This particular cantata was written for a rarely occurring date, the 27th sunday after trinity. It is structured in three movements, quoting in the last movement. Sheep may safely graze, bwv 208 bouree from the 2nd violin partita brandenburg concerto no. Chorusfantasiarecit tenorduet sopbassariachorale tenorrecit bassduet sopbasschorale. Known widely as sleepers awake, this is possibly the best known of all bachs.
Nach, hans sachs 14941576, adapted by philipp nicolai 15561608 arr. Movement 4 of the cantata is the base for the first of bachs schubler chorales, bwv 645. Apr 11, 20 the bach cantata series is dedicated to exploring the more than 200 extant cantatas by the great master through informal performances by students and friends of the umd choral activities. Firstplymouth church lincoln nebraskavideos 4,806 views. Bach structured the cantata in seven movements, setting the first stanza as a chorale. Fourth movement aria from cantata bwv 93 from the protestant church. Midi learning files for works by johann sebastian bach. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. Movement 4 of the cantata is the base for the first of bachs schubler. Title wake up, cries the watchmens voice name translations cantata num. Bach cantata project choral program butler school of. Volumes, compilations, collection of wedding classics. The motet in eflat major is written for a fourpart choir.
The fourth movement, bwv 1404 is based on the second verse of the chorale, and is a tenor chorus. The fourth movement, based on the second verse of the chorale, is written in the. He composed the chorale cantata in leipzig for the 27th sunday after trinity and first performed it on 25 november 1731. Joseph machlis recordings for the enjoyment of music. The melody is heard only in the orchestra in this movement. Question 1 options roman catholic lutheran church of england.
The cantata is a late addition to bachs cycle of chorale cantatas, featuring additional poetry for two duets of jesus and the soul which expand the theme of. Bach second movement, andante choir the temple university choirs conductor eugene ormandy orchestra the philadelphia orchestra. Sleepers wake, later published in an organ transcription, bwv 645, as one of the schubler chorales. Arranged two trumpets in bb, horn in f, trombone, and tuba. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 midi noteworthy composer xml meter. He composed the chorale cantata in leipzig for the 27th sunday after trinity and first performed it on 25 november 1731 bach composed this cantata to complete his second annual. Movement 4 of the cantata is the base for the first of bach s schubler chorales, bwv 645. From the protestant church trogen in switzerland choir and orchestra of the j. The enjoyment of music the norton series fourth edition. At least five of the six pieces are transcriptions by bach of arias from his cantatas. Arranged arrangement for 2 trumpets, french horn, trombone, tuba. This is one of the bestknown and most theatrical of bachs sacred cantatas.
Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of cantata no. The stories for oratorios are generally drawn from. Bach the bach choir of bethlehem and the bach festival orchestra. The fourth movement, the tenor aria, was transcribed by bach for organ in. It was written in 1731 as part of bachs series of five cantatas for every sunday and special feast day in the lutheran calendar. Chapter 55 bwv 140 the cantatas of johan sebastian bach. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. It is based on the hymn of the same name by philipp nicolai 1599. The first movement bwv 1401 is an satb chorale fantasia based on the first verse of the chorale. Score,set of parts sheet music by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Question 1 options roman catholic lutheran church of. The fourth movement, based on the second verse of the chorale, is one of bachs most famous pieces. The viola and violin parts are played in unison in. In the fourth movement, the strings play one melody while the tenors sing another.
The bach cantata series is dedicated to exploring the more than 200 extant cantatas by the great master through informal performances by students and friends of the umd choral activities. This arrangement performed with piano accompaniment. Bach, hermann scherchen, orchestra of the vienna state. An extremely popular selection for weddings, processionals, ceremonies, background music, prelude music, and more. Lets look at each of those three movements, beginning with the last. The cantata is a late addition to bach s cycle of chorale cantatas, featuring additional poetry for two duets of jesus and the soul which expand the theme of. It is structured in three movements, quoting in the last movement his. Audiences will recognize this very popular melody and this transcription has a variety of playing applications including weddings. Hamburg, germany, 1608 lived an eventful lifehe fled from the spanish army, sparred with roman catholic and calvinist opponents, and ministered to plaguestricken congregations.
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