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Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir(1) 2vv
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir(1) 2vv by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir,
Herr Gott, erhoer' mein Rufen,
Dein gnädig' Ohren kehr zu mir,
Und meiner Bitt' sie öffen!
Denn so du willst das sehen an,
Was Sünd' und Unrecht ist getan,
Wer kann, Herr, vor dir bleiben?
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About Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir(1) 2vv
Michael Praetorius's setting of the German chorale text Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir is a powerful sacred motet for two voices (TB). The text, a plea for mercy and forgiveness, draws directly from Psalm 130, reflecting deep spiritual introspection. Praetorius crafts this motet with a strong contrapuntal style typical of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, where sacred texts were often set with considerable musical sophistication. This work would serve as a compelling addition to any choir looking to explore significant German Reformation-era sacred music.
