Ein feste Burg (4vv-2,XCIX)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ein feste Burg (4vv-2,XCIX) by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
About Ein feste Burg (4vv-2,XCIX)
Michael Praetorius’s powerful four-part setting of Martin Luther’s famous hymn Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott is a commanding work for SATB choir. The German text, which speaks of God as a strong fortress providing refuge against evil, is treated with a robust and declamatory musical style. This is a hymn often associated with Reformation Day services, but its message of divine protection makes it suitable for any occasion where strength and steadfast faith are called for. Praetorius, a prolific composer of sacred and secular music, brings his characteristic skill to this chorale setting, creating a piece that is both textually resonant and musically satisfying for choirs looking for substantial repertoire.