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Unit 6 (chap 35 (Dies Irae (was finished, day of wrath for funeral mass,…
Unit 6
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chap 21
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in italy
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by,1700 italian opera popular through europe
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Chap 48
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Faures Requiem
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sometimes celestial,sometimes funeral
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lg 39 Libera me, from Requiem, Op. 48
a
The opening section (the A section) of Libera me is sung by a baritone soloist. The vocalist’s melody is highly disjunct and exhibits a wide range. Notice the crescendo in the music when the baritone repeats “quando coeli movendi sunt.” The instruments provide harmonic and rhythmic support to the baritone melody.
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In this section the full choir (SATB) sings the conjunct lines in a homophonic texture. Notice that when the choir begins to sing the dynamic is pianissimo, but that there is a crescendo beginning with the text “et timeo.” The gentle consonant and homophonic section provides a dramatic contrast to the next section.
The text setting in this section, supported by the low strings, timpani, and marked by fortissimo punctuations in the brass parts, is more dramatic than the previous sections.
The dramatic tone the previous section remains strong in the first line and then gradually becomes calmer by the end of the phrase. The decrescendo in the dynamics and the ritardando in the tempo help to create the sense that peacefulness is being restored.
a'
The opening melody returns in this section, however this time it is sung by the full SATB choir and accompanied by the full instrumental ensemble. The work ends with a brief return to the baritone soloist, who sings the same melody from the beginning section “Libera me Domine, de morte aeterna” and the choir finishes the line with a final repetition of the words “Libera me Domine.”
lg 25
Dies irae
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The orchestral accompaniment to these words is violent, insistent, and intense.
Rex tremendae
This powerful choral section befits the text. Listen to the orchestra's strong dotted rhythms, and the dramatic interplay between the four voice parts.
Tuba mirum
A solemn trombone solo introduces this section, quickly echoed by the bass solo. The two -- trombone and singer -- continue in a melodious duet accompanied by the strings.