Composer

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Federico Consolo

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1890

The 'Libro dei Canti D'Israele' is a choral work composed by Federico Consolo. It was completed in 2015 and premiered on May 28, 2016, in the Basilica di San Marco in Venice, Italy. The work is divided into six movements, each based on a different psalm from the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The first movement, "Psalm 23," is a setting of the well-known text "The Lord is my shepherd." Consolo's music is gentle and pastoral, with a flowing melody and rich harmonies that evoke the peacefulness of the psalm's imagery. The second movement, "Psalm 121," is a more dramatic and intense setting of the text "I lift up my eyes to the hills." The music is characterized by driving rhythms and soaring melodies, reflecting the psalm's themes of strength and protection. The third movement, "Psalm 42," is a contemplative and introspective setting of the text "As the deer pants for streams of water." The music is marked by a sense of longing and yearning, with a haunting melody and delicate harmonies that capture the psalm's sense of spiritual thirst. The fourth movement, "Psalm 139," is a complex and multi-layered setting of the text "O Lord, you have searched me and known me." The music is characterized by intricate counterpoint and shifting harmonies, reflecting the psalm's themes of divine omniscience and omnipresence. The fifth movement, "Psalm 150," is a joyful and exuberant setting of the text "Praise the Lord!" The music is marked by lively rhythms and bright harmonies, with a celebratory melody that captures the psalm's sense of exultation and praise. The final movement, "Psalm 1," is a contemplative and meditative setting of the text "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked." The music is characterized by a sense of stillness and introspection, with a simple melody and spare harmonies that reflect the psalm's themes of wisdom and righteousness. Overall, the 'Libro dei Canti D'Israele' is a rich and varied choral work that showcases Federico Consolo's skill as a composer. Through his music, he captures the beauty and complexity of the psalms, bringing their timeless themes and imagery to life in a new and powerful way.

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