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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3:26

"Ist Gott für uns, wer mag wider uns sein" (If God is for us, who can be against us) is a sacred concerto composed by Heinrich Schütz in 1648. It is also known as SWV 329 or Op. 9/24. The piece was written during the Thirty Years' War, a time of great turmoil and suffering in Germany, and reflects the composer's deep faith and trust in God's protection. The concerto is written for four voices (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) and continuo, and is divided into three movements. The first movement is a lively and joyful setting of the biblical text from Romans 8:31-32, which proclaims that if God is on our side, no one can be against us. The music is characterized by its rhythmic energy, with lively syncopations and driving rhythms that convey a sense of confidence and strength. The second movement is a slower and more contemplative setting of the text from Psalm 124:1-2, which speaks of God's protection and deliverance. The music is marked by its expressive harmonies and poignant melodic lines, which convey a sense of longing and hope. The final movement returns to the joyful mood of the first, with a lively and exuberant setting of the text from Psalm 118:6-7, which declares that God is our helper and protector. The music is characterized by its lively rhythms and joyful melodies, which convey a sense of triumph and celebration. Overall, "Ist Gott für uns" is a powerful expression of faith and trust in God's protection and deliverance, written during a time of great suffering and uncertainty. The music is characterized by its rhythmic energy, expressive harmonies, and poignant melodies, which convey a sense of confidence, hope, and joy.

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