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Die mit Tränen Säen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Madrigals
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5 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 Tränen Säen by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
(original spelling)
Die mit Threnen seen, werden mit Frewden erndten.
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About Die mit Tränen Säen
Johann Hermann Schein's motet Die mit Tränen Säen for SSATB voices opens with a rich, imitative texture. The German text, drawn from Psalm 126, speaks of those who sow in tears being rewarded with a joyful harvest. Schein's setting vividly portrays this journey from sorrow to gladness. The composer uses the four-part harmony to create moments of profound poignancy and ecstatic jubilation, reflecting the emotional arc of the biblical verse. The interplay between the voices builds a compelling narrative, moving from individual plaint to communal rejoicing. This motet is a powerful example of sacred vocal music from the early Baroque period.
