Martin Luther - Five Chorales

with lute sets by Esaias Reusner d. Ä.

Martina Kirchhof, Viola da Gamba

Lutz Kirchhof, Renaissance lute

Title list

Diß sind die heilgen zehn Gebot      (01:07)

Wir glauben all an einen Gott      (03:12)

Vater unser im Himmelreich         (01:33)

Ach Gott vom Himmel sieh darein (01:21)

Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott      (01:10)

Total time: 08'25   LutzLute LL 140008

The lute was a faithful companion for Martin Luther throughout his turbulent life. His playing gave him and those around him great pleasure. He lifted his listeners out of melancholy and grief with his lute music and found deep religious meaning in its musical tones. “He also sings and plays solo; Luther is a master string player. In his musical circle, fun, laughter and string playing are often enjoyed together.” (Melanchthon)

His aim is to generate gaiety and an air of lightness with his playing. “While the musician plays on the strings, he is touched by the hand of the Lord.” (Martin Luther)

Lutz Kirchhof

Example from a live recording: