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Christ ist erstanden
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Gerd Eichler
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Christ ist erstanden by Johann Hermann Schein — 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
A joyful Easter hymn, Christ ist erstanden uses the plainsong melody of Victimae paschali laudes. Johann Hermann Schein sets the German text for SATB choir, celebrating Christ's resurrection and the hope it brings. The music reflects the text's exultation, with the repeating "Kyrieleis" and "Alleluja" sections offering opportunities for varied expression. This piece would be a fitting centrepiece for Easter services, bringing to life the central message of Christian belief with its direct and powerful harmonic language and solid vocal writing.
