Herr, unser Herrscher (Psalm 8), SWV 27 (Heinrich Schütz)

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• (Posted 2015-07-03)  CPDL #35955: 

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2015-07-03).   Score information: A4, 18 pages, 172 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Clefs modernised. Time signature changed from 4/2 to 2/2. Source may be found at IMSLP.

General Information

Title: Herr, unser Herrscher (Psalm 8), SWV 27
Composer: Heinrich Schütz
Lyricist: Psalm 8

Number of voices: 8vv   Voicing: SSAT.ATBB

Genre: Sacred, Motet

Language: German
Instruments: Mixed ensemble

Published: Psalmen Davids sampt etlichen Moteten und Concerten (Op. 2, Dresden, 1619)

Description: The source contains 5 parts marked Vox instrumentalis. These could be treated either as instrumental parts, or as a third, SSATB, choir.

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Original text and translations

Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 8.