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Die mit Thränen säen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Die mit Thränen säen by Christian Geist — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. In convertendo Dominus captivitatem Sion, facti sumus sicut consolati.
Tunc repletum est gaudio os nostrum, et lingua nostra exsultatione.
Tunc dicent inter gentes: Magnificavit Dominus facere cum eis.
Magnificavit Dominus facere nobiscum; facti sumus laetantes.
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About Die mit Thränen säen
This motet by Christian Geist sets a text that begins with Psalm 126, describing the joy of God restoring Zion's fortunes. The music then shifts to a more personal reflection, quoting the imagery of those sowing in tears who will reap with joy. The SSATB voicing allows for rich harmonic exploration as the composer depicts the journey of those going forth weeping and sowing, returning with jubilation, carrying their sheaves. The interplay between the Latin and German languages, alongside the contrasting emotional states of sorrow and exultation, makes this a deeply expressive sacred work.
