Soli SATB, SATB Choir, Ob (auch Obdc), 2 Vl, Va, Bc - Level 3

SKU: CA.3108063

Cantata for Reformation Day. First Leipzig version. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Hymns by Martin Luther: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott. Ein Feste Burg (Erste Leipz. Fassung). Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Reformation day. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1728/31. BWV 80b. 12 pages. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.080/63. Published by Carus Verlag (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.

By Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Daniel Pinkham. For SATB, cornetto (oboe), 2 violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass or piano (organ). BWV 238(D)(Eng-Lat). Sacred Choral Works. Published by C.F. Peters.

SATB choir, basso continuo [2 trumpet, timpani, 2 violin, viola] - Level 2

SKU: CA.9192412

Choral und Fuge. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. German title: Zwingt Die Saiten. Choral Und Fuge 5005701. Sacred vocal music. Single Part, Violin 2. BWV. 2 pages. Duration 3 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 91.924/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.9192412).

ISBN 9790007235994. Language: German. Text: Eham, Max. Text: Max Eham.

Score available separately - see item CA.9192400.

SAB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3118713

Cantata for the 7th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Frieder Rempp. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Viola. Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide, Whitsun. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1726. BWV 187. 8 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.187/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3118713).

ISBN 9790007209988. Text language: German/English.

The two-part cantata from Bach's third cycle of cantatas was performed for the first time on 4 August 1726 (the 7th Sunday after Trinity). The large-scale opening chorus for full forces to a text from Psalm 104 shows in its formal diversity Bach at the height of his powers. The second part of the cantata begins with a biblical text (Matthew 6, 31 ff.), not as a choral movement here, but as an extended bass arioso (Vox Christi). A meditative soprano aria with solo oboe forms the high point of the second part. Bach re-used the opening chorus, both the arias and even the bass arioso later in the G minor Mass BWV 235. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3118700.

SATB choir, 2 violins, 3 trombones colla parte, organ, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3500809

Arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach. Composed by Francesco Durante. Edited by Frieder Rempp. Arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach. This edition: urtext. 3x 35.008/31 3 trombones. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Missa C-Moll. Bwv Anh.26. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Set of Orchestra Parts. Duration 18 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 35.008/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3500809).

ISBN 9790007212988. Text language: Latin.

Johann Sebastian Bach was able to appreciate good works by other composers, as is shown by contemporary accounts, and by a glimpse into what remains of his music library. Francesco Durante, maestro di cappella in Naples, was known in his time as an accomplished composer, who in his sacred works sought to achieve accommodation between the strict stile antico and the stile moderno of concert music at that time. This combination distinguishes his Mass in C minor, and it may have been what awakened Johann Sebastian Bach's interest in this work. He copied it about 1730, not merely for study purposes but in order to perform it, as is indicated by various alterations which he made to the composition. Bach replaced the Christe by a composition of his own, and for the Kyrie II he used Durante's music for the Gloria, making the alterations required by the different words. A worthwhile discovery! Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3500800.

Soli STB, SATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Obda, Cor, 2 Vl, Va, Bc - Level 3

SKU: CA.3110749

Cantata for the 7th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1724. BWV 107. 20 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.107/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3110749).

ISBN 9790007239886. Key: B minor. Language: German/English. Text: Heermann, Johann.

Score and part available separately - see item CA.3110700.

Orchestra ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes/2 oboe d'amore, [horn], 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3117805

Cantata for the 8th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. German title: Wo Gott, Der Herr, Nicht Bei Uns Halt. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Trinity. Choral Score. Composed 1724. BWV 178. 16 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.178/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117805).

ISBN 9790007049881. Key: A minor. Language: German/English. Text: Jonas, Justus. Text: Justus Jonas.

Score available separately - see item CA.3117800.