Composed by Various. For Piano/Keyboard. Hal Leonard Fake Books. Classical. Difficulty: medium to medium-difficult. Fakebook. Melody line, chord names and lyrics (on some songs). 413 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(Over 850 Classical Themes and Melodies in the Original Keys) For C instrument. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With vocal melody (excerpts) and chord names. Lassical. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 646 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

String Trio. By Various. Arranged by Joel Lish. For Violin, Viola and Cello. 34 arrangements of Baroque Favorites. Baroque. Level: Advanced. Set of parts. Published by Middle Fiddle Music.

Edited by Amy Appleby. Music Sales America. Baroque and Classical Period. Set of performance parts (includes separate pull-out violin part, softcover). With solo part and piano accompaniment (spiral bound). 237 pages. Music Sales #AM948882. Published by Music Sales

By Johan Sebastian Bach. For 2 Alto Recorders, violin and Basso Continuo. Baroque; Chamber. Intermediate. Booklet, including full score, part, and Play-Along CD. Published by Recorder JP

Music, Planning Tips and more for the perfect wedding. For Keyboard Reductions and Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Preludes, Processionals, Recessionals and more. Wedding. Songbook and 2 Listening/Accompaniment CDs. 128 pages. Published by Shawnee Press.

(230 Selected Technical and Orchestral Studies for Oboe and English horn). Edited by Albert Andraud. For Oboe. Woodwind Solos and Ensembles - Oboe Method/Studies. Southern Music. Instructional, Studies and Classical. Collection. 200 pages. Southern Music Company #B412. Published by Southern Music Company

Composed by Various. Instrumental Solo. Softcover. 88 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CAS156

2nd Movement. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Cas. Set of Score and Parts. Duration 3 minutes, 40 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS156. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS156).

ISBN 9781491165010. UPC: 680160923922. Key: G major.

This energetic second movement from Bach's famed Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 has been skillfully arranged to be more accessible to the developing string ensemble. Remaining in the key of G major, this piece has been re-scored from the original compound meter of 12/8 to simple 3/4 time, allowing both conductor and players to more easily manage the pulse. All instruments get moving parts with vigorous melodies and countermelodies, while the original solos have been integrated into the sections. An excellent introduction to a classic piece of Baroque repertoire.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 3

SKU: CF.CAS156F

2nd Movement. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Cas. Full score. Duration 3 minutes, 40 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CAS156F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CAS156F).

ISBN 9781491165416. UPC: 680160924325. Key: G major.

This energetic second movement from Bach's famed Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 has been skillfully arranged to be more accessible to the developing string ensemble. Remaining in the key of G major, this piece has been re-scored from the original compound meter of 12/8 to simple 3/4 time, allowing both conductor and players to more easily manage the pulse. All instruments get moving parts with vigorous melodies and countermelodies, while the original solos have been integrated into the sections. An excellent introduction to a classic piece of Baroque repertoire.

About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series

Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Expanded use of rhythms, ranges and keys but technical demands are still carefully considered
• More comprehensive bowing techniques
• Viola T.C. included
• Careful selection of keys and degree of difficulty for advancing musicians

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.

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

SKU: CA.3117412

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin solo 2. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Single Part, Violin Solo 2. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 12 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117412).

ISBN 9790007209650. 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.3117413

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin solo 2. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Single Part, Violin solo 3. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 12 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117413).

ISBN 9790007209667. 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.3117411

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Violin solo 1. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Single Part, Violin Solo 1. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 12 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/11. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117411).

ISBN 9790007209643. 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.3117405

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. Choral Score. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 2 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117405).

ISBN 9790007186111. 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.

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.

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

SKU: CA.3117416

Cantata for the 2nd day of Pentecost. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Karin Wollschlager. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Viola. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun, Praise and thanks. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 4 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/16. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117416).

ISBN 9790007209698. 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.

Orchestra Soli ATB, Coro SATB, 2 Ob, Tl, 3 Vl conc., 3 Va conc., 3 Vc conc., 2 Vl, Va, Bc

SKU: CA.3117407

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. Study score. Composed 1729. BWV 174. 68 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.174/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3117407).

ISBN 9790007244996. 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.