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Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSA · Markus Herr
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Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe by Hugo Distler — Lyrics
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Laudamus te. Benedicimus te.
Adoramus te. Glorificamus te.
Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam.
Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens.
Domine Fili unigenite, Iesu Christe.
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris.
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About Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe
This setting of the Gloria text by Hugo Distler is ideal for a church choir during a Christmas or Easter service, or indeed for any occasion where the 'Glory to God in the Highest' is celebrated. The music opens with the words sung in German before moving into the traditional Latin of the Mass Ordinary. Distler's SSA setting brings a particular clarity and brightness to the well-known acclamations, praising God and Jesus Christ with fervent devotion. It is a powerful and uplifting anthem, suitable for a choir seeking to express profound reverence and joy through sacred choral music. The piece offers a rich musical expression of profound theological statements, moving from praise to supplication.
