was premiered on June 24, 1846, at the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Germany, as part of the celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi. The work is divided into six movements, each based on a different section of the Lauda Sion hymn. The first movement, "Lauda Sion Salvatorem," is a grand and majestic setting of the hymn's opening lines. The second movement, "Quantum potes, tantum aude," is a lively and energetic fugue that showcases Mendelssohn's skill as a contrapuntist. The third movement, "Bone pastor, panis vere," is a gentle and contemplative setting of the hymn's third verse. The fourth movement, "Verbum caro, panem verum," is a dramatic and powerful setting of the hymn's fourth verse. The fifth movement, "Sit laus plena," is a joyful and celebratory setting of the hymn's fifth verse, featuring a lively fugue and a triumphant conclusion. The final movement, "Ecce panis angelorum," is a serene and peaceful setting of the hymn's final verse, featuring a beautiful soprano solo and a gentle, hymn-like melody. Throughout the work, Mendelssohn's characteristic style is on full display, with rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and a deep reverence for the text. The work is a testament to Mendelssohn's skill as a composer and his deep faith as a Christian.

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