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Henry Purcell
…celebrated today. His songs were primarily of two types: simple, strophic pieces that resembled folksongs, and more extended declamatory songs, often in multiple sections, where Purcell used distinctive musical figures…
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Anton Bruckner
Anton Bruckner was a prominent Austrian composer and organist of the Romantic era. His compositions, particularly his symphonies and sacred choral works, are celebrated for their grandeur, emotional depth, and…
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O Sacred Head, Now Wounded – J. S. Bach
“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” is a Christian hymn by J.S. Bach based on a medieval Latin poem called “Salve mundi salutare.” It addresses Christ’s body on the Cross, specifically…
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Giovanni Gabrieli, an Italian composer and organist, is a crucial figure in the transition from Renaissance to Baroque music. Known for his prolific output of sacred music, his works often…
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Exploring Classical Music by Century: A Selection of Five Works from Each Era
…“Sederunt Principes,” are characterized by their complex and intricate polyphonic textures. 3. Jaufre Rudel’s Troubadour Songs Jaufre Rudel was a French troubadour who composed a number of beautiful and evocative…
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John Williams Bassoon Concerto – The Five Sacred Trees – Featuring Theo Plath
Theo Plath and hr-Sinfonieorchester perform John Williams’ Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra….
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Purcell – O Dive Custos – Elegy on the Death of Queen Mary
…sacred guardian of the House of Orange, certain hope in troubled times, our greatest pride in success! Whether the fervent chorus of Oxford calls upon you at Isis’ stream or…
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Antonio Vivaldi
…concertos, sacred music, and cantatas for the orchestra and choir. The Red Priest’s Rise to Fame Vivaldi’s career reached its pinnacle in the 1720s. Based in Venice, he frequently traveled,…
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Et in Terra Pax from Vivaldi’s Gloria – RV. 589
VIVALDI – Sacred Choral Music – Gloria (RV 589) “Et in terra pax”…
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Franz Schubert
…music, opera, and sacred music. Even the drudgery of teaching couldn’t thwart his musical aspirations, and he continued to compose prolifically during this period. His compositions began to gain recognition,…
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Gioachino Rossini
…sacred music as well as delectable miniatures for both piano and voice, which he humorously called “sins of my old age.” Rossini was eventually buried in Paris’ Père Lachaise cemetery….
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Jean-Philippe Rameau
…theorist, though he was still relatively unknown. His early compositions were mostly sacred works and organ pieces. Music Theorist In 1722, Rameau published one of the most influential books in…
