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Der Gerechte kommt um
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Der Gerechte kommt um by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
(original spelling)
Der Gerechte kompt um
und niemand ist, der es zu Hertzen nehme,
und heilige Leut werden auffgerafft
und niemand achtet drauff.
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About Der Gerechte kommt um
Melchior Franck, a composer of the German late Renaissance and early Baroque, is represented here with the motet Der Gerechte kommt um. Scored for SSAT.ATTB, this sacred work is sung in German. The text, drawn from a biblical source, speaks of the righteous being taken away from misfortune, finding peace and rest. Franck's music captures the solemnity and reflective nature of these words, offering a powerful spiritual statement. This motet is suited for advanced choirs, allowing ample opportunity to explore the rich textures and dynamic possibilities of the double choir scoring.
