Composer

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Dietrich Buxtehude

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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6:07

"Ich bin der Auferstehung" (I am the resurrection) is a sacred vocal work composed by Dietrich Buxtehude, a Danish-German composer and organist of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the late 17th century and is believed to have been premiered in Lübeck, Germany, where Buxtehude was the organist at the Marienkirche. The work is divided into six movements, each of which is based on a biblical text. The first movement is a choral setting of the text "Ich bin die Auferstehung und das Leben" (I am the resurrection and the life) from the Gospel of John. The second movement is a duet for soprano and bass, based on the text "Ich weiß, dass mein Erlöser lebt" (I know that my Redeemer lives) from the Book of Job. The third movement is a bass aria with the text "Ich glaube, Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben" (I believe, Lord, help my unbelief) from the Gospel of Mark. The fourth movement is a soprano aria with the text "Ich weiß, dass mein Erlöser lebt" (I know that my Redeemer lives) from the Book of Job. The fifth movement is a bass aria with the text "Ich bin ein Gast auf Erden" (I am a guest on earth) from the Book of Psalms. The final movement is a choral setting of the text "Danket dem Herrn, denn er ist freundlich" (Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good) from the Book of Psalms. The work is characterized by its expressive and emotional music, which reflects the text of the biblical passages. Buxtehude's use of chromaticism and dissonance creates a sense of tension and drama, particularly in the bass arias. The duet for soprano and bass is a highlight of the work, with the two voices intertwining in a beautiful and intricate melody. The final choral setting is a joyful and triumphant conclusion to the work, with the choir singing in unison to praise the Lord. "Ich bin der Auferstehung" is a significant work in Buxtehude's oeuvre, showcasing his skill as a composer of sacred vocal music. The work is still performed today, and is considered a masterpiece of the Baroque era.

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