This edition was prepared by Gerd Eichler — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Herr, wann ich nur dich hab'
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Herr, wann ich nur dich hab' by Melchior Franck — Lyrics
Psalm 73, 2528
HERR, wann ich nur dich hab, so frag ich nichts nach Himmel und Erden.
Wann mir gleich Leib und Seel verschmacht, so bistu doch Gott allezeit meines Hertzen Trost und mein Theil.
Read full lyrics
About Herr, wann ich nur dich hab'
Melchior Franck's Herr, wann ich nur dich hab' unfolds with a grand and sonorous texture, setting a substantial German sacred text from Psalm 73. Scored for SSAT.ATTB, this motet presents a rich polyphonic dialogue, exploring the deep devotion expressed in the psalm's verses. The composer masterfully builds the musical argument, reflecting the text's profound statement of faith: that in God alone is comfort and strength, regardless of earthly circumstances. The interplay between the upper and lower voice groups creates a dynamic and moving setting, ideal for a choir seeking a powerful and textually resonant motet. Its scope offers opportunities for expressive vocalism and intricate contrapuntal work.
