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Ach wie gross ist der Feinde Rott, SWV 99
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ach wie gross ist der Feinde Rott, SWV 99 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Psalmus David, cum fugeret a facie Abessalon filii sui.
Domine, quid multiplicati sunt qui tribulant me? Multi insurgunt adversum me;
Multi dicunt animae meae: non est salus ipsi in Deo eius. [diapsalma]
Tu autem Domine, susceptor meus es, gloria mea, et exaltans caput meum.
Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi; et exaudivit me de monte sancto suo. [diapsalma]
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About Ach wie gross ist der Feinde Rott, SWV 99
Heinrich Schütz’s Ach wie gross ist der Feinde Rott, SWV 99, opens with a dramatic portrayal of the enemies' onslaught. The music vividly captures the psalmist’s distress in the face of overwhelming opposition, as expressed in the German text. The composer skillfully employs the SATB voices to depict the rising multitude of adversaries and their taunts, contrasting this with moments of solace and refuge. The texture shifts to reflect the psalmist’s prayer and ultimate trust in God. The piece moves from a depiction of fear and oppression to one of deliverance and ultimate security, demonstrating Schütz’s profound ability to translate biblical narrative into compelling vocal music. It is a powerful setting of Psalm 3, rendered in German for an SATB choir.
