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Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672): Choral Composer Extraordinaire
en haben!” (“But have eternal life!). This is an accessi- 13–22), which frames the bulk of the text of Psalm 19
ble, worthwhile piece of choral repertory that deserves (mm. 23 – 92). Between these two grand tuttis, Schütz
frequent performance. uses a variety of vocal scoring and textures, including
Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes SWV 387 has a a wonderful bit of tone painting for the closing phrase
formal structure that invites a contrast between solo of the fifth verse, “zu laufen den Weg.” (Figure 7)
and tutti vocal parts, especially in the grand tutti (mm. This passage is a prime example of the rhythmic
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