Sing Praise to God: Double Choir: Vocal Score

SKU: CA.4006814

ISBN 9790007060404. Key: D major. Language: Latin/English.

Scor e available separately - see item CA.4006800.

SKU: CA.3210114

ISBN 9790007051440. Language: German/English.

The present work, like much of W.F. Bach's church music output, is not an original composition but an adaptation of an existing work. The original source for this work ist the chorus Heilig, heilig ist Gott. It is not known for waht occasion the work was adapted to a new text. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3210100.

SKU: CA.3101614

ISBN 9790007204808. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin.

This cantata was first performed in Leipzig on New Year's Day 1726. It belongs to a small group of compositions which were composed between Advent 1725 and mid-January 1726 and whose text were written by the same author. There is no reference to the New Year in connection with the circumcision and naming of Jesus in this afternoon worship service. Rather the thoughts in this work are concerned with the praise of God and thanks for his good deeds. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3101600.

SKU: CA.4012414

ISBN 9790007217655. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

The German setting of the Te Deum was comissioned for the celebration of the 1000th aniversary of the German Reich in the Berlin cathedral. In the entirely homorhythmic choral arrangement, Mendelssohn seeks variety of sound through colorful harmonies and contrast between the different groups (choir, organ, brass and strings). Score and part available separately - see item CA.4012400.

SKU: GI.G-8272

UPC: 785147827207. English. Text Source: Psalm 103, alt., Psalter, 1912. Scripture: Psalm 103.

Based on Psalm 103, this concertato can be used throughout the liturgical year. The addition of brass quartet (2 trumpets, 2 trombones) and timpani, along with the regal, double-dotted organ accompaniment, gives stately dignity to this versatile song of praise.

SKU: CA.3117114

ISBN 9790007209483. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich. Text: Christian Friedrich Henrici (Picander).

Score available separately - see item CA.3117100.

SKU: CA.3107914

ISBN 9790007045289. Key: G major. Language: German/English.

Aft er the really well-known cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80, Bach's only other cantata for Reformation Day is Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild BWV 79. The central chorale movement Nun danket alle Gott has become extremely famous separately from the cantata. This movement is characterised by the catchy melody of the two horn parts with their interludes between the lines of the chorale. These in turn are taken from the freely-composed opening chorus, thus forming a surprising link between the movement for chorus and the chorale. The chorus and both the arias in the cantata were used later in a Latin parody in the so-called Lutheran Masses. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3107900.

SKU: CA.3040215

ISBN 9790007039844. Language: German/English.

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SKU: CA.1016615

ISBN 9790007021078. Language: German.

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SKU: CA.3106314

ISBN 9790007043742. Key: C major. Language: German/English.

Wit h its scoring for a large number of performers, who according to earlier practice were divided into various groups, this Cantata is clearly a festive work. In the richness of its scoring it was equalled, but not surpassed, by Bach's first Leipzig Cantate for the Election of the Town Council, BWV 119, of 1723. It is noticeable that the words of BWV 63 relate to Christmas only in the recitatives, while the choruses and arias express the praise of God in general terms. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3106300.