Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied
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Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied (Sing unto the Lord a new song, BWV 225) is a motet
by Johann Sebastian Bach
. It was first performed in Leipzig
around 1727, using psalm 149
:1–3 for its first movement, a 1548 Johann Gramann
hymn for the second movement and psalm 150
:2 and 6 for its third movement.
Motet
In classical music, motet is a word that is applied to a number of highly varied choral musical compositions.-Etymology:The name comes either from the Latin movere, or a Latinized version of Old French mot, "word" or "verbal utterance." The Medieval Latin for "motet" is motectum, and the Italian...
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity...
. It was first performed in Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
around 1727, using psalm 149
Psalm 149
-Christianity:It is one of the Laudate psalms and was sung as part of a trio of psalms during Lauds in the Roman rite....
:1–3 for its first movement, a 1548 Johann Gramann
Johann Gramann
Johann Gramann or Graumann was a Protestant-Lutheran pastor, theologian, teacher, humanist, reformer and leader of the church. He worked as rector of the Thomasschule in Leipzig...
hymn for the second movement and psalm 150
Psalm 150
Psalm 150 is a psalm in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. In it, the writer urges the congregation to praise God with music and dancing. The text, beloved by Jews and Christians alike, has often been set to music...
:2 and 6 for its third movement.
External links
- Information on the work on www.bach-cantatas.com
- English and German texts at Emmanuel Music