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Die mit Tränen säen
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Die mit Tränen säen by Friedrich Kiel — 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 Tränen säen
Friedrich Kiel's motet Die mit Tränen säen is a rich example of late Romantic sacred music for SATB choir. The text, drawn from Psalm 126 (Vulgate 125), speaks of a transformation from sorrow to joy. It begins with a prayer for restoration, recalling the joy of Zion's return, and moves to the profound assurance that 'those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.' The composer's setting captures this emotional arc, moving from introspection to exultation. The motet employs both Latin and German texts, reflecting a tradition of sacred music that could incorporate vernacular elements. Its powerful affirmation of hope makes it a moving choice for a choir.
