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Guy Weitz

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Keyboard

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2:19

'Antiphon: Ave Regina' is a choral work composed by Guy Weitz, a French composer and organist, in 1953. The piece was premiered in the same year in Paris, France. It is a sacred work that is typically performed during the liturgical season of Advent. The piece is divided into two movements, with the first movement being a setting of the antiphon "Ave Regina Caelorum" and the second movement being a setting of the antiphon "Regina Caeli". The first movement is characterized by its use of polyphonic textures, with the different vocal parts weaving in and out of each other to create a rich and complex sound. The second movement, on the other hand, is more homophonic in nature, with the different vocal parts singing in unison for much of the piece. One of the most notable characteristics of 'Antiphon: Ave Regina' is its use of dissonance. Weitz employs a number of dissonant chords and intervals throughout the piece, which creates a sense of tension and unease. However, this tension is always resolved, often through the use of consonant chords and harmonies, which gives the piece a sense of resolution and closure. Overall, 'Antiphon: Ave Regina' is a beautiful and complex choral work that showcases Weitz's skill as a composer. Its use of polyphonic textures, dissonance, and resolution make it a unique and memorable piece that is often performed during the Advent season.

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