SKU: CA.3140203
ISBN 9790007295080. German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.
Only the text and the last page of the autograph score of the Christmas Cantata “Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe†BWV 197.1 (197a) have survived, beginning with the end of the 2nd aria. This, along with the complete surviving 3rd aria are found in parody versions in the Wedding Cantata BWV 197 / BWV3 197.2, from which this cantata takes its BWV number. For a long time there has been a fascinating theory about the missing opening chorus: could this have been the parody source for the Gloria in the Mass in B minor? The musicologist and organist Pieter Dirksen has pursued this, creating a four-part choral version largely derived from corrections made in the autograph of the Mass in B minor. He has underlaid this with the text of the opening chorus (the German translation of the Gloria). What results is a convincing version of the Christmas Cantata – with one of Bach’s best-known choruses as the prominent opening chorus and plausible solutions for the other sections missing in the autograph.
SKU: CA.4060107
ISBN 9790007092849.
Score available separately - see item CA.4060100.
SKU: CA.900163
ISBN 9790007298265. Key: G minor. German. Text: Brandenburg, Maik.
SKU: CA.1021419
ISBN 9790007312299. Key: D major. Latin/German.
A perfect way to finish off a Christmas concert. Heribert Breuer, founder and conductor of the Berlin Bach Academy, conceived this four-minute piece as a final farewell to follow performances of the Christmas Oratorio. Alternatively it can easily be programmed together with other Christmas pieces with similar scoring.The Sicilian folk tune O sanctissima gradually emerges from a sustained organ pedal point in the orchestra. This melody seems familiar to the listeners ... and then the mystery is solved: hidden in the alto part can be heard the first verse of the German carol O du fröhliche! The second verse is given over to the sopranos, and the audience is invited to sing along in the third verse. After a brief coda all the performers wish the audience “Merry Christmas!â€. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1021400.
SKU: CA.3140200
ISBN 9790007295066. German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.
SKU: CA.2300400
ISBN 9790007240783. English/German. Text: Newman, John Henry.
This is the best of me, wrote Edward Elgar after the final measure of his Dream of Gerontius. Premiered in 1900, in Great Britain the work has long been a standard work in the repertoire of large oratorio choirs. Elgar's moving, poetic setting of the eponymous poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman is about a dying man and his journey beyond death to God. Before the eyes of the listeners, a musical image of the soul is created which flies past mocking demons to God with its protecting angel at its side, is allowed to look at God briefly, then faces the purgatory confident and comforted. The work is a real rarity in the history of oratorio, and for large choirs it is a thrilling alternative to the established repertoire of Requiem settings. Its popularity is thanks to the suggestive, often sensuous power of the music, the great choral scenes of the demons and the angels, and the three impressive solo parts.All previous editions were reprints based on the historic first printed materials, which are inconsistent. By contrast, Carus has produced a modern, newly-engraved edition, compatible in all sections, which takes all the sources into consideration and evaluates the autograph manuscript in detail. For this edition the complete orchestral material is available on sale, and the vocal score and full score contain both English and German singing texts. The full score is also available digitally.*,A milestone of late Romantic choral music, and a standard work in Great Britain*,First modern score with a full Critical Report and complete performance material- English and german singing texts
SKU: CA.3140219
ISBN 9790007300258. German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.
SKU: CA.4005607
ISBN 9790007087432.
Score available separately - see item CA.4005600.
SKU: CA.900121
ISBN 9790007298234. Key: G minor. German. Text: Brandenburg, Maik.
SKU: CA.5463919
ISBN 9790007138448.
Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5463900.
SKU: CA.4016507
ISBN 9790007092641.
Score available separately - see item CA.4016500.
SKU: CA.2034619
ISBN 9790007140533.
Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2034600.
SKU: CA.3140214
ISBN 9790007301613. German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.
SKU: CA.3140249
ISBN 9790007301620. German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.
SKU: CA.3140209
ISBN 9790007301576. German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.
SKU: CA.900150
ISBN 9790007298142. Key: G minor. German. Text: Brandenburg, Maik.
SKU: CA.3140211
ISBN 9790007301583. German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.
SKU: CA.1221119
ISBN 9790007141080.
Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1221100.
SKU: CA.1221319
ISBN 9790007141103.
Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1221300.
SKU: CA.900100
ISBN 9790007298135. Key: G minor. German. Text: Brandenburg, Maik.
SKU: CA.1284805
ISBN 9790007295714. German. Text: Dieterich, Babette.
SKU: CA.1003269
ISBN 9790007139728. Language: German.
Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1003200.
SKU: CA.2300403
ISBN 9790007240790. English/German. Text: Newman, John Henry.
SKU: CA.1950219
ISBN 9790007192716.
Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1950200.
SKU: CA.900109
ISBN 9790007298210. Key: G minor. German. Text: Brandenburg, Maik.
SKU: CA.4004807
ISBN 9790007087357.
Score available separately - see item CA.4004800.
SKU: CA.1021400
ISBN 9790007299873. Key: D major. Latin/German.
A perfect way to finish off a Christmas concert. Heribert Breuer, founder and conductor of the Berlin Bach Academy, conceived this four-minute piece as a final farewell to follow performances of the Christmas Oratorio. Alternatively it can easily be programmed together with other Christmas pieces with similar scoring.The Sicilian folk tune O sanctissima gradually emerges from a sustained organ pedal point in the orchestra. This melody seems familiar to the listeners ... and then the mystery is solved: hidden in the alto part can be heard the first verse of the German carol O du fröhliche! The second verse is given over to the sopranos, and the audience is invited to sing along in the third verse. After a brief coda all the performers wish the audience “Merry Christmas!â€
SKU: CA.1284803
ISBN 9790007295707. German. Text: Dieterich, Babette.
SKU: CA.2750007
ISBN 9790007141561.
Score available separately - see item CA.2750000.
