An wasserflüssen a 3v
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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An wasserflüssen a 3v by Benedictus Ducis — Lyrics
About An wasserflüssen a 3v
Benedictus Ducis sets Psalm 137 in this motet for three voices (SST). The text, 'An Wasserflüssen Babylon', powerfully expresses the sorrow and longing of the Israelites exiled in Babylon, far from their homeland, Zion. The composer's setting reflects the poignancy of the lyrics, with the voices weaving together to convey the lament of a people in captivity. The German text, drawn from the Genevan psalter, vividly describes their weeping and the injustice they suffered, contrasting with the captors' cruel demands for songs of joy. This setting captures the profound sadness and yearning for home inherent in the biblical narrative.