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Franz Tunder

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6:02

'Jesus Christus, wahr' Gottes Sohn' is a sacred vocal work composed by Franz Tunder, a German-Danish composer and organist of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the mid-17th century and premiered in Lübeck, Germany, where Tunder served as the organist at the Marienkirche. The work is divided into six movements, each of which is based on a different biblical text. The first movement, "Jesus Christus, wahr' Gottes Sohn," is a chorale setting of a hymn text by Johann Rist. The second movement, "Ich bin die Auferstehung und das Leben," is a solo aria for bass voice based on a passage from the Gospel of John. The third movement, "Ich bin das Licht der Welt," is a duet for soprano and alto voices based on another passage from the Gospel of John. The fourth movement, "Ich bin der gute Hirte," is a solo aria for tenor voice based on a passage from the Gospel of John. The fifth movement, "Ich bin der Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben," is a trio for soprano, alto, and tenor voices based on yet another passage from the Gospel of John. The final movement, "Ich bin das Brot des Lebens," is a chorale setting of a hymn text by Martin Luther. The characteristics of 'Jesus Christus, wahr' Gottes Sohn' reflect the musical style of the Baroque era, with its emphasis on elaborate ornamentation, complex counterpoint, and dramatic contrasts of texture and dynamics. Tunder's use of solo voices, duets, and trios, as well as chorale settings, reflects the influence of the Lutheran church music tradition, which emphasized the importance of clear and expressive text setting. Overall, 'Jesus Christus, wahr' Gottes Sohn' is a powerful and moving work that reflects Tunder's skill as a composer and his deep faith in the Christian message. Its enduring popularity among performers and audiences alike is a testament to its enduring musical and spiritual value.

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