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Herr, du hast von Anfang die Erde gegründet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Herr, du hast von Anfang die Erde gegründet by Johann Heinrich Rolle — Lyrics
Herr, du hast von Anfang die Erde gegründet und die Himmel sind deiner Hände Werk.
Dieselbigen werden vergehen, du aber wirst bleiben.
Und sie werden alle veralten wie ein Kleid,
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About Herr, du hast von Anfang die Erde gegründet
Johann Heinrich Rolle's Herr, du hast von Anfang die Erde gegründet is a sacred motet for SATB choir, setting a German text from the Bible. The music opens with a sense of grandeur, the voices interweaving to reflect the profound theological statement. The text, drawn from the Psalms, speaks of God's eternal nature in contrast to the transience of the created world. Rolle's setting captures the solemnity and majesty of the words, with a rich contrapuntal texture that allows each voice part to contribute to the overall power and gravitas of the message. This is a deeply spiritual work, suitable for a choir seeking to explore profound scriptural themes through expressive choral writing.
