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Auf dem Gebirge hat man ein Geschrei gehöret, SWV 396
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
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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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Auf dem Gebirge hat man ein Geschrei gehöret, SWV 396 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Vox in Rama audita est
ploratus et ululatus [multus],
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About Auf dem Gebirge hat man ein Geschrei gehöret, SWV 396
Heinrich Schütz's sacred cantata, Auf dem Gebirge hat man ein Geschrei gehöret, SWV 396, is a powerful work for solo duet. The text, drawn from the Gospel of Matthew, describes the lament of Rachel weeping for her lost children. The opening words, Vox in Rama audita est, set a scene of profound sorrow and desolation. Schütz masterfully uses the two solo voices to convey the intense emotion of this biblical passage, reflecting the deep spiritual and artistic currents of 17th-century German sacred music. The juxtaposition of Latin and German texts adds a unique dimension to the expressive quality of this compelling piece.
