Composer

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Chiara Margarita Cozzolani

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Psalm

Compose Date

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1650

Average_duration

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6:57

'Psalm 112: Laudate pueri primo' is a sacred vocal composition composed by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, an Italian Baroque composer and singer. The piece was composed in the mid-17th century and was premiered in the convent of Santa Radegonda in Milan, where Cozzolani was a nun and the music director. The composition is divided into three movements, each reflecting the different verses of Psalm 112. The first movement is a joyful and lively setting of the opening verses, "Laudate pueri Dominum" ("Praise the Lord, ye servants"). The second movement is a more contemplative setting of the middle verses, "Sit nomen Domini benedictum" ("Blessed be the name of the Lord"). The final movement is a triumphant setting of the closing verses, "A solis ortu usque ad occasum" ("From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same"). Cozzolani's composition is characterized by its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and virtuosic vocal writing. The piece showcases Cozzolani's skill as a composer and her deep understanding of the text and its meaning. The use of contrasting tempos and dynamics in each movement adds to the overall dramatic effect of the piece. 'Psalm 112: Laudate pueri primo' is a testament to Cozzolani's talent as a composer and her contribution to the rich tradition of Baroque sacred music. The piece continues to be performed and appreciated by audiences today.

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