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Christ lag in Todesbanden
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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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.
STTB,SATB · André Vierendeels
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Christ lag in Todesbanden by Balthasar Resinarius — Lyrics
Versus 1
Christ lag in Todesbanden
Für unsre Sünd gegeben,
Er ist wieder erstanden
Und hat uns bracht das Leben;
Des wir sollen fröhlich sein,
Gott loben und ihm dankbar sein
Und singen halleluja,
Halleluja!
Versus 2
Den Tod niemand zwingen kunnt
Bei allen Menschenkindern,
Das macht' alles unsre Sünd,
Kein Unschuld war zu finden.
Davon kam der Tod so bald
Und nahm über uns Gewalt,
Hielt uns in seinem Reich gefangen.
Halleluja!
Versus 3
Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn,
An unser Statt ist kommen
Und hat die Sünde weggetan,
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About Christ lag in Todesbanden
Balthasar Resinarius was a significant composer of sacred music in the Lutheran tradition. This motet, Christ lag in Todesbanden, is a setting of a famous German hymn text, traditionally sung at Easter. The text vividly describes Christ's victory over death and sin, celebrating the redemption and new life brought through his resurrection. Resinarius’s setting, scored for alternating STTB and SATB choirs, allows for dynamic contrast and rich polyphonic texture. The music would have been used within the context of Lutheran church services, providing a powerful musical reflection on the core tenets of Christian belief.
