Composer

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Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Psalm

Publication Date

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1614

Average_duration

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6:25

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch composer and organist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. He was born in Deventer, Netherlands in 1562 and died in Amsterdam in 1621. Sweelinck was one of the most important composers of his time and his music had a significant influence on the development of Baroque music. 'Or soit loué l'Eternel (Psalm 150)' is a choral work composed by Sweelinck. The piece is based on Psalm 150, which is a hymn of praise to God. The work is written for four voices and is in the key of C major. It is believed to have been composed in the early 1600s. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement is a lively and joyful setting of the text "Or soit loué l'Eternel" (Praise the Lord). The second movement is a slower and more contemplative setting of the text "Louez-le dans son sanctuaire" (Praise him in his sanctuary). The third movement is a fast and energetic setting of the text "Louez-le avec les instruments à cordes" (Praise him with stringed instruments). The characteristics of 'Or soit loué l'Eternel (Psalm 150)' are typical of Sweelinck's style. The piece is characterized by its use of imitative polyphony, which is a technique where different voices sing the same melody at different times. The piece also features a strong sense of rhythm and a lively and joyful mood. The use of different tempos and dynamics in each movement adds variety and interest to the piece. 'Or soit loué l'Eternel (Psalm 150)' was premiered during Sweelinck's lifetime and was likely performed in churches and other religious settings. The piece remains popular today and is still performed by choirs and vocal ensembles around the world.

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