Composer

:

Heinrich Schütz

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Choral

Publication Date

:

1648

Average_duration

:

3:40

"Ich bin ein rechter Weinstock" (I am a true vine) is a sacred motet composed by Heinrich Schütz, a German composer of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in 1648 and premiered in Dresden, Germany. It is part of Schütz's collection of sacred music, known as the "Geistliche Chormusik." The motet is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is a lively and joyful setting of the text, "Ich bin ein rechter Weinstock." The music is characterized by its energetic rhythms and lively melodic lines, which reflect the joy and vitality of the text. The second movement is a more contemplative setting of the text, "Wer in mir bleibt und ich in ihm." The music is slower and more introspective, with long, flowing melodic lines that reflect the peaceful and meditative nature of the text. The final movement is a triumphant setting of the text, "So bringt er viel Frucht." The music is characterized by its bold, majestic rhythms and soaring melodic lines, which reflect the triumphant nature of the text. Overall, "Ich bin ein rechter Weinstock" is a masterful example of Schütz's skill as a composer of sacred music. The piece is characterized by its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and powerful rhythms, which combine to create a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting musical experience.

More....