Composer

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Guillaume Lekeu

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1891

Average_duration

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45:09

Movement_count

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15

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Andromède is a musical composition for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, composed by Guillaume Lekeu. The piece was composed in 1887-1888, and premiered on March 1, 1892, at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels, Belgium. The composition is divided into three movements, each of which represents a different aspect of the story of Andromeda, a figure from Greek mythology. The first movement, titled "Andromède enchaînée" (Andromeda in Chains), is a somber and mournful piece that represents Andromeda's captivity and despair. The second movement, "Persée et Andromède" (Perseus and Andromeda), is a more lively and energetic piece that represents the hero Perseus' arrival to rescue Andromeda. The final movement, "Le Triomphe d'Andromède" (The Triumph of Andromeda), is a triumphant and celebratory piece that represents Andromeda's liberation and victory over her captors. The composition is characterized by its use of rich harmonies, lush orchestration, and dramatic contrasts between the different movements. Lekeu's use of the chorus adds an additional layer of depth and emotion to the piece, particularly in the final movement, where the chorus sings a triumphant hymn to Andromeda's victory. Overall, Andromède is a powerful and evocative composition that showcases Lekeu's skill as a composer and his ability to convey complex emotions and narratives through music.

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