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Ich werde nicht sterben, sondern leben
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Solo high · Gordon J. Callon
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Ich werde nicht sterben, sondern leben by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Ich werde nicht sterben, sondern leben und des Herren Lob
Stricke des Todes hatten mich umfangen, und Angst der Höllen hatten mich troffen, ich kam in Jammer und Not.
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About Ich werde nicht sterben, sondern leben
Heinrich Schütz was a towering figure in German music between the Renaissance and the Baroque. This solo motet, Ich werde nicht sterben, sondern leben, is a powerful setting of a German text expressing a profound journey from despair to deliverance. The soloist proclaims their faith, moving from the grip of death and hellish fear to a fervent prayer answered by God. The composer's skill in conveying intense emotion through vocal line and harmonic colour is evident, making this a compelling expression of spiritual resilience and ultimate hope.
