“Awake, My Heart, with Gladness” (Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden), text by Paul Gerhardt (1647). Tune by Johann Crüger (1648). Setting by Johann Crüger (1649). Homophonic, SATB.
Recording of stanzas 4 and 6. Mount Hope Lutheran School Kammerchor. May 2024.
Johann Crüger (1598-1662) was a composer, cantor, and private tutor in Berlin, Germany. He published sacred music prolifically and edited the most widely-used Lutheran hymnal of the 17th century. Crüger strongly promoted congregational singing, composing many beloved Lutheran hymn tunes.
Easter
Auf auf mein Herz mit Freuden, ELH 341, hymn-based, LSB 467, Paul Gerhardt, TLH 192
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