Composer

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Heinrich Schütz

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Oratorio

Publication Date

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1623

Average_duration

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45:43

Heinrich Schütz's 'Die Auferstehung unsres Herren Jesu Christi, SWV 50 (Op. 3)' is a sacred choral work that was composed in 1623. It was premiered on Easter Sunday of the same year at the Dresden Court Chapel, where Schütz was the Kapellmeister. The work is divided into six movements, each of which depicts a different aspect of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The first movement, 'Surrexit Christus spes mea' (Christ, my hope, has risen), is a joyful and celebratory chorus that sets the tone for the rest of the work. The second movement, 'Maria Magdalena' (Mary Magdalene), is a solo aria that tells the story of Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb. The third movement, 'Et ecce duo ex discipulis' (And behold, two of the disciples), is a duet that recounts the story of the two disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus. The fourth movement, 'Sedebit Dominus Rex' (The Lord shall sit as King), is a solemn and majestic chorus that describes the ascension of Jesus to heaven. The fifth movement, 'Concerto: Surrexit Christus spes mea' (Concerto: Christ, my hope, has risen), is a lively instrumental interlude that serves as a musical bridge between the fourth and sixth movements. The final movement, 'Non mortui, sed vivi sunt' (They are not dead, but alive), is a triumphant chorus that proclaims the victory of Christ over death and the promise of eternal life. Schütz's 'Die Auferstehung unsres Herren Jesu Christi' is characterized by its rich harmonies, expressive melodies, and dramatic contrasts between the joyful and solemn moments of the Easter story. The work is also notable for its use of the concertato style, which combines voices and instruments in a dynamic and flexible way. Overall, 'Die Auferstehung unsres Herren Jesu Christi' is a powerful and moving expression of faith and hope in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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