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Christ ist erstanden, SWV 470
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christ ist erstanden, SWV 470 by Heinrich Schütz — 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, SWV 470
Heinrich Schütz's motet Christ ist erstanden, SWV 470, is a powerful setting for SATB choir of a German Easter text. It draws inspiration from the famous Gregorian sequence Victimae paschali laudes, proclaiming Christ's resurrection. The text expresses the joy and relief that the resurrection brings, asserting that without it, the world would have perished. It calls for praise of Christ and offers him as our comfort. Schütz's masterful composition captures the triumphant and devotional spirit of Easter, making it a fitting choice for services during the Easter season. Its direct and heartfelt message resonates with both the choir and congregation.
