Exsultate, jubilate

Exsultate, Jubilate K. 165, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was written in 1773.

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K - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 1773

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This religious motet was composed at the time he was visiting Milan.

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Motet - Milan

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It was composed and intended to be sang by the castrato Venanzio Rauzzini, Mozart's favourite for his operas. In modern times, it is usually sung by a soprano.

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Castrato - Opera - Soprano

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It is divided in three parts:

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• Allegro
• Andante
• Allegro

In the last one, the vocal sings an outstanding and cheerful "Alleluia".

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