Cantata for Whit Sunday-Cantata for Whit SundayIn 1717 Telemann composed his cantata Gott Der Hoffnung Erfülle Euch for the first day of Whitsun based on a text by Erdmann Neumeister. It forms part of the Concerten-Jahrgang also known as Das Harmonische Zion or Italienischer Jahrgang where all the cantatas are conceived as concertos for vocal and instrumental parts and have been colourfully scored.This particular work includes two Oboes two Corni da Caccia and Strings. Vocal soloists choir and instruments alternate and have equal musical standing in this festive Whitsun cantata which provides a valuable addition to the church service orconcert repertoire.Urtext edition based on Georg Philipp Telemann Musical Works Cantata for the first day of WhitsunIdeal for church services and concertsAn attractive addition to the repertoire with a view to the 250th anniversary of Telemann s death (2017)Full score & parts (BA5898) and vocal score (BA5898-90) available for sale
SKU: CA.3911912
ISBN 9790007055578. Key: B flat major. Language: German/English.
In his Christmas cantata Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Ehr (To God, on high alone be praise), Telemann celebrates the birth of Jesus as a symbol of the reconciliation with God and as a message of salvation for a sinful humanity. The cantata makes provision for a competent baritone soloist who sings two challenging arias, as well as a four-part choir which provides the framework for the composition with two unadorned chorale verses and, as a climax, intones the Christmas paean from Luke 2:14 Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe (Praise to God in his high heaven). In the first aria, the muted sounds of the optional high trumpet accompany the words O Freudengetone, wie lieblich, wie schone (O music of blessing! How lovely, how pleasing), evoking a gentle Christmas luster. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3911900.
