Composer

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Samuel Scheidt

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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1620

Average_duration

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2:58

"Ich hoffe aber darauf, dass du so gnädig bist" (But I hope that you are so gracious) is a sacred vocal work composed by Samuel Scheidt, a German composer and organist of the early Baroque era. The work is part of his collection of sacred vocal music, "Cantiones Sacrae," which was published in 1620. The composition is a motet for five voices (SSATB) and is based on a biblical text from the book of Psalms (Psalm 130:5-6). The text expresses the hope and trust of the faithful in God's mercy and forgiveness. The work is characterized by its expressive and emotional style, with rich harmonies and intricate counterpoint. The composition is divided into three movements. The first movement is a homophonic setting of the text, with the voices singing in unison or in simple harmonies. The second movement is a more complex and contrapuntal setting of the text, with the voices weaving in and out of each other in intricate patterns. The third movement returns to a simpler homophonic style, with the voices singing in unison or in simple harmonies. The premiere of "Ich hoffe aber darauf, dass du so gnädig bist" is not known, but it was likely performed in a church or chapel during a religious service. The work was composed during a time of great religious upheaval in Germany, with the Protestant Reformation and the Thirty Years' War both having a significant impact on the country. Scheidt's music reflects this turbulent period, with its emotional intensity and expressive style. Overall, "Ich hoffe aber darauf, dass du so gnädig bist" is a powerful and moving work that showcases Scheidt's skill as a composer and his ability to convey deep emotion through music. Its rich harmonies and intricate counterpoint make it a masterpiece of early Baroque vocal music.

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