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Es gingen zween Menschen hinauf, SWV 444
Staff Notation • Sacred, Gospel motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Es gingen zween Menschen hinauf, SWV 444 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Es gingen zweene Menschen hinauf in den Tempel, zu beten, einer ein Pharisäer, der ander ein
Zöllner.
Der Pharisäer stund und betet bei sich selbst: Ich danke dir, Gott, dass ich nicht bin wie die andere Leute, Räuber, Ungerechte, Ehebrecher, oder auch wie dieser Zöllner.
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About Es gingen zween Menschen hinauf, SWV 444
Heinrich Schütz's setting of the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, Es gingen zween Menschen hinauf, unfolds with a rich texture, moving between the eight parts of SSAT, SATB. The German text, drawn from the Gospel of Luke, is explored with dramatic contrast. Schütz depicts the Pharisee's self-righteous prayer with a more declamatory style, while the Publican's humble plea is rendered with poignant simplicity. The motet masterfully illustrates the contrasting attitudes and the ultimate divine judgment: 'whoever exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.' This sacred work offers a profound musical meditation on humility and divine grace.
