Composer

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Charles Tournemire

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Average_duration

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15:28

Movement_count

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5

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Charles Tournemire's '23ème Dimanche après Pentecôte, Op. 57/26' is a piece of sacred music composed for the Catholic liturgy. It was written in 1932 and premiered on November 13 of the same year at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur in Paris, where Tournemire was the organist. The piece is part of Tournemire's larger work, 'L'Orgue Mystique', which consists of 51 sets of pieces for the liturgical year. '23ème Dimanche après Pentecôte' is divided into three movements: 'Introït', 'Offertoire', and 'Communion'. The first movement, 'Introït', is a slow and contemplative piece that sets the tone for the rest of the work. It begins with a simple melody played on the organ's flutes, which is then joined by a more complex counterpoint played on the reeds. The movement builds in intensity as it progresses, with the organ's full range of stops being used to create a rich and powerful sound. The second movement, 'Offertoire', is more lively and rhythmic than the first. It features a driving bass line played on the pedals, which is accompanied by a series of ascending and descending arpeggios played on the manuals. The movement reaches a climax with a series of chords played on the full organ, before returning to the more subdued opening theme. The final movement, 'Communion', is a quiet and introspective piece that brings the work to a close. It features a simple melody played on the organ's flutes, which is then joined by a series of delicate arpeggios played on the manuals. The movement gradually fades away, leaving the listener with a sense of peace and contemplation. Overall, '23ème Dimanche après Pentecôte' is a beautiful and powerful piece of sacred music that showcases Tournemire's skill as a composer and organist. Its three movements are carefully crafted to reflect the different moods and emotions of the liturgical year, and its use of the organ's full range of stops creates a rich and complex sound that is both awe-inspiring and deeply moving.

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