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A Song for Easter Day
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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A Song for Easter Day by Hermann Kotzschmar — Lyrics
1. List my heart, those sounds of gladness,
In far depths of azure sky!
Angel voices died in sadness
At the cross of Cal vary.
Now in joyful chorus blending,
Seraphs chant in sweet accord,
Low in adoration bending,
"Glory be to Thee, our Lord!"
2. Stars, that shone above the manger,
When the shepherds hailed his birth,
Sun, that watched the lonely stranger,
Wand'ring homeless through his earth,
Moon, that wept his desolation,
When all these that loved him fled,
Sound the tidings through creation:
"Christ is risen from the dead!"
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About A Song for Easter Day
This is a powerful unison setting of an English text that celebrates Easter Day. The music moves with a sense of joyful momentum, reflecting the triumphant message of Christ's resurrection. The text contrasts the sadness of the crucifixion with the ultimate victory of the resurrection, evoking images of angels and stars to proclaim the good news. The soaring melody and direct, affirmative harmonies make this a fitting anthem for the season. It is particularly suitable for a choir looking for a congregational hymn or a straightforward yet deeply moving sacred piece.
