Composer

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Heinrich Schütz

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Publication Date

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1619

Average_duration

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4:53

Heinrich Schütz's 'Die mit Tränen säen' (Those who sow with tears) is a sacred concerto for five voices and basso continuo. It was composed in 1619 and premiered in Dresden, Germany. The piece is part of Schütz's Opus 2 collection, which includes 29 sacred concertos. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement is a sorrowful lamentation, with the voices singing in unison to express the pain and suffering of those who sow with tears. The second movement is a more hopeful and uplifting section, with the voices singing in harmony to express the joy that comes from reaping the rewards of their tears. The final movement returns to the sorrowful tone of the first movement, with the voices singing in unison once again. Schütz's use of dissonance and chromaticism in the piece creates a sense of tension and emotional depth. The use of word painting, where the music reflects the meaning of the text, is also prominent in the piece. For example, the descending chromatic line in the first movement reflects the tears falling from the eyes of those who sow with tears. Overall, 'Die mit Tränen säen' is a powerful and emotional piece that reflects Schütz's mastery of sacred music composition.

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