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Heilig
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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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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Heilig by Johann Philipp Krieger — Lyrics
Heilig, heilig, heilig, ist Gott der Herr Zebaoth!
Alle Lande sind seiner Ehre voll.
About Heilig
The words of this German motet express the profound declaration 'Holy, holy, holy is God the Lord of hosts! All lands are full of his glory.' Johann Philipp Krieger crafts this sacred work for SATB choir, setting the exultant biblical text with fervent devotion. The music likely aims to convey the overwhelming majesty and omnipresence of the divine, a common theme in sacred motets of the Baroque era. This setting would offer a director the opportunity to explore rich SATB harmonies and direct the choir in delivering a powerful message of praise and awe.
