Composer

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David Delargy

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Song

Average_duration

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3:20

"King of Kings" is a choral work composed by David Delargy, a member of the renowned classical crossover group, The Priests. The piece was composed in 2018 and premiered on December 16th of the same year at St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The work is divided into three movements, each of which explores a different aspect of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The first movement, titled "The Annunciation," focuses on the moment when the angel Gabriel appears to Mary to announce that she will give birth to the Son of God. The music is ethereal and otherworldly, with soaring vocal lines and a sense of wonder and awe. The second movement, "The Passion," is a more somber and introspective piece that reflects on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. The music is haunting and mournful, with dissonant harmonies and a sense of deep sadness and loss. The final movement, "The Resurrection," is a triumphant and joyful celebration of Christ's victory over death. The music is exuberant and uplifting, with soaring vocal lines and a sense of jubilation and hope. Throughout the work, Delargy's use of choral textures and harmonies is masterful, creating a rich and complex sound that is both beautiful and emotionally powerful. The piece is a testament to the enduring power of choral music to inspire and uplift, and a fitting tribute to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

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