Der Tag der ist so freudenreich a 3
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Der Tag der ist so freudenreich a 3 by Michael Praetorius — Lyrics
About Der Tag der ist so freudenreich a 3
Sung in German, this sacred hymn celebrates the joy of Christ's birth. The text expresses wonder at the miracle of the Incarnation, with the Son of God born of a virgin for humanity's salvation. The choir director will find this setting for SAT voices to be a fitting choice for the Christmas season. The composer Michael Praetorius, active around the turn of the 17th century, was a prolific writer of sacred and secular music. His works often display a masterful command of counterpoint and a clear, expressive harmonic language.