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Christ ist erstanden
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christ ist erstanden by Thomas Mancinus — Lyrics
after Victimae paschali laudes
1.
Christ ist erstanden
von der Marter alle.
Des sollen wir alle froh sein,
Christ will unser Trost sein.
Kyrieleis.
2.
Wär er nicht erstanden,
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About Christ ist erstanden
Thomas Mancinus sets the German Easter text Christ ist erstanden, a popular medieval sequence melody. The motet is for SATTB voices and draws upon the liturgical text Victimae paschali laudes. The composer’s setting emphasizes the joy of Christ’s resurrection, affirming that he is our comfort. The text speaks of the world perishing had Christ not risen, and concludes with Alleluia, reinforcing the celebratory nature of the Easter message. The piece features the recurring refrain of Kyrieleis, a plea for mercy, within its sacred context. Its homophonic texture and clear melodic lines make it an accessible yet profound statement of faith.
