Christ lag in Todesbanden (BWV 625)
from Das Orgelbüchlein by Johann Sebastian Bach
Background
The text of this chorale comes from Martin Luther's paraphrase of the Easter sequence Victimae pascbali laudes.[1]
The text and mood of this chorale is one of great joy and triumph, celebrating life and victory over death. The English translation of the text is as follows:
Christ lay in death's fetters,
given up for our sin.
He rose again
and brought us life.
Therefore let us be glad,
praise and thank God,
and sing Alleluia!
Alleluia!
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Registration and Organs
To convey the feeling of triumph and joy, a big and full registration will help to convey this message.
Registration might include:
Manual: 8', 4', 2' (Principals) + Mixture
Pedal: 16', 8', 4' (Principals) + Reed
Fingering and Pedaling
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Articulation and Phrasing
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Ornamentation
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Tempo and Meter
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Scores and Editions
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Recordings
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Free Online
James Kibbie, 1717 Trost organ, St. Walpurgis, Großengottern, Germany, using _____.
Pay to Listen
William Porter at the 1723 Hildebrandt at Störmthal., including 10 other pieces from Das Orgelbuchlein.
Other Resources
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Notes
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