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CA.3101805
Cantata
for Sexagesima. Leipzig
version. Composed by
Johann Sebastian Bach.
Edited by Frieder Rempp.
Arranged by Paul Horn.
This edition: urtext.
Stuttgart Urtext Edition:
Bach vocal. Sacred vocal
music, Cantatas, Holy
Week. Choral Score.
Composed 1715(?). BWV 18.
4 pages. Duration 21
minutes. Carus Verlag #CV
31.018/05. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.3101805).
ISBN
9790007204822. Text
language:
German/English.
The
cantata dates from Bach's
time in Weimar. The
instrumental scoring of
four violas and basso
continuo - in the Leipzig
performances enhanced by
two recorders doubling
viola I and II at the
octave - is unique in
Bach's cantata oeuvre. It
lends a dark, luxurious
sound to the four
movements which is gently
illuminated by the
recorders. The work -
with its instrumental
sinfonia, a short secco
recitative and an
extended accompagnato
recitative (both of which
contain arioso inserts),
a short soprano aria and
a simple closing chorale
- makes no great demands
on the performing forces.
Admirers of text
interpretation by means
of instrumental
figuration will be richly
rewarded. Score available
separately - see item
CA.3101800.
