A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (SWV 143)

Setting by Heinrich Schütz

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott), text by Martin Luther (1529). Setting by Heinrich Schütz (1628, SWV 143). Homophonic, SATB.
Recording of stanzas 1 and 2. Soprano: Hannah Engwall, Alto: Anna Hahn, Tenor: Andrew Richard, Bass: Nathanael Hahn. January 2025.

Special feature! See the original score from the Becker Psalter of 1628, pgs. 220-222.

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Heinrich Schütz

Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672) was a composer, organist, and chapel master in Dresden, Germany. Influenced by his studies in Italy as well as his Lutheran heritage, Schütz wrote sacred music that follows a rich concerto style and was a significant precursor to the Lutheran cantata.
  • Anytime, Reformation
  • Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, ELH 250, ELH 251, hymn-based, LSB 656, LSB 657, Martin Luther, SWV 143, TLH 262

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