Composer

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Dietrich Buxtehude

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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7:41

'Der Herr ist mit mir' (The Lord is with me) is a sacred vocal work composed by Dietrich Buxtehude, a Danish-German composer and organist of the Baroque era. The piece is also known as 'Jubilate Domino' and is cataloged as BuxWV 15. It was composed in the late 17th century, around 1680-1690, during Buxtehude's tenure as the organist at the Marienkirche in Lübeck, Germany. The work is scored for five voices (SSATB) and basso continuo, and it consists of three movements. The first movement is a joyful and exuberant setting of Psalm 100, 'Jubilate Domino', which is sung in Latin. The second movement is a slower and more contemplative setting of Psalm 23, 'The Lord is my shepherd', which is sung in German. The third movement is a lively and celebratory setting of the Gloria Patri, which is also sung in Latin. The first movement, 'Jubilate Domino', is characterized by its lively and rhythmic melody, which is supported by a lively basso continuo. The voices enter one by one, building up to a joyful and exuberant climax. The second movement, 'Der Herr ist mein Hirte', is more introspective and contemplative, with a simple and elegant melody that is supported by a gentle basso continuo. The third movement, 'Gloria Patri', is a lively and celebratory setting of the doxology, with a joyful and exuberant melody that is supported by a lively basso continuo. 'Der Herr ist mit mir' is a typical example of Buxtehude's sacred vocal music, which is characterized by its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and virtuosic vocal writing. The work was likely premiered at the Marienkirche in Lübeck, where Buxtehude was known for his innovative and expressive music. Today, 'Der Herr ist mit mir' is still performed and admired for its beauty and expressive power.

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