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Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir(2) 2vv
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir(2) 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(2) 2vv
Michael Praetorius’s setting of Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir is a sacred motet for two voices, soprano and tenor. The German text is a prayer of penitence and supplication, asking God to hear the cry of the faithful and to forgive sins, acknowledging that no one can stand before Him without grace. Praetorius, a master of the polychoral style and Lutheran church music, brings his distinctive approach to this profound devotional text. The intimate voicing of soprano and tenor allows for a clear and direct presentation of the lamenting words, emphasizing the plea for mercy and the reliance on God's grace. This motet offers a moving musical reflection on themes of sin, forgiveness, and divine favour.
