CCCI. SCHÜTZ, Heinrich (1585-1672)
We can imagine the antiphony (call-and-response) inherent in these works. Trumpets and trombones double the voices, and -- like Giovanni Gabrieli -- with whom Schütz had studied, the music was meant to echo and resound throughout the huge cathedrals in which they were performed.
This one is written in eight parts:
Who follow His ways.
You shall enjoy the fruit of your labors;
You shall be happy and you shall prosper,
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine within your house;
Your sons, like olive saplings around your table.
So shall the man who fears the LORD be blessed.
May the LORD bless you from Zion;
May you share in the prosperity of Jerusalem
All the days of your life
And live to see your children's children.
May all be well with Israel!
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