Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen (Himmelfahrtsoratorium)
Ascension oratorio
by Johann Sebastian Bach
4-Part - Sheet Music

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3101109

Ascension oratorio. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. This edition: urtext. 1x 31.011/21 flute 1, 1x 31.011/22 flute 2, 1x 31.011/23 oboe 1, 1x 31.011/24 oboe 2, 4x 31.011/31 3 trumpets and timpani. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: Himmelfahrtsoratorium /31 4 x liefern = 8. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Oratorios, Ascension. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1735. BWV 11. 56 pages. Duration 32 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.011/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3101109).

ISBN 9790007042028. Key: D major. Language: German.

Besides the Weihnachtsoratorium BVW 248, Bach composed an additional work for the feast days of the church year 1734/35: The Himmelfahrtsoratorium BWV 11 (Ascension Oratorio). Although in its dimensions and character the oratorio is akin to his cantatas, it occupies a special position as a result of the epic text on which it is based; the text includes a biblical story. In particular, the festive atmosphere and instrumentation of the opening and closing choruses mirror the triumphant joy of Christ's ascension. This is a new edition in the Stuttgart Bach Editions series, edited by Ulrich Leisinger. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3101100.