“From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee” (Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir), text by Martin Luther (1524). Setting by Heinrich Schütz (1628, SWV 235). Homophonic, SATB.
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, Holy Week, Lent
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu Dir, ELH 452, hymn-based, LSB 607, Martin Luther, SWV 235, TLH 329
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