Christus, der uns selig macht
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Christus, der uns selig macht by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
About Christus, der uns selig macht
Michael Praetorius’s setting of the German chorale Christus, der uns selig macht (Christ, who makes us blessed) paints a vivid and stark picture of Christ’s Passion. The text follows the sequence of events from his arrest through his crucifixion, focusing on the injustice and suffering endured. Praetorius’s SSATTB arrangement brings this dramatic narrative to life with rich, polyphonic textures. The motet underscores the theological weight of the text through its expressive harmonic language and intricate vocal interplay, offering a profound reflection on the sacrifice described in the Passion story.