Composer

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Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1680

Average_duration

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27:55

Première leçon de ténèbres du vendredi saint, H. 105 is a sacred vocal work composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier. It was composed in the late 17th century and premiered in Paris, France. The work is divided into three movements, each of which is based on a text from the Lamentations of Jeremiah. The first movement, "Incipit Lamentatio," is a somber and mournful setting of the text "Aleph." The music is characterized by slow, mournful melodies and dissonant harmonies, which convey the sense of grief and despair expressed in the text. The second movement, "De lamentatione," is based on the text "Beth." It is a more complex and varied movement, with sections of fast, rhythmic music alternating with slower, more contemplative passages. The music is characterized by intricate counterpoint and rich harmonies, which reflect the complexity of the text. The final movement, "Vau," is a setting of the text "Vau. Et egressus est a filia Sion." It is a more hopeful and uplifting movement, with a brighter and more optimistic tone than the previous movements. The music is characterized by lively rhythms and joyful melodies, which convey the sense of hope and renewal expressed in the text. Overall, Première leçon de ténèbres du vendredi saint, H. 105 is a powerful and moving work that reflects Charpentier's mastery of sacred vocal music. Its somber and mournful tone, complex harmonies, and intricate counterpoint make it a masterpiece of the Baroque era.

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