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Christ ist erstanden - Christus surrexit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christ ist erstanden - Christus surrexit by Anonymous — 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 - Christus surrexit
This anonymous setting of the Easter sequence tune Christ ist erstanden, sung here in a German and Latin text, opens with a vibrant contrapuntal texture for three voices (STB). The music moves with a spirited drive, reflecting the joyous message of the Resurrection. The text, based on the Victimae Paschali Laudes, celebrates Christ’s rising from death, emphasizing the relief and rejoicing this brings to all humanity. The composer’s skillful handling of the vocal lines creates an effective and uplifting motet, suitable for the Easter season. The interplay between the voices builds to a jubilant Alleluia.
