Ich bin die Wurzel des Geschlechtes David (Johann Hermann Schein)
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- CPDL #23586: Capella
- Editor: Gerd Eichler (submitted 2011-05-20). Score information: A4, 6 pages, 117 kB Copyright: CPDL
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- Editor: Peter Kaplan (submitted 2010-12-23). Score information: Letter, 10 pages, 120 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: In original key. Altus part written in tenor clef.
General Information
Title: Ich bin die Wurzel des Geschlechtes David
Translated Title: I am the Root and the Offspring of David
Composer: Johann Hermann Schein
Larger work: Israelsbrünnlein (Fontana d'Israel)
Number of voices: 5vv Voicings: SSTTB or SSATB
Genre: Sacred, Motet
Language: German
Instruments: Basso continuo
Published: 1623
Description: Number 24 from Johann Schein's masterwork Israelsbrünnlein (or Fontana d'Israel).
Original text and translations
German text Ich bin die Wurzel des Geschlechtes David, ein heller Morgenstern. |
English translation I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the brilliant morning star. |