Ich bin die Auferstehung

This sacred motet by Albert Becker is suitable for Eastertide or any occasion calling for reflection on Christ's resurrection. The German text, drawn from John 11:25-26, offers profound comfort, proclaiming Jesus as the resurrection and the life. It reassures believers that they will live eternally, free from the finality of death, even in the face of mortality's darkest thoughts. Becker's SAATB setting amplifies the message of hope and unwavering faith, making it a powerful addition to a choir's repertoire. The music underscores the text's theological weight and the personal solace found in this divine promise, creating an atmosphere of profound reverence and steadfast belief.