Month: February 2014

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From the first motet, “Warum ist das Licht gegeben den Mühseligen,” which includes Job 3:20-23; Lamentations 3:41; James 5:11 [German]

20 Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;

21 Which long for death, but it cometh not; and dig for it more than for hid treasures;

22 Which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad, when they can find the grave?

23 Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, and whom God hath hedged in?

41 Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.

11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

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Zwei Motetten, Op. 74 (1877 for the first motet, which uses Biblical texts), by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Zwei Motetten by Johannes Brahms - Sofia Vokalensemble

Performed by Sofia Vokalensemble

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MP3: Zwei Motetten für gemischten Chor, op. 74: I. Warum ist das Licht gegeben den Mühseligen? / Johannes Brahms / Bella Musica Edition

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Warum ist das Licht gegeben (aus: Zwei Motetten). By Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Edited by Gunter Graulich. For SSATBB Choir. D-Moll (D minor). German title: Warum ist das Licht gegeben. Sacred, Chamber Choir – Recommended by Frieder Bernius; Occasions: Mourning, Death. Level 3. Full score. Language: German. Op. 74, No. 1. 8 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4012010).

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English: The only known likeness of Dieterich Buxtehude. 1674, Johannes Voorhout (detail). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Including: Colossians 3:17; Psalm 37:4 [German]

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

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Alles, was ihr tut mit Worten oder Werken, BuxWV 4 by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637/39-1707)


Performed by Orquesta provincial de Granada y coro Omnes Populi de Motril – Director Algis Zaboras

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Whatsoe’er ye do, by word of mouth or by action by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707). Edited by Gunter Graulich. Arranged by Paul Horn. For Soli SB, SATB Choir, 2 Violin, 2 Viola (3 Violin, Viola), Violin (Cello), Basso Continuo. This edition: Paperbound. G-Dur (G major). Stuttgart Urtext Edition. German title: Alles, was ihr tut 4. Cantatas, New year, Easter and Eastertide, Christmas, Wedding, Confirmation. Level 3. Full score. Language: German/English. BuxWV 4. 32 pages. Duration 15 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3600100).

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Revelation 5:12-13 [German]

12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

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Das Lamm, das erwürget ist (movt. 11 from Cantata 21, Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis; 1713-31 original and revisions), composed by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

BWV 21 [Coro] Das Lamm, das erwürget ist

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Cantata No. 21 — Ich hatte viel Bekummernis (SATB with SATB Soli (German, English Language Edition)). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Cantata; Larger Works; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Kalmus Edition. Baroque; Masterwork; Sacred. Book. 76 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.K06020).

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Psalm 96:1,3-4; 93:4,9,11

1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.

3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

4 The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.

9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.

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Chandos Anthem No. 4, O sing unto the Lord a new song (1717) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

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O sing unto the Lord a new song by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). Arranged by Theodora Pavlovitch. For soprano voice solo, SSA choir, oboe, 2 violins and basso continuo. This edition: Paperbound. German title: O sing unto the Lord HWV 249b arranged. Hymns. Full score. Language: English/German. HWV 249b. 32 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5524950).

 

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