Machet die Tore weit
(original version)
by Andreas Hammerschmidt
Score - Sheet Music

SSATBarB, Bc - Level 2

SKU: CA.103700

(original version). Composed by Andreas Hammerschmidt. Edited by Uwe Wolf. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.103700).

ISBN 9790007244330. Key: G major. German.

Machet die Tore weit is perhaps Andreas Hammerschmidt's best-known composition. But it is mainly performed in a form which does not originate from the composer - considerably shortened, with altered part-writing, and less text. Carus is now making this popular piece available for choirs in the composer's more coherent original form.

Influenced by Heinrich Schutz, Andreas Hammerschmidt (1611-1675) and other composers in central Germany wrote sacred vocal compositions with some discreet modern influences. These were widely performed in the late 17th and early 18th century, thanks to their ease of performance and catchy music. And today this music, with its song-like melodies, continues to offer an easy way of approaching 17th century compositions.

The well-known arranged version will continue to be available (Carus 1.007).