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Am Karfreitag, Op. 79, No. 6
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Anthems
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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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Am Karfreitag, Op. 79, No. 6 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
Am Karfreitag
Um unsrer Sünden willen hat sich Christus erniedriget,
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About Am Karfreitag, Op. 79, No. 6
Mendelssohn's Am Karfreitag, Op. 79, No. 6, is a profound choral motet for Good Friday. Its German text reflects on Christ's sacrifice for our sins, his obedience unto death on the cross, and his subsequent exaltation by God. The composer's setting for SSAATTBB voices masterfully captures the solemnity and devotional weight of this sacred occasion. The rich, eight-part texture allows for a powerful and resonant exploration of the text's theological message, culminating in the exultant 'Halleluja'.
