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In der Passionszeit, Op. 79, No. 4
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Anthems
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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.
SSAATTBB · Rafael Ornes
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In der Passionszeit, Op. 79, No. 4 by Felix Mendelssohn — Lyrics
In der Passionszeit
Herr, gedenke nicht unsrer Übeltaten, und erbarme dich unseres Elends.
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About In der Passionszeit, Op. 79, No. 4
Mendelssohn’s In der Passionszeit is a powerful motet for double choir, SSAATTBB, setting a German text in the spirit of Lent. The words implore God to remember not our past transgressions but to have mercy on our suffering, seeking salvation and forgiveness for the glory of His name. The composer’s setting captures the profound solemnity and earnest plea of the text, offering a moving musical reflection suitable for the Lenten season. This rich, eight-part writing allows for a full and resonant sound, enhancing the spiritual weight of the plea for divine intercession and absolution.
