Arranged by Ryan Murphy. For SATB choir and piano/orchestra (piccolo, flute, oboe, english horn, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, 2 percussion [triangle, tambourine, suspended cymbal, snare drum, glockenspiel], harp(opt), strings). Mixed Voices. Christmas, Choral Leaflet. Level B (easy). Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 3'. Published by Oxford University Press

Composed by Glenn L. Rudolph. For SATB choir, Organ and English Horn or Viola. Medium. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Composed by William Walton (1902-1983). Edited by Steuart Bedford. For mixed choir, baritone voice solo, and orchestra (piccolo, 2 flutea, 2 oboea, english horn (opt.), 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, mixed chorus, baritone solo, piano, organ, 2 harps, strings; 2 brass bands). Oratorios. William Walton Edition. Pieces and Studies. Level D (difficult). Study score. 176 pages. Duration 35'. Published by Oxford University Press

By Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Neumann, Buszin(Urtext). For SSATB, 3 oboe, english horn (bsni), bassoon II, 3 violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, cembalo. BWV 227.Figured bass realized by Fritz Oberdoerffer,instrumental parts edited by Hugh Ross(Eng-Ger). Sacred Choral Works. Duration 25'. Published by C.F. Peters.

By Marty Haugen. For Voices: SATB, Solo. Instruments: English horn or C instrument (flute, recorder) (instruments required). Piano. A Christmas Hymn from Advice to a Prophet and Other Poems. Christmas Sacred. Level: easy. 12 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

(Wexford). Arranged by Ìämil Alwyn. Choir Sacred. For with English Horn, Cello, and Finger Cymbals (SATB choir). Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Worship Resources. H.W. Gray. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Marty Haugen. For Voices: SATB, solo, children's voices. Instruments: Oboe (or English horn), cello, synthesizer (instruments optional). Keyboard accompaniment. Celebration Series Sacred. Level: easy. 7 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.14008809

Composed by J. Michael Diack. Music Sales America. Classical. Vocal Score. Composed 2000. 12 pages. Music Sales #PAT15470. Published by Music Sales (HL.14008809).

UPC: 884088447403. 6.75x9.75x0.037 inches. English.

Arranged for SATB and Piano by Michael Diack. With apologies to Handel.

By Michael John Trotta. For SATB choir, Keyboard, Optional English Horn or Oboe. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

By Jacques Berthier. For Voices: SATB or unison, cantor, assembly. Instruments: Guitar, 2 flutes, oboe, english horn, cello (or bassoon) (instruments optional). Keyboard accompaniment. This new edition uses first- and third-person language (as opposed to original second-person) [in verses?]; alternate new text for refrain. Taize Community Sacred. Level: easy. 2 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Orchestra SBar vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, english horn, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello, contrabass, organ, harp - Grade 3

SKU: CA.5016409

Christmas cantata. Composed by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger. Edited by Harald Wanger. 1x 50.164/21 flute 1, 1x 50.164/22 flute 2, 1x 50.164/23 oboe 1, 1x 50.164/24 oboe 2, 1x 50.164/25 English horn, 1x 50.164/26 clarinet 1, 1x 50.164/27 clarinet 2, 1x 50.164/28 bassoon 1, 1x 50.164/29 bassoon 2, 1x 50.164/31 horn 1, 1x 50.164/32 horn 2, 1x. German title: Der Stern von Bethlehem 18. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Christmas. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1890. Op. 164. 116 pages. Duration 48 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 50.164/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5016409).

ISBN 9790007080242. Language: German/English. Text: von Hoffnaass, Franziska (Fanny). Text: Franziska (Fanny) von Hoffnaass.

He who seeks a moving and lyrical work with rewarding roles for the choir could do no better than to choose Rheinberger's Stern von Bethlehem. In nine scenes (Expectation, The shepherds, The appearance of the angels, The Star, etc.) the Christmas story is lyrically portrayed. Songlike and pastoral choruses, a heartfelt soprano part and finally, the exotic, charming procession of the Wisemen through the desert have insured this work an increasing popularity. It was written in 1890 to a libretto by Rheinberger's wife Fanny. On account of their similar scoring, this work can be easily combined for a performance with Mendelssohn's Vom Himmel hoch or Die Geburt Christi. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5016400.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboe d'amore, taille (english horn), 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Level 3

SKU: CA.3108807

Cantata for the 5th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: Paperbound. German title: Siehe, ich will viel Fischer. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas. Study score. Composed 1726. BWV 88. 56 pages. Duration 22 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.088/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3108807).

ISBN 9790007046101. Key: D major / b minor. Language: German/English.

Sco re available separately - see item CA.3108800.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Taille (english horn), 3 soli violins + viola + cello, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117409

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. 1x 31.174/21 violin/oboe 1, 1x 31.174/22 violin/oboe 2, 1x 31.174/23 taille, 2x 31.174/31 horns 1 and 2. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1729. BWV 174. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117409).

ISBN 9790007209636. Language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3117400.

Soli SATB, SATB Choir, 3 Flutes, 2 Oboes, english horn, 2 Violins, Viola, Basso continuo

SKU: CA.3112209

Cantata for the Sunday after Christmas. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Christiane Hausmann. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. 3x 31.122/21 3 flutes, 1x 31.122/22 oboe 1, 1x 31.122/23 oboe 2, 1x 31.122/24 English horn. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Christmas. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1724. BWV 122. 24 pages. Duration 16 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.122/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3112209).

ISBN 9790007207403. Language: German/English.

Mor e than usual, in this chorale cantata the hymn is continuously present; it appears as the cantus firmus in four of the six movements and gives the work an overall unity. In addition to the opening chorus and in the closing chorale, it appears in a trio, a rare occurrence in Bach's vocal works, and even in a recitative. The latter is performed by recorders. The rich scoring for winds - besides the recorders it also includes three oboes - characterizes this cantata, which is performed after Christmas and whose text refers back to Christmas and also points to the new year. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3112200.

1st version: SATB choir, 2 horns, cornetto, 3 trombones; 2nd version: SATB choir, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, [2 oboes, taille (english horn), bassoon]

SKU: CA.3111813

Funeral motet. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: O Jesu Christ, Mein'S Lebens Licht Motette. Sacred, Motets; Stuttgart Urtext editions; Occasions: Mourning, Death. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1736/37 thru the first half of the 1740s. BWV 118. 4 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.118/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3111813).

ISBN 9790007207168. Key: B flat major. Language: German/English. Text: Behm, Martin. Text: Martin Behm.

Two versions survive: 1st version composed 1736/37, 2nd version in the first half of the 1740s. The versions differ only in instrumentation, and both are integrated in this edition. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3111800.

1st version: SATB choir, 2 horns, cornetto, 3 trombones; 2nd version: SATB choir, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, [2 oboes, taille (english horn), bassoon]

SKU: CA.3111809

Funeral motet. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: O Jesu Christ, Mein'S Lebens Licht Motette. Sacred, Motets; Stuttgart Urtext editions; Occasions: Mourning, Death. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1736/37 thru the first half of the 1740s. BWV 118. 4 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.118/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3111809).

ISBN 9790007207137. Key: B flat major. Language: German/English. Text: Behm, Martin. Text: Martin Behm.

Two versions survive: 1st version composed 1736/37, 2nd version in the first half of the 1740s. The versions differ only in instrumentation, and both are integrated in this edition. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3111800.

(Funeral motet). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. For 1st version: SATB choir, 2 horns, cornetto, 3 trombones; 2nd version: SATB choir, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, [2 oboes, taille (english horn), bassoon]. B-Dur (B-flat major). Stuttgart Urtext Edition. German title: O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht Mot. Motets, Mourning, death. Complete orchestral parts. Language: German/English. Composed 1736/37 thru the first half of the 1740s. BWV 118. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag

1st version: SATB choir, 2 horns, cornetto, 3 trombones; 2nd version: SATB choir, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, [2 oboes, taille (english horn), bassoon]

SKU: CA.3111805

Funeral motet. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: O Jesu Christ, Mein'S Lebens Licht Motette. Sacred, Motets; Stuttgart Urtext editions; Occasions: Mourning, Death. Choral Score. Composed 1736/37 thru the first half of the 1740s. BWV 118. 4 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.118/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3111805).

ISBN 9790007108700. Key: B flat major. Language: German/English. Text: Behm, Martin. Text: Martin Behm.

Two versions survive: 1st version composed 1736/37, 2nd version in the first half of the 1740s. The versions differ only in instrumentation, and both are integrated in this edition. Score available separately - see item CA.3111800.

1st version: SATB choir, 2 horns, cornetto, 3 trombones; 2nd version: SATB choir, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, [2 oboes, taille (english horn), bassoon]

SKU: CA.3111812

Funeral motet. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: O Jesu Christ, Mein'S Lebens Licht Motette. Sacred, Motets; Stuttgart Urtext editions; Occasions: Mourning, Death. Single Part, Violin 2. Composed 1736/37 thru the first half of the 1740s. BWV 118. 4 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.118/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3111812).

ISBN 9790007207151. Key: B flat major. Language: German/English. Text: Behm, Martin. Text: Martin Behm.

Two versions survive: 1st version composed 1736/37, 2nd version in the first half of the 1740s. The versions differ only in instrumentation, and both are integrated in this edition. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3111800.

1st version: SATB choir, 2 horns, cornetto, 3 trombones; 2nd version: SATB choir, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, [2 oboes, taille (english horn), bassoon]

SKU: CA.3111811

Funeral motet. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: O Jesu Christ, Mein'S Lebens Licht Motette. Sacred, Motets; Stuttgart Urtext editions; Occasions: Mourning, Death. Single Part, Violin 1. Composed 1736/37 thru the first half of the 1740s. BWV 118. 2 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.118/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3111811).

ISBN 9790007207144. Key: B flat major. Language: German/English. Text: Behm, Martin. Text: Martin Behm.

Two versions survive: 1st version composed 1736/37, 2nd version in the first half of the 1740s. The versions differ only in instrumentation, and both are integrated in this edition. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3111800.

(Funeral motet). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Ulrich Leisinger. For 1st version: SATB choir, 2 horns, cornetto, 3 trombones; 2nd version: SATB choir, 2 horns, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, [2 oboes, taille (english horn), bassoon]. This edition: Paperbound. B-Dur (B-flat major). Stuttgart Urtext Edition. German title: O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht Motette. Motets, Mourning, death. Study score. Language: German/English. Composed 1736/37 thru the first half of the 1740s. BWV 118. 20 pages. Duration 7 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Taille (english horn), 3 soli violins + viola + cello, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117419

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Complete orchestral parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1729. BWV 174. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117419).

ISBN 9790007187248. Language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3117400.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Taille (english horn), 3 soli violins + viola + cello, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117449

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 16 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117449).

ISBN 9790007209711. Language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117400.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Taille (english horn), 3 soli violins + viola + cello, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117400

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Full score. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 68 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117400).

ISBN 9790007171643. Language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Taille (english horn), 3 soli violins + viola + cello, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117417

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Basso continuo. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Single Part, basso continuo. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 12 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/17. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117417).

ISBN 9790007209704. Text language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117400.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Taille (english horn), 3 soli violins + viola + cello, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117415

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violoncello solo 1-3. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Single Part, Cello 1-3. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 12 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/15. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117415).

ISBN 9790007209681. Text language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117400.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Taille (english horn), 3 soli violins + viola + cello, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117414

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Viola solo 1-3. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Single Part, Viola solo 1-3. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 16 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/14. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117414).

ISBN 9790007209674. Text language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117400.

ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 2 horns, Taille (english horn), 3 soli violins + viola + cello, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117403

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Vocal score. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 28 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/03. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117403).

ISBN 9790007183554. Language: German/English. Text: Henrici (Picander), Christian Friedrich.

The cantata Ich liebe den Hochsten von ganzem Gemute (I love the Almighty with all of my spirit) BWV 174 was composed for Whit Monday 1729. It probably belongs to Bach's fourth cycle of cantatas, known as the Picander cycle. Most of the cantata is taken up by the introductory Sinfonia. This is a reworking of the first movement of the famous third Brandenburg Concerto BWV 1048. Bach took the movement almost unaltered and simply added wind parts to strengthen the sound to the nine string parts (three violins, three violas, three violoncelli) and basso continuo - two corni da caccia and two oboes, reinforced by two violins, an oboe da caccia (taille) and a viola. The following movements (aria, recitative, aria) form a distinct contrast with their chamber music scoring (two oboes or one or two string parts with basso continuo). A simple four-part chorale concludes the cantata. Score available separately - see item CA.3117400.