Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German
composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and
violinist of the Baroque period. He enriched many
established German styles through his skill in
counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and
the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from
abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's
compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the
Mass in B minor, the The Well-Tempered Clavier, his
cantatas, chorales, partitas, Passions, and...(+)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German
composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and
violinist of the Baroque period. He enriched many
established German styles through his skill in
counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and
the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from
abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's
compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the
Mass in B minor, the The Well-Tempered Clavier, his
cantatas, chorales, partitas, Passions, and organ
works. His music is revered for its intellectual depth,
technical command, and artistic beauty.
"Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein" (Oh God, look down
from heaven), BWV 2, is a church cantata by Johann
Sebastian Bach. He composed the chorale cantata in
Leipzig for the second Sunday after Trinity and first
performed it on 18 June 1724. It is the second chorale
cantata from his second annual cycle, of chorale
cantatas, based on Martin Luther's hymn Ach Gott, vom
Himmel sieh darein, published in 1524 in the first
Lutheran hymnal.
"Die Armen sind verstört" (The Wretched are Confused)
is a Recitive (Mvt. 4) for Bass and Strings. Although
this piece was originally created for Voice (SATB) and
period instruments, I created this arrangement for Wind
Quartet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon).
PARTITION