Composer

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André Caplet

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Mass

Average_duration

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17:35

Movement_count

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5

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André Caplet's Mass for 3 voices dite des Petits de Saint-Eustache-la-Forêt was composed in 1919 and premiered on May 25th of the same year at the Église Saint-Eustache in Paris. The mass is divided into six movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, and Ite Missa Est. The Mass for 3 voices dite des Petits de Saint-Eustache-la-Forêt is characterized by its simplicity and clarity. Caplet's use of three voices, rather than the traditional four, creates a more intimate and delicate sound. The Kyrie begins with a gentle and prayerful melody in the alto voice, which is then joined by the tenor and soprano voices. The Gloria is more lively and joyful, with a rhythmic and syncopated melody. The Sanctus is marked by its soaring soprano melody, while the Benedictus features a beautiful duet between the alto and tenor voices. The Agnus Dei is a peaceful and contemplative movement, with a haunting melody in the alto voice. The final movement, Ite Missa Est, is a joyful and triumphant conclusion to the mass. Caplet's Mass for 3 voices dite des Petits de Saint-Eustache-la-Forêt is a beautiful example of his skill as a composer. The use of three voices creates a unique and intimate sound, while the simplicity and clarity of the music make it accessible and moving. The mass is a testament to Caplet's ability to create beautiful and meaningful music, even in the midst of the turmoil of World War I.

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