Cantata for the inauguration of a new town council. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Hans Grischkat, Uwe Wolf. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Praise and thanks. Study score. Composed 1731. BWV 29. 64 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.029/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3102907). 0.5

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, bassoon, 2 violins, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3115019

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Arranged by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed circa 1706. BWV 150. Duration 17 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.150/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3115019).

ISBN 9790007136819. Key: B minor. Language: German/English.

The cantata Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich (O my Lord, I long for thee) BWV 150 is one of the earliest cantatas from Bach's Muhlhausen period. Its authenticity was long disputed, partly because of the stylistic characteristics of this early work, but also because the cantata only survives in sources dating from the period after Bach's death. However, in recent years a hidden dedication to Conrad Meckbach, a member of the Muhlhausen town council and patron of Bach, has been deciphered: the initial letters of the free poetry reveal the acrostic Doctor Conrad Meckbach (in the 18th century spelling), revealing a link to the city of Muhlhausen and almost certainly confirming Bach's authorship of the cantata. The occasion of the composition of the work is still unknown. The small instrumental scoring for just two violins, bassoon, and continuo, plus the fact that only the soprano is given a solo movement, suggest a performance with modest resources. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3115000.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, organ obligato

SKU: CA.3102905

Cantata for the inauguration of a new town council. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Hans Grischkat, Uwe Wolf. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Praise and thanks. Choral Score. Composed 1731. BWV 29. 8 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.029/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3102905).

ISBN 9790007042394. Key: D major. Language: German/English.

Bac h's cantata Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir of 1731, composed for the inauguration of the Leipzig town council, is one of the cantatas which has an obbligato organ part. In the introductory Sinfonia (an arrangement of the opening movement of the Partita in E for solo violin) and the final aria, the organ has a prominent solo part. The final aria is a transposed repetition of the first aria in the cantata, which frames its central section as a motto Halleluja, Stark und Macht sei dem allerhochsten Namen. However, the high point of the cantata is the magnificent choral movement which precedes the first Halleluja. Bach also re-used this music later in the Gratias and Dona nobis pacem sections of the Mass in B minor. New revised edition. Score available separately - see item CA.3102900.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117709

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. 1x 31.177/21 oboe 1, 1x 31.177/22 oboe 2, 1x 31.177/23 bassoon. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Harmony parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 16 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117709).

ISBN 9790007209803. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3117700.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117719

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Complete orchestral parts. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1732. BWV 177. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117719).

ISBN 9790007140267. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3117700.

(Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity). Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Tobias Rimek. For SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo. This edition: paperback. Stuttgart Urtext edition. Cantatas, Whitsun. Vocal score. Text language: German/English. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 36 pages. Duration 28 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117714

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violoncello. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Single Part, Cello. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 12 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/14. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117714).

ISBN 9790007209841. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117700.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117712

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin 2. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Single Part, Violin 2. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 4 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117712).

ISBN 9790007209827. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117700.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117711

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin 1. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Single Part, Violin 1. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 8 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117711).

ISBN 9790007209810. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117700.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboe, bassoon solo, violin solo, trumpet, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117707

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Study score. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 52 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117707).

ISBN 9790007142865. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score available separately - see item CA.3117700.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117713

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Viola. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 4 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117713).

ISBN 9790007209834. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117700.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117705

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Choral Score. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 8 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117705).

ISBN 9790007209797. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score available separately - see item CA.3117700.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117749

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 20 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117749).

ISBN 9790007209858. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3117700.

SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, bassoon solo, violin solo, strings, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3117700

Cantata for the 4th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Full score. Composed 1732. BWV 177. 52 pages. Duration 13 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.177/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117700).

ISBN 9790007140113. Text language: German/English.

The cantata Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ begins with an expansive chorale arrangement, for which Bach reverted to a proven model: The four voices of the solo ensemble take over the chorale, in which the melody lies in the soprano. For stanzas 2-4 Bach chooses the aria form with a highly differentiated scoring from movement to movement, ranging from a continuo Aria (1st movement), up to an aria accompanied by the violin, with obbligato bassoon and continuo. A straightforward four-part chorale movement concludes the cantata.

Orchestra (Soli SB, Coro SATB (teilw. geteilt/partly divisi), [Gde/congregation], Tr, Tsax, Pfte, Bass, Glsp, Vib, Drums, Perc, Timp) - Grade 3

SKU: CA.2718803

Composed by Bobbi Fischer. Vocal score. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #2718803. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2718803).

ISBN 9790007250911. Language: LAT/EN/DT.

After Missa Latina and Magnificat, Te Deum is now the third major composition by musician and composer Karl Albrecht “Bobbi” Fischer published by Carus. Fischer’s musical roots lie in classical music, which he combines with jazz elements and Latin American rhythms.

All three styles appear in the Te Deum. In keeping with the proclamation “Te Deum laudamus” (We praise thee, O God), the work begins with the festive (Cuban) energy, propelled by timpani and trumpet; the choir can also be heard imitating fanfares. Later, a cappella choruses become a recurring element, in which phrases set as Gregorian chant are presented against an ever-changing chordal background. But the score also features elements of swing and rhythm and blues, frenetic choral outbursts of joy, as well as moments of mystic contemplation. Moreover, the instrumentalists are given ample opportunity for improvised solos. Interwoven into the otherwise Latin text is the well-known German chorale Großer Gott, wir loben dich. Here several verses can be sung with the congregation; alongside the original German text, the score features the English translation “Holy God, we praise thy name”.

- An exciting combination of classical choral music with elements of jazz and Latin American music

- The congregation can take part in the performance (chorale)

- Singers can choose between Latin/German or Latin/English

- Varied mix of styles

- An enrichment of our crossover program

(Soli SAATBB, Coro SATB (auch SSAATB), 2 Bfl, 2 Ob, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc) - Grade 3

SKU: CA.1025009

Composed by Henry Purcell. Edited by Julia Rosemeyer. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1692. Z 328. Duration 55 minutes. Carus Verlag #1025009. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1025009).

ISBN 9790007329815. Key: D major. English.

“Hail ! bright Cecilia, hail to thee. Great patroness of us and harmony!” – this exclamation opens the final chorus of Henry Purcell’s eponymous Ode to St. Cecilia from 1692. A paean to the power of music, the work is one of the undoubted masterpieces of English choral odes of that time.

A resolution of the Musical Society of London in 1683 launched the great tradition of annual celebrations for St. Cecilia’s Day (November 22), featuring a church service followed by performances of specially composed music. Over the years, Purcell wrote several odes for the occasion, of which this example from 1692 is one of the most popular. Four decades later, Handel would also contribute to the celebrations with his Alexander’s Feast, HWV 75 (Carus 55.075), and his Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76 (Carus 55.076).

Purcell⠀™s magnificent music, which features a huge range of tonal color and form, offers delightful parts for a variety of solo, ensemble, and choral settings. With its richly expressive palette, the Ode to St. Cecilia is an extremely rewarding work by the “Orpheus Britannicus”, as Purcell was admiringly called by contemporaries.

- Festive, rousing ode to music
- Highlight of the choral ode genre in the 17th century
. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.1025000.

(Soli SAATBB, Coro SATB (auch SSAATB), 2 Bfl, 2 Ob, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc) - Grade 3

SKU: CA.1025003

Composed by Henry Purcell. Edited by Julia Rosemeyer. Vocal score. Composed 1692. Z 328. Duration 55 minutes. Carus Verlag #1025003. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1025003).

ISBN 9790007251833. Key: D major. English.

“Hail ! bright Cecilia, hail to thee. Great patroness of us and harmony!” – this exclamation opens the final chorus of Henry Purcell’s eponymous Ode to St. Cecilia from 1692. A paean to the power of music, the work is one of the undoubted masterpieces of English choral odes of that time.

A resolution of the Musical Society of London in 1683 launched the great tradition of annual celebrations for St. Cecilia’s Day (November 22), featuring a church service followed by performances of specially composed music. Over the years, Purcell wrote several odes for the occasion, of which this example from 1692 is one of the most popular. Four decades later, Handel would also contribute to the celebrations with his Alexander’s Feast, HWV 75 (Carus 55.075), and his Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76 (Carus 55.076).

Purcell⠀™s magnificent music, which features a huge range of tonal color and form, offers delightful parts for a variety of solo, ensemble, and choral settings. With its richly expressive palette, the Ode to St. Cecilia is an extremely rewarding work by the “Orpheus Britannicus”, as Purcell was admiringly called by contemporaries.

- Festive, rousing ode to music
- Highlight of the choral ode genre in the 17th century
. Score available separately - see item CA.1025000.

Organ (Soli SAATBB, Coro SATB (auch SSAATB), 2 Bfl, 2 Ob, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc) - Grade 3

SKU: CA.1025049

Composed by Henry Purcell. Edited by Julia Rosemeyer. Composed 1692. Z 328. Duration 55 minutes. Carus Verlag #1025049. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1025049).

ISBN 9790007329808. Key: D major. English.

“Hail ! bright Cecilia, hail to thee. Great patroness of us and harmony!” – this exclamation opens the final chorus of Henry Purcell’s eponymous Ode to St. Cecilia from 1692. A paean to the power of music, the work is one of the undoubted masterpieces of English choral odes of that time.

A resolution of the Musical Society of London in 1683 launched the great tradition of annual celebrations for St. Cecilia’s Day (November 22), featuring a church service followed by performances of specially composed music. Over the years, Purcell wrote several odes for the occasion, of which this example from 1692 is one of the most popular. Four decades later, Handel would also contribute to the celebrations with his Alexander’s Feast, HWV 75 (Carus 55.075), and his Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76 (Carus 55.076).

Purcell⠀™s magnificent music, which features a huge range of tonal color and form, offers delightful parts for a variety of solo, ensemble, and choral settings. With its richly expressive palette, the Ode to St. Cecilia is an extremely rewarding work by the “Orpheus Britannicus”, as Purcell was admiringly called by contemporaries.

- Festive, rousing ode to music
- Highlight of the choral ode genre in the 17th century
. Score and part available separately - see item CA.1025000.

(Soli SAATBB, Coro SATB (auch SSAATB), 2 Bfl, 2 Ob, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc) - Grade 3

SKU: CA.1025005

Composed by Henry Purcell. Edited by Julia Rosemeyer. Choral Score. Composed 1692. Z 328. Duration 55 minutes. Carus Verlag #1025005. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1025005).

ISBN 9790007251840. Key: D major. English.

“Hail ! bright Cecilia, hail to thee. Great patroness of us and harmony!” – this exclamation opens the final chorus of Henry Purcell’s eponymous Ode to St. Cecilia from 1692. A paean to the power of music, the work is one of the undoubted masterpieces of English choral odes of that time.

A resolution of the Musical Society of London in 1683 launched the great tradition of annual celebrations for St. Cecilia’s Day (November 22), featuring a church service followed by performances of specially composed music. Over the years, Purcell wrote several odes for the occasion, of which this example from 1692 is one of the most popular. Four decades later, Handel would also contribute to the celebrations with his Alexander’s Feast, HWV 75 (Carus 55.075), and his Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76 (Carus 55.076).

Purcell⠀™s magnificent music, which features a huge range of tonal color and form, offers delightful parts for a variety of solo, ensemble, and choral settings. With its richly expressive palette, the Ode to St. Cecilia is an extremely rewarding work by the “Orpheus Britannicus”, as Purcell was admiringly called by contemporaries.

- Festive, rousing ode to music
- Highlight of the choral ode genre in the 17th century
. Score available separately - see item CA.1025000.

Soli SAATBB, Coro SATB (auch SSAATB), 2 Bfl, 2 Ob, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc - Grade 3

SKU: CA.1025000

Composed by Henry Purcell. Edited by Julia Rosemeyer. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Composed 1692. Z 328. Duration 55 minutes. Carus Verlag #1025000. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1025000).

ISBN 9790007251826. Key: D major. English.

â??Hail! bright Cecilia, hail to thee. Great patroness of us and harmony!â? â?? this exclamation opens the final chorus of Henry Purcellâ??s eponymous Ode to St. Cecilia from 1692. A paean to the power of music, the work is one of the undoubted masterpieces of English choral odes of that time. A resolution of the Musical Society of London in 1683 launched the great tradition of annual celebrations for St. Ceciliaâ??s Day (November 22), featuring a church service followed by performances of specially composed music. Over the years, Purcell wrote several odes for the occasion, of which this example from 1692 is one of the most popular. Four decades later, Handel would also contribute to the celebrations with his Alexanderâ??s Feast, HWV 75 (Carus 55.075), and his Ode for St. Ceciliaâ??s Day, HWV 76 (Carus 55.076).Purcellâ ??s magnificent music, which features a huge range of tonal color and form, offers delightful parts for a variety of solo, ensemble, and choral settings. With its richly expressive palette, the Ode to St. Cecilia is an extremely rewarding work by the â??Orpheus Britannicusâ?, as Purcell was admiringly called by contemporaries.- Festive, rousing ode to music- Highlight of the choral ode genre in the 17th century

(Soli SAATBB, Coro SATB (auch SSAATB), 2 Bfl, 2 Ob, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Bc) - Grade 3

SKU: CA.1025014

Composed by Henry Purcell. Edited by Julia Rosemeyer. Single Part, basso continuo. Composed 1692. Z 328. Duration 55 minutes. Carus Verlag #1025014. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1025014).

ISBN 9790007329792. Key: D major. English.

�Hail ! bright Cecilia, hail to thee. Great patroness of us and harmony!� � this exclamation opens the final chorus of Henry Purcell�s eponymous Ode to St. Cecilia from 1692. A paean to the power of music, the work is one of the undoubted masterpieces of English choral odes of that time.

A resolution of the Musical Society of London in 1683 launched the great tradition of annual celebrations for St. Cecilia�s Day (November 22), featuring a church service followed by performances of specially composed music. Over the years, Purcell wrote several odes for the occasion, of which this example from 1692 is one of the most popular. Four decades later, Handel would also contribute to the celebrations with his Alexander�s Feast, HWV 75 (Carus 55.075), and his Ode for St. Cecilia�s Day, HWV 76 (Carus 55.076).

Purcellï ¿½s magnificent music, which features a huge range of tonal color and form, offers delightful parts for a variety of solo, ensemble, and choral settings. With its richly expressive palette, the Ode to St. Cecilia is an extremely rewarding work by the �Orpheus Britannicus�, as Purcell was admiringly called by contemporaries.

- Festive, rousing ode to music
- Highlight of the choral ode genre in the 17th century
. Score and part available separately - see item CA.1025000.