- Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, BWV 604
[1:49]
Short setting of a German Christmas chorale from the Liturgical Year, preceded by its source (Zwelwerk 8' + 4' + 2' with subtle dynamic curves
applied). For the Prelude, the Chorale melody is played an octave lower on the Hoofdwerk Octaaf 4' against the Zwelwerk Gemshoorn 8' + Roerfluit 8',
with Pedaal Subbas 16' + Gedekt 8'.
Instrument:
Vermeulen Brothers Organ at Congregation "Vloedschuur," Heteren, Holland (1959) -
Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
- Chorale Text
German:
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ,
Dass du Mench geboren bist,
Von einer Jungfrau, dass ist wahr,
Des freuet sich der Engel Schaar.
Kyrie-eleis.
English:
All praise to Jesus’ hallowed name,
Who of virgin pure became,
True man for us! The angels sing,
As the glad news to earth they bring.
Alleluia.
--Tr. R. Massi
Audio track was created with Hauptwerk v. 1 software
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