“Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands” (Christ lag in Todesbanden), text and tune by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Johann Crüger (1649). Homophonic, SATB.
Recording of stanzas 3 and 5. Mount Hope Lutheran School Kammerchor, May 2022.
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
Christ lag in Todesbanden, ELH 343, hymn-based, LSB 458, Martin Luther, TLH 195
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