Format : Vocal Score
SKU: CA.3108055
ISBN 9790007183387. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
The Reformation cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80b, published by Carus-Verlag for the first time in a practical performing edition, remained unknown to Bach scholars until well into the 20th century. The evidence of its existence is three fragments of the first folio of Bach's score, which can be dated to the years 1728-1731. By contrast, the long-familiar expanded new version of the cantata with its powerful opening chorus (BWV 80) dates from the 1730s or 1740s. It only survives in a copy of Bach's score, but this allows conclusions to be drawn about the history of the versions; thus, by using the fragments mentioned above, it has been possible to reconstruct the first version. This result is a Bach cantata which is less extensive and in a more concise normal format, with reduced wind instruments. A relaxed, contrapuntal four-part chorale movement with the first and last verses of the Lutheran hymn forms the framework, and the other movements are the same as in the later new version. This simpler cantata is also entirely suitable for celebrating Reformation Day, as Bach did around 1730. Score available separately - see item CA.3108000.
SKU: CA.3108053
ISBN 9790007183370. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
SKU: CA.1019105
ISBN 9790007021771. Language: German. Text: Luther, Martin.
Score available separately - see item CA.1019100.
SKU: CA.3108063
ISBN 9790007206819. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
The Reformation cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80b, published by Carus-Verlag for the first time in a practical performing edition, remained unknown to Bach scholars until well into the 20th century. The evidence of its existence is three fragments of the first folio of Bach's score, which can be dated to the years 1728-1731. By contrast, the long-familiar expanded new version of the cantata with its powerful opening chorus (BWV 80) dates from the 1730s or 1740s. It only survives in a copy of Bach's score, but this allows conclusions to be drawn about the history of the versions; thus, by using the fragments mentioned above, it has been possible to reconstruct the first version. This result is a Bach cantata which is less extensive and in a more concise normal format, with reduced wind instruments. A relaxed, contrapuntal four-part chorale movement with the first and last verses of the Lutheran hymn forms the framework, and the other movements are the same as in the later new version. This simpler cantata is also entirely suitable for celebrating Reformation Day, as Bach did around 1730. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3108000.
SKU: CA.3108069
ISBN 9790007134129. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
The Reformation cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80b, published by Carus-Verlag for the first time in a practical performing edition, remained unknown to Bach scholars until well into the 20th century. The evidence of its existence is three fragments of the first folio of Bach's score, which can be dated to the years 1728-1731. By contrast, the long-familiar expanded new version of the cantata with its powerful opening chorus (BWV 80) dates from the 1730s or 1740s. It only survives in a copy of Bach's score, but this allows conclusions to be drawn about the history of the versions; thus, by using the fragments mentioned above, it has been possible to reconstruct the first version. This result is a Bach cantata which is less extensive and in a more concise normal format, with reduced wind instruments. A relaxed, contrapuntal four-part chorale movement with the first and last verses of the Lutheran hymn forms the framework, and the other movements are the same as in the later new version. This simpler cantata is also entirely suitable for celebrating Reformation Day, as Bach did around 1730. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3108000.
SKU: CA.3108061
ISBN 9790007206796. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
SKU: CA.3108071
ISBN 9790007206833. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
SKU: CA.3108062
ISBN 9790007206802. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
SKU: CA.3108099
ISBN 9790007206857. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
SKU: CA.3108064
ISBN 9790007206826. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin / Franck, Salomo.
SKU: CA.3135100
ISBN 9790007181598.
In good time for the Reformation anniversary year 2017, this edition offers four distinctive movements from Johann Sebastian Bach's Reformation cantatas in arrangements for choir and organ. From the cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80 the ornate opening chorus, the fifth movement Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel war, with its impressive musical depiction of the battle between heavenly and evil powers, and the final chorale Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn are included. These are joined by the festive chorale Nun danket alle Gott from the Reformation cantata Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild BWV 79. The transcription of Bach's orchestral writing for organ offers performers plenty of opportunity for artistic interpretation, and enables the movements to be performed in an attractive way even with limited resources.
SKU: CA.333590
ISBN 9790007184803. Key: C major. Language: German. Text: Luther, Martin.
SKU: BP.2102B
Full score and parts for flute I,II; oboe I, II; clarinet in B-flat I,II; bassoon I, II; horn in F I,II (III, IV); trumpet in B-flat I, II; trombone I, II; tuba; percussion I, II; harp (optional); violin I, II; viola, cello; double bass.
SKU: CA.1019119
ISBN 9790007189808. Language: German. Text: Luther, Martin.
Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1019100.
SKU: CA.1019116
ISBN 9790007021832. Language: German. Text: Luther, Martin.
SKU: BP.2103A
Full score and parts for 2 trumpets, horn, 2 trombones, tuba and percussion.