Ein feste Burg (motet)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Ein feste Burg (motet) by Hans Leo Hassler — Lyrics
About Ein feste Burg (motet)
Hans Leo Hassler’s setting of Ein feste Burg is a potent motet for SATB choir, setting the famous German text of Martin Luther. The music opens with a powerful statement of the chorale melody, the voices interweaving in rich polyphony to convey the steadfastness of faith. Hassler’s contrapuntal skill is evident throughout as he builds momentum, reflecting the text’s message of God as a strong fortress against the forces of evil. The motet effectively captures the solemnity and defiant spirit of Luther’s hymn, offering a profound musical interpretation of its theological themes. It is a substantial work suitable for a choir seeking to explore significant sacred repertoire.