Ludwig van Beethoven
Auf den Tod Kasier Josephs II, WoO 87
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Composer:Ludwig van BeethovenGenre:ChoralStyle:CantataCompose Date:1790Average_duration:39:58Movement_count:7Movement ...."Auf den Tod Kasier Josephs II, WoO 87" is a choral work composed by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1790. The piece was written to commemorate the death of Emperor Joseph II, who was a patron of the arts and a supporter of Beethoven's early career. The work was premiered in Vienna on May 7, 1790, at a memorial service for the late emperor. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is a solemn funeral march, with a slow and mournful melody played by the strings. The second movement is a lively and energetic scherzo, with a fast and playful melody played by the woodwinds. The final movement is a grand and majestic finale, with a triumphant melody played by the full orchestra and choir. The work is notable for its use of choral and orchestral forces, with the choir providing a powerful and emotional backdrop to the instrumental music. Beethoven's use of harmony and counterpoint is also noteworthy, with complex and intricate musical textures that add depth and richness to the piece. Overall, "Auf den Tod Kasier Josephs II, WoO 87" is a powerful and moving tribute to a great patron of the arts, and a testament to Beethoven's early mastery of choral and orchestral composition.More....
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On the death of Kasier Joseph II, WoO 87
Chorus with solo quartet: "Todt, stöhnt es durch die öde Nacht!"
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On the death of Kasier Joseph II, WoO 87
1. Chor and Soli: Tot! Tot, stöhnt es durch die öde Nacht
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On the death of Kasier Joseph II, WoO 87
Chorus: Tot, stöhnt es durch die öde Nacht! (Death, groan it through the barren night!)
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On the death of Kasier Joseph II, WoO 87
Recitative: Ein Ungeheuer, sein Name Fanatismus (A monster, Fanaticism by name)
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On the death of Kasier Joseph II, WoO 87
Aria: Da kam Joseph, mit Gottes Stärke (Then came Joseph, with the strength of God)
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On the death of Kasier Joseph II, WoO 87
Aria with Chorus: Da stiegen die Menschen an's Licht (Then mankind climbed into the light)
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On the death of Kasier Joseph II, WoO 87
Recitative: Er schläft, von den Sorgen seiner Welten entladen (He sleeps, freed from the cares of his world)
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