Christ ist erstanden
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| "Christ ist erstanden" | |
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| Hymn | |
Apel Codex, manuscript from c. 1500
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| English | Christ is risen |
| Language | German |
| Published | c. 1500 |
"Christ ist erstanden" (Christ is risen) is a German Easter hymn.[1] It appeared in the Apel Codex, a manuscript from around 1500.
The hymn appeared in translations in 24 hymnals.[2] It inspired vocal and organ music from the Renaissance to contemporary periods, including composers such as Michael Praetorius, Heinrich Schütz and Enjott Schneider, among others.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Chorale Melodies used in Bach's Vocal Works / Christ ist erstanden". bach-cantatas.com. 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "Christ ist erstanden". hymnary.org. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "Christ ist erstanden". Carus-Verlag. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
External links[edit]
- Christ ist erstanden ChoralWiki
