Who composed Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227?

Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227 was composed by Heinrich Schütz.

What language is Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227 sung in?

Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227 is sung in Latin, German.

Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

Q: What are the lyrics of Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227 by Heinrich Schütz?

“Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227” begins: Canticum graduum. Laetatus sum in his quae dicta sunt mihi: In domum Domini ibimus.… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

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Composer: Heinrich Schütz

Format: Staff

Language: Latin, German

Pages: 1 page

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Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics

Canticum graduum. Laetatus sum in his quae dicta sunt mihi: In domum Domini ibimus. Stantes erant pedes nostri, in atriis tuis, Jerusalem. Jerusalem, quae aedificatur ut civitas: cujus participatio ejus in idipsum. Illuc enim ascenderunt tribus, tribus Domini: testimonium Israël, ad confitendum nomini Domini.

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About Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein, SWV 227

This setting by Heinrich Schütz of the German hymn Es ist ein Freud dem Herzen mein (It is a joy to my heart) is based on Psalm 122. The text speaks of the joy of pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem and praying for its peace. Schütz’s SATB setting, often sung during Advent, brings this ancient text to life with devotional warmth. While the provided text is in German, the reference to Jerusalem and the biblical nature of the psalm suggest a sacred context, making it suitable for services or concerts reflecting on faith and community. The composition would have been intended for a Lutheran church setting.