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Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
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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.
SATB · Claudio Macchi
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Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66 by Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics
Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen,
Entweichet, ihr Schmerzen,
Es lebet der Heiland und herrschet in euch.
Ihr könnet verjagen
Das Trauren, das Fürchten, das ängstliche Zagen,
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About Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66
This jubilant German sacred cantata movement by Johann Sebastian Bach opens with an exultant call to rejoice. The SATB choir sings of the Savior who lives and reigns, banishing sorrow, fear, and anxiety. The text expresses profound spiritual refreshment and the assurance that Christ will be our comfort, culminating in a joyous Alleluia. It is a powerful expression of Easter or general celebration, perfectly suited for a choir seeking to convey profound faith and unbridled exultation. The piece offers a rich harmonic landscape and demands clear articulation to convey its message of spiritual victory and peace.
