Composer

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Augustin Pfleger

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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1661

Augustin Pfleger's 'Psalmi, dialogi et mottettae, Op. 1' is a collection of sacred vocal music that was composed in the Baroque era. The work was first published in 1683 and premiered in the same year. It consists of 20 pieces, including psalms, dialogues, and motets, all of which are written for solo voices, choir, and continuo. The first movement of the collection is a psalm setting of "Dixit Dominus" for five voices and continuo. The second movement is a dialogue between two voices, "Nigra sum sed formosa," which is followed by a motet for four voices and continuo, "Laudate pueri Dominum." The fourth movement is another psalm setting, "Laudate Dominum," for five voices and continuo. The fifth movement is a dialogue between two voices, "Veni dilecte mi," which is followed by a motet for four voices and continuo, "Laudate Dominum omnes gentes." The seventh movement is a psalm setting of "Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius" for five voices and continuo. The eighth movement is a dialogue between two voices, "Surge propera amica mea," which is followed by a motet for four voices and continuo, "In exitu Israel." The tenth movement is a psalm setting of "Laudate Dominum de caelis" for five voices and continuo. The eleventh movement is a dialogue between two voices, "Duo ubera tua," which is followed by a motet for four voices and continuo, "Beatus vir qui timet Dominum." The thirteenth movement is a psalm setting of "Laudate Dominum quoniam bonus" for five voices and continuo. The fourteenth movement is a dialogue between two voices, "Quam pulchra es," which is followed by a motet for four voices and continuo, "Jubilate Deo omnis terra." The sixteenth movement is a psalm setting of "Laudate Dominum de caelis" for five voices and continuo. The seventeenth movement is a dialogue between two voices, "Vox dilecti mei," which is followed by a motet for four voices and continuo, "Cantate Domino canticum novum." The nineteenth movement is a psalm setting of "Laudate Dominum in sanctis eius" for five voices and continuo. The final movement is a dialogue between two voices, "Surge propera amica mea," which is followed by a motet for four voices and continuo, "Laudate Dominum omnes gentes." Overall, 'Psalmi, dialogi et mottettae, Op. 1' is a collection of sacred vocal music that showcases Pfleger's skill in writing for voices and continuo. The pieces are characterized by their use of Baroque musical techniques, such as the use of counterpoint and the use of ornamentation. The collection is a testament to the rich musical tradition of the Baroque era and remains a popular choice for performances and recordings today.

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