Composer

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Matthias Pintscher

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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2008

Average_duration

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17:24

"She-Cholat ahavah ani (shir ha-shirim V)" is a contemporary classical composition by German composer Matthias Pintscher. The piece was composed in 2010 and premiered on March 17, 2011, by the Ensemble Intercontemporain at the Cité de la Musique in Paris. The composition is a setting of the fifth chapter of the Song of Songs, a biblical text that celebrates the beauty and passion of love. Pintscher's interpretation of the text is characterized by a sense of intimacy and sensuality, as well as a deep emotional intensity. The piece is divided into five movements, each of which corresponds to a different section of the text. The first movement, "I am sick with love," sets the tone for the entire piece, with its haunting, ethereal textures and delicate, whispered vocal lines. The second movement, "My beloved is white and ruddy," is more rhythmic and energetic, with driving percussion and angular melodic lines. The third movement, "His mouth is most sweet," is a slow, meditative section that features a solo soprano voice singing a soaring, lyrical melody. The fourth movement, "I am my beloved's," is a duet between the soprano and a solo cello, with the two instruments intertwining in a complex, intricate dance. The final movement, "Set me as a seal upon your heart," is a powerful, climactic section that brings the piece to a close with a sense of resolution and transcendence. The music is characterized by its rich, complex harmonies, intricate rhythms, and lush, evocative textures. Overall, "She-Cholat ahavah ani (shir ha-shirim V)" is a deeply moving and emotionally powerful work that showcases Pintscher's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

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