VOCES8: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen

VOCES8 sings the traditional German carol, 'Es ist ein Ros entsprungen' during a recording session for the group's album, EQUINOX.

A spotless Rose is blowing, sprung from a tender root,
Of ancient seers’ foreshowing of Jesse promised fruit;
Its fairest bud unfolds to light Amid the cold, cold winter;
and in the dark midnight.

The Rose which I am singing, whereof Isaiah said,
Is from its sweet root springing in Mary, purest Maid;
For, through our God’s great love and might,
The blessed Babe she bare us in a cold, cold winter’s night.

This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, Dispels with glorious splendour the darkness everywhere;
True Man, yet very God, From sin and death
He saves us, and lightens every load.

O Jesus, by being born out of this vale of tears,
Let Thy help guide us to the hall of joy In your father’s kingdom,
As we praise You eternally;
O God, give us that.

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[abrakadabar]

Gott schütze und segne Deutschland und gib den Familien aus Magdeburg die Kraft die sie brauche.

[jasonhurd]

I was raised in an atheist household, where inquiries into faith and supernatural grace were openly mocked and discouraged. I first heard this carol at the age of thirteen on a Christmas LP (yes, I am THAT old) my mother had bought. I listened to the words, and was intrigued by the mysterious and steadfast faith expressed therein. Thus began a journey that culminated in my baptism and confirmation in the Catholic Church, a full twenty years later. I will forever be grateful for the happy accident of hearing this carol that started me on that journey. ❤

[avelai]

"Es ist mein Ros ensprungen" was my dear grandpa's favourite carol. The best part of each christmas holiday, no, the best part of the whole year, was when the whole family gathered around the burning candles and sang the traditional 4-voices version of Praetorius. My mother, my sister and me used to sing soprano, my aunt and grandma alto, my unle and dad tenor and my grandpa was the bass. And what a voice my grandpa had, deep and mellow! His singing filled the whole room, and so did his warmth. In 2019 he died and there is no one left to sing the bass. Every time we sing this song we can hear and feel how he is missing. But still I'll never stop loving and finding comfort in this tune. Thank you, Voces8 and team, to bring it to such perfection.

[originalbeustertaler]

Ich hab nie etwas schöneres gehört. Danke!

[cosplayannie]

As a German this was and still is my fav Christmas song <3

[Traumburg]

Es ist so schön, dass es mich beinahe jedes mal zu Tränen rührt.

[stevenpoe]

The young lady who sings the first solo is a treasure. In heaven, the angels will gather round to listen to her.

[elfriedereichert]

ich kann kaum aufhören, diesen Chor zu hören!
Und sie singen das Deutsch ganz wunderbar.

[kennethbiebighauser]

My grandmothers favorite..Growing up in the early 1900s.- In northwest Minnesota...spoke only German till the age of 16...went to heaven in the early 1970s...My favorite Advent Carol....German and English! Merry Christmas to all!!!

[vewilli]

Dieser Gesang lässt den Hass in der Welt vergessen, hier hat das Böse keine Chance. 👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

[angelicprince]

Listening to this gives me comfort to go on living in this messed up world that is full of such hate, evil and darkness

[TheLeaveTaking]

"Es ist ein Ros entsprungen... aus einer Wurzel zart" - one of my favorite songs ever... tell me again that German cannot be beautiful... <3

[antunmrzlecki]

Schön. Eines der vielen geistlichen Lieder der Christenheit, ob katholisch, evangelisch, orthodox, usw... egal welcher Nation.

[leechumbley]

You blow me away with your professionalism and musicality. It is easy to forget that you sing so much of the wonderful harmony practically pianissimo, yet pure and fluent and fully audible. A beautiful carol, beautifully sung. Furthermore, your German pronunciation and stressing are flawless.

[brucekuehn]

So, how old? No one is sure, but the tune most familiar today originally appeared in the Speyer Hymnal (printed in Cologne in 1599), and the familiar harmonization was written by German composer Michael Praetorius in 1609.
Let’s just say, over 400 years of soothing souls at this time of year.

[fortyseven]

Das war dass Lieblingslied von meiner Oma in der Kirche. Dieses verbinde ich heute noch mit Ihr...Ich bin so traurig das sie sterben musste. ...ich hoffe sie ist immer bei mir😥

[patrickkahlen]

Das ist zumindest von der ersten Strophe her ein Trierer Weihnachtslied.Entstanden im 1200.
Ein Benediktiner Mönch hat am Morgen der Heiligabends eine Rose in Schnee blühen sehen.Daraufhin schrieb er den Text.Melodie und die anderen Strophen sind in 150 Jahre jünger.

[derheissegaertner]

So schön, das es fast der Welt entrückt scheint 😢 greetings from Germany and merry Christmas 🎄🔔☃️

[donaldbrown]

This is my all-time favorite bass part. And the overall harmony is stellar.

[robtayoung]

My wife and I were married December 27 and this was played at our wedding.