Es erhub sich ein Streit
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Es erhub sich ein Streit by Johann Christoph Bach — Lyrics
About Es erhub sich ein Streit
This powerful setting of a German sacred text opens with a dramatic depiction of the battle in heaven, as described in Revelation. Johann Christoph Bach contrasts the fury of the conflict with moments of profound peace and divine pronouncements of victory. The intricate SATTB and SATBB voicings are employed to create a rich and complex texture, exploring the full range of the choir. The music vividly portrays the downfall of Satan, the casting out of the dragon, and the ultimate triumph of God and Christ. The composer's skill is evident in how he musically renders the theological narrative, from the initial strife to the final exultation of salvation, strength, and the kingdom of God.