He composed 'Zadok the Priest' for the coranation of George II. He wrote music for the Calvinist church and the Church of England.
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What types of music did he compose?
Operas and Oratorios (religious version of an opera - not usually acted out). Choral music.
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What is choral music?
Choral music is sung by soloists and choirs. Choral music can be: Sacred music or Secular music.
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What does Sacred (religious) music include?
Mass - part of the Catholic church service , set to music. Requiem - mass for the dead. Chorale - a hymn. Oratorio - a biblical version of an opera. Cantata - vocal pieces made up of arias.
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What does Secular (non-religious) music include?
Opera - divided in three main parts. Cantata - vocal pieces made up of two or three arias, separated by recitatives. You can get secular cantatas.
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What are the main types of Baroque opera?
Opera Seria - serious, mythological themes. Opera Buffa - lighter, everyday themes. Opera Comique - like Opera Buffa but with spoken recitatives. Operetta - not big enough to be a proper opera.
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What is a recitative?
A RECITATIVE is a song which tell the story and moves it along. The rhythm of the words imitate the rhythm of normal speech.
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What is a chorus?
A CHORUS is sung by a choir. They are usually written for SATB choires. Baroque choirs were all male - boy sopranos used.
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What is an aria?
An ARIA is a solo vocal piece (backed by an orchestra). The main characters express there thoughts and feelings. They can be known as 'airs' instead.
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When did Handel write the Messiah?
1741. He took ideas from earlier compositions.
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Why and who was it popular with?
It had uplifting choruses - like the Hallelujah Chorus. Mozart liked it so much he arranged his own version of it.
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When is it performed?
At Christmas time, though it was originally composed for Easter.
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Who put together the libretto (text - lyrics) ?
Charles Jennens - took words from the Old and New Testament. Words taken from the King James Bible.
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What instruments was it composed for?
SATB choir, SATB soloists, a full baroque orchestra. Oboes, basson, trumpets, timpani, strings and basso continuo and a harpsichord. Mozart's arrangement added flutes, clarinets, French hors, trombones and an organ.
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What are the three sections it is divided up into?
First section: Describes the prophecies about Jesus' birth. Middle section: About the persecution and crucifixion of Jesus. Last section: Is about his resurrection.
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What's in each section?
Arias and recitatives for soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists. Choruses. A duet, an instrumental section. Hallelujah chorus is at the end of the second chorus.
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He composed 'Zadok the Priest' for the coranation of George II. He wrote music for the Calvinist church and the Church of England.
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