- Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 718
[4:30]
Ornamented chorale for two keyboards and, finally, full pedal. Bach specifies piano and forte and throws in some interesting interludes. Disclaimer: A
live player would have needed two assistants for the rapidly varying echo effects used in this virtual performance.
Midi File available.
Instrument:
Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Georgenkirche - Rötha, Germany (1721) -
Samples by Brett Milan
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- Chorale Text
German:
Christ lag in Todesbanden,
Für unser Sünd gegeben,
Der ist wieder erstanden,
Und hat uns bracht das Leben;
Des wir sollen frölich sein,
Gott loben und ihm dankbar sein,
Und singen ihm Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
English:
In death's strong grasp the Saviour lay,
for our offences given;
But now the Lord is ris'n today,
And brings us life from heaven;
Wherefore let us all rejoice,
And praise our God with cheerful voice,
And sing loud Alleluias, Alleluia!
Audio track was created with Hauptwerk v. 1 software
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