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Herr nun lässt du deinen Diener in Frieden fahren
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Evening Canticles
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Herr nun lässt du deinen Diener in Frieden fahren by Andreas Hammerschmidt — Lyrics
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace:
Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum
Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum:
Lumen ad revelationem gentium, et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.
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About Herr nun lässt du deinen Diener in Frieden fahren
Andreas Hammerschmidt's motet Herr nun lässt du deinen Diener in Frieden fahren sets the Nunc Dimittis, the ancient Canticle of Simeon, a text traditionally sung at Compline, the final service of the day. The composer's setting is for a substantial eight-part choir (SSATTB), offering rich harmonic possibilities. While the primary text is Latin, Hammerschmidt also incorporates the German translation, weaving the familiar words of Simeon's peaceful departure into a devotional work. This motet is a powerful example of sacred music from its era, suitable for liturgical use or concert performance.
