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Musikalische Exequien

January 01, 1970

Musikalische Exequien, Op. 7, SWV 279–281, is a sacred funeral music that Heinrich Schütz wrote in 1635 or 1636 for the funeral services of Count Henry II, Count of Reuss-Gera, who had died on 3 December 1635. It is Schütz's most famous work of funeral music.[1]

Musikalische Exequien
Funeral music by Heinrich Schütz
Henry II Reuss, Count of Gera
CatalogueSWV 22 to 47
Opus7
Textcompiled by Henry II, Count of Reuss-Gera
LanguageGerman
DedicationHenry II, Count of Reuss-Gera
Scoringsoloists, choir, continuo

It comprises three sections:

  1. Concert in Form einer teutschen Begräbnis-Messe
  2. Motet Herr, wenn ich nur Dich habe
  3. Canticum Simeonis Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener

Henry II had planned the service himself and chose the texts, some of which are scriptural and others of which are from 16th-century Lutheran writers, including Martin Luther himself. He commissioned Schütz to compose the music on the occasion of his death.

Part I, by far the longest part of the work, is scored for SSATTB (2 sopranos, alto, 2 tenors, bass) chorus alternating with small ensembles of soloists. Part II is scored for double choir SATB SATB, and Part III is written for SATTB choir and a trio of soloists. All movements are accompanied by basso continuo.

The work was known to Brahms, as it is thought that he owned a copy of the score;[2] his German Requiem is remarkably similar in content.

The work was the first requiem in the German language.[3]

Recordings edit

There have been many recordings, making the Exequien the most recorded work of 17th-century German vocal music, including:

References edit

  1. ^ Haar, James (2014). European Music, 1520-1640. Boydell & Brewer Ltd. p. 365. ISBN 978-1843838944.
  2. ^ nicotano (5 October 2021). "Heinrich Schütz – Musikalische Exequien". diesis&bemolle (in Italian). Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  3. ^ The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica (26 December 2015). "Heinrich Schutz". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 27 December 2015. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  • Wolff, Christoph (2005). "Bible and Hymnal in Johann Sebastian Bach's Music". In Carl Schalk; Carlos R. Messerli (eds.). Thine the amen: essays on Lutheran church music in honor of Carl Schalk. Kirk House Publishers. p. 112. ISBN 1-932688-11-0.

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