The Christmas Oratorio was composed in 1734. It is divided into 6 parts; and these are defined as being for performance respectively on the first second and third days of Christmas on New Year's Day the Sunday after this and on the Epiphany. Arranged for SATB chorus Soli and Orchestra. This vocal score includes a Piano reduction.

Vocal score and performance material available for sale.Lavishly scored oratorio of a festive nature.Based on the New Bach Edition.Bilingual foreword by Andreas Glöckner (Ger/Eng).Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems. As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the Christmas Oratorio) Bach reveals a special fondness for colourful orchestration with two Flutes two Oboes threeTrumpets Timpani and Strings creating a splendid Baroque sound with a strikingly festive character.This edition is based on the thoroughly researched musical text from the New Bach Edition.

Vocal score and performance material available for sale.Lavishly scored oratorio of a festive nature.Based on the New Bach Edition.Bilingual foreword by Andreas Glöckner (Ger/Eng).Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems. As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the Christmas Oratorio) Bach reveals a special fondness for colourful orchestration with two Flutes two Oboes threeTrumpets Timpani and Strings creating a splendid Baroque sound with a strikingly festive character.This edition is based on the thoroughly researched musical text from the New Bach Edition.

Vocal score and performance material available for sale.Lavishly scored oratorio of a festive nature.Based on the New Bach Edition.Bilingual foreword by Andreas Glöckner (Ger/Eng).Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems. As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the Christmas Oratorio) Bach reveals a special fondness for colourful orchestration with two Flutes two Oboes threeTrumpets Timpani and Strings creating a splendid Baroque sound with a strikingly festive character.This edition is based on the thoroughly researched musical text from the New Bach Edition.

Urtext edition-Vocal score and performance material available for sale.Lavishly scored oratorio of a festive nature.Based on the New Bach Edition.Bilingual foreword by Andreas Glöckner (Ger/Eng).Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems. As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the Christmas Oratorio) Bach reveals a special fondness for colourful orchestration with two Flutes two Oboes threeTrumpets Timpani and Strings creating a splendid Baroque sound with a strikingly festive character.This edition is based on the thoroughly researched musical text from the New Bach Edition.

This collection presents a varied repertoire by J. S. Bach arranged for the Organ by Martin Setchell.Bringing a wealth of popular pieces under the fingers and feet of intermediate players this volume caters for all parts of the church service as well as providing recital repertoire and popular encores.Taking its cue from the Baroque practice of transcription and with the needs of modern players in mind Bach Transcriptions For Organ presents a set of pieces with wide and varied use and makes a valuable addition to any organist's repertoire.This volume includes:A selection of varied repertoire by J.S. Bach in new arrangements for the Organ.16 pieces from a cross-section of the master's instrumental and Choral works.Practical new transcriptions by a leading concert organist suited to most Organs.Music suitable for all parts of a church service - preludes postludes and communion pieces - as well as recital repertoire and popular encores.A host of well-known favourites including the Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2 the slow movement of the Double Violin Concerto and the Pastoral Symphony from the Christmas Oratorio as well as less familiar works.

Study score format 22.5 x 16.5cmBach???s Christmas Oratorio composed in 1734 narrates the story of the birth of Jesus in a cycle of six cantatas with a text probably by Christian Friedrich Henrici (known as Picander) who provided several libretti for Bach during his Leipzig period.Like the St. Matthew and St. John Passions the Christmas Oratorio is narrated by an Evangelist and includes devices from Italian opera such as the recitative and aria. It was written to be performed during the thirteen days of Christmas of the Lutheran Church calendar (25 December 6 January) allowing the wondrous story of theGospel to gradually unfold.- Full score and performance material (BA5014) vocal score (BA5014-90) and study score (TP85) available for sale.- Urtext of the New Bach Edition.

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio composed in 1734 narrates the story of the birth of Jesus in a cycle of six cantatas with a text probably by Christian Friedrich Henrici (known as Picander) who provided several libretti for Bach during his Leipzig period.Like the St. Matthew and St. John Passions the Christmas Oratorio is narrated by an Evangelist and includes devices from Italian opera such as the recitative and aria. It was written to be performed during the thirteen days of Christmas of the Lutheran Church calendar (25 December 6 January) allowing the wondrous story of the Gospel to gradually unfold.- Fullscore and performance material (BA5014) vocal score (BA5014-90) and study score (TP85) available for sale.- Urtext of the New Bach Edition.

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio composed in 1734 narrates the story of the birth of Jesus in a cycle of six cantatas with a text probably by Christian Friedrich Henrici (known as Picander) who provided several libretti for Bach during his Leipzig period.Like the St. Matthew and St. John Passions the Christmas Oratorio is narrated by an Evangelist and includes devices from Italian opera such as the recitative and aria. It was written to be performed during the thirteen days of Christmas of the Lutheran Church calendar (25 December 6 January) allowing the wondrous story of the Gospel to gradually unfold.- Fullscore and performance material (BA5014) vocal score (BA5014-90) and study score (TP85) available for sale.- Urtext of the New Bach Edition.