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Alleluja! Lobet den Herren in seinem Heiligtum, SWV 38
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Alleluja! Lobet den Herren in seinem Heiligtum, SWV 38 by Heinrich Schütz — Lyrics
Alleluja. Laudate Dominum in sanctis ejus; laudate eum in firmamento virtutis ejus.
Laudate eum in virtutibus ejus; laudate eum secundum multitudinem magnitudinis ejus.
Laudate eum in sono tubae; laudate eum in psalterio et cithara.
Laudate eum in tympano et choro; laudate eum in chordis et organo.
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About Alleluja! Lobet den Herren in seinem Heiligtum, SWV 38
Heinrich Schütz’s jubilant setting of Alleluja! Lobet den Herren in seinem Heiligtum opens with a magnificent eight-part (SATB.SATB) chorus. The powerful Latin text, praising God for his might and majesty, is further amplified by the composer’s masterful use of antiphonal textures and dramatic contrasts. The music moves between the two SATB choirs, creating a dialogue that builds in intensity, culminating in a thrilling affirmation of praise. The German translation, 'Lobet den Herren in seinem Heiligtum', underscores the sacred context of this motet. This is a piece designed to inspire awe and exultation, utilizing the full sonic resources of the double choir to convey the grandeur of the text.
