Composer

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Heinrich Schütz

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Publication Date

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1639

Average_duration

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2:34

Ich bin jung gewesen, SWV 320 (Op. 9/15) is a sacred vocal work composed by Heinrich Schütz, a German composer of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in 1636 and premiered in Dresden, Germany. It is a part of Schütz's collection of sacred vocal works known as Kleine geistliche Konzerte (Little Sacred Concertos). The work is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is a recitative, which is a type of vocal music that is closer to speech than to song. In this movement, the solo voice sings the text "Ich bin jung gewesen und bin alt worden" (I was young and now I am old) in a declamatory style, emphasizing the words and their meaning. The second movement is an aria, which is a more melodic and lyrical type of vocal music. In this movement, the solo voice sings the text "Aber ich habe noch nie gesehen" (But I have never seen) in a more expressive and emotional style. The music is characterized by its flowing melody and gentle accompaniment, which create a sense of peaceful contemplation. The final movement is a chorale, which is a type of vocal music that is typically sung by a choir. In this movement, the choir sings the text "Gott, du hast meine Furcht von mir genommen" (God, you have taken away my fear) in a harmonious and uplifting style. The music is characterized by its rich harmonies and joyful mood, which reflect the sense of gratitude and praise expressed in the text. Overall, Ich bin jung gewesen is a beautiful and introspective work that showcases Schütz's mastery of vocal music. Its three movements each offer a different perspective on the theme of aging and the passage of time, and the music is characterized by its expressive melodies, rich harmonies, and emotional depth.

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