Just as the rain and snow fall from heaven (Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fallt)
Cantata for Sexagesima. Leipzig version
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Choir - Sheet Music

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SKU: CA.3101805

Cantata for Sexagesima. Leipzig version. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Frieder Rempp. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Holy Week. Choral Score. Composed 1715(?). BWV 18. Duration 21 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.018/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3101805).

ISBN 9790007204822. Text language: German/English.

The cantata dates from Bach's time in Weimar. The instrumental scoring of four violas and basso continuo - in the Leipzig performances enhanced by two recorders doubling viola I and II at the octave - is unique in Bach's cantata oeuvre. It lends a dark, luxurious sound to the four movements which is gently illuminated by the recorders. The work - with its instrumental sinfonia, a short secco recitative and an extended accompagnato recitative (both of which contain arioso inserts), a short soprano aria and a simple closing chorale - makes no great demands on the performing forces. Admirers of text interpretation by means of instrumental figuration will be richly rewarded. Score available separately - see item CA.3101800.