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"Vanitas vanitatum (I)" is a choral work composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, a Dutch composer and organist from the late Renaissance period. It is a setting of verses from the biblical book of Ecclesiastes, which explores the theme of the transience and vanity of worldly pursuits. Sweelinck's composition is characterized by its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and intricate counterpoint. The piece showcases Sweelinck's mastery of choral writing, employing both polyphonic and homophonic textures to convey the contrasting emotions of the text. "Vanitas vanitatum (I)" is a poignant and introspective musical expression of the human experience.
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