Composer

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Charles Gounod

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Offertory

Publication Date

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1876

Average_duration

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4:34

Charles Gounod's "Offertorium for organ" is a beautiful piece of music that was composed in the 19th century. The piece was composed in 1872 and was premiered in the same year. It is a part of a larger work called "Messe Solennelle en l'Honneur de Sainte Cecile" which was composed by Gounod in 1855. The "Offertorium for organ" is a single movement piece that is characterized by its slow and solemn tempo. The piece is written in the key of C major and is marked "Andante con moto" which means "slowly with motion". The piece is written for solo organ and is approximately six minutes in length. The piece begins with a simple melody played on the organ's pedals. The melody is then repeated on the manuals with a gentle accompaniment in the left hand. The melody is then developed with a series of arpeggios and runs that create a sense of movement and progression. The middle section of the piece is marked by a change in tempo and a shift to the key of G major. The melody is then played in a higher register with a more complex accompaniment in the left hand. The section builds to a climax before returning to the original melody in C major. The final section of the piece is marked by a return to the original tempo and key. The melody is played once again on the pedals before being repeated on the manuals with a more complex accompaniment. The piece ends with a gentle coda that brings the piece to a peaceful conclusion. Overall, the "Offertorium for organ" is a beautiful piece of music that showcases Gounod's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its slow and solemn tempo, simple melody, and gentle accompaniment. It is a piece that is well-suited for use in religious services or as a standalone concert piece.

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