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Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlösers am Kreuze
Staff Notation • Sacred, Oratorios
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · John Christensen
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SATB · Michael Gibson
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SATB · John Christensen
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SATB · Michael Gibson
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SATB · John Christensen
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SATB · Michael Gibson
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SATB · Michael Gibson
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SATB · John Christensen
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SATB · Michael Gibson
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SATB · John Christensen
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SATB · Michael Gibson
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SATB · John Christensen
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SATB · Michael Gibson
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SATB · John Christensen
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SATB · Michael Gibson
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Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlösers am Kreuze by Joseph Franz Haydn — Lyrics
Vater, vergib ihnen, denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun.
Vater im Himmel, o sieh hernieder vom ewigen Thron!
Vater der Liebe, dein Eingeborner, er fleht für Sünder,
für deine Kinder, erhöre den Sohn!
Ach, wir sind tief gefallen, wir sündigten schwer;
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About Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlösers am Kreuze
This setting of a German sacred text, suitable for SATB choir, draws on the powerful narrative of Christ's final words. The music opens with a sense of profound contemplation, the voices weaving together to express the solemnity and depth of the moment. The composer crafts a rich texture, allowing the profound theological message of the text to unfold through nuanced harmonic language and careful attention to the interplay of the vocal lines. The work explores themes of forgiveness, divine love, and redemption, presenting a moving reflection on sacrifice and mercy through the expressive capabilities of the choir.
