By Martin Luther (1483-1546). Arranged by Charles Evans. For brass quartet - 2 trumpets (Bb or C) and 2 trombones (or horn in F for trombone 1). Reformation Sunday. Sacred, Chamber Music. Medum. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Composed by Kevin Uppercue. Christmas, Reformation, 21st Century. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: paperback. Hymns by Martin Luther: Ausgaben mit mehreren Luther-Liedern; Choral collections. Sacred vocal music, Hymn settings; Whole church year / Omni tempore. Collection. 40 pages. Carus Verlag #CV 04.023/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.402300).

Accompaniment CD (Stereo) Choral (Cd Accomp)

SKU: HL.222290

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Fred Bock Publications. Children, General Worship, Musicals, Reformation, Sacred. CD. Fred Bock Music Company #210367. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.222290).

UPC: 888680671099. 5.5x5.0x0.213 inches. John Parker/Joseph M. Martin.

Four children are on a modern day treasure hunt looking for the five core truths of faith as expressed by Martin Luther (ala the Reformation). While celebrating the Reformation's anniversary - 500 years next year - through humor and great music we learn some of the most profound truths in the Christian faith.

Choral (Accompaniment CD)

SKU: HL.233769

Sound Effects CD-ROM. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Fred Bock Publications. Children, General Worship, Musicals, Reformation, Sacred. CD-ROM. Fred Bock Music Company #BGM1000SFX. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.233769).

UPC: 888680683498. 5.5x5.0x0.21 inches. John Parker/Joseph M. Martin.

Four children are on a modern day treasure hunt looking for the five core truths of faith as expressed by Martin Luther (ala the Reformation). While celebrating the Reformation's anniversary - 500 years in 2017 - through humor and great music we learn some of the most profound truths in the Christian faith.

Organ

SKU: M7.DOHR-16458

Composed by Jurgen Borstelmann. Sheet music. 20 pages. MDS (Music Distribution Services) #DOHR 16458. Published by MDS (Music Distribution Services) (M7.DOHR-16458).

ISBN 9790202034583.

Die fünf Sätze verwenden ausschließlich Kirchenlied-Melodien, als deren Urheber der berühmte Reformator Luther selbst gilt. Die Teile der Suite können selbstverständlich auch als Einzelsätze im Gottesdienst oder Konzert aufgeführt werden.

27 Satze von alten und zeitgenossischen Komponisten zu 17 Luther-Liedern, Folgestrophen beigegeben. Edited by Ruppel, Johann; Zimmer, Ulrich. For Mixed Choir-SATB. Singing Score. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import).

Composed by Martin J. Wimmer. For SATB choir and Piano. Octavo. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. Published by Imagine Music

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare/Bra ss Band (Score) - Grade 2

SKU: HL.44007225

Based on 'From Highest Heaven I Come to Tell'. Composed by Giovanni Taeggio and Hans Leo Hassler. Arranged by Jan de Haan. De Haske Concert Band. Score Only. Composed 1998. De Haske Publications #981154. Published by De Haske Publications (HL.44007225).

UPC: 884088243555.

The words and lyrics of the Christmas Carol From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell were written by the great Martin Luther (1483-1546) and can be found in The Hymns of Martin Luther. Martin Luther expressed radical views which began the reformation movement. His followers protested at the treatment given to Martin Luther, the event from which the term 'Protestant' was derived. It was first published in Joseph Klug's Gesangsbuch in around 1535. Add a majestic Baroque feel to any concert with this simple yet effective arrangement.

The words and lyrics of the Christmas Carol From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell were written by the great Martin Luther (1483-1546) and can be found in The Hymns of Martin Luther. Martin Luther expressed radical viewswhich began the reformation movement. His followers protested at the treatment given to Martin Luther, the event from which the term 'Protestant' was derived. It was first published in Joseph Klug's Gesangsbuch in around 1535.Add a majestic Baroque feel to any concert with this simple yet effective arrangement.

Diese Bearbeitung des beruhmten Liedes Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her von Martin Luther stammt aus der gewandten Feder von Jan de Haan. In vier Teilen verarbeitete er die festliche Melodie und machte sie fur variable Besetzung spielbar.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1104866-010

Arranged by Jacob De Haan. Musica Sacra. Transcription. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2010. De Haske Publications #DHP 1104866-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1104866-010).

9x12 inches.

En 1524, Martin Luther publiait son premier recueil de cantiques, dont est extrait son magnifi que choral Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (Du fond de lâ??abîme, je tâ??invoque, o Ã?ternel)? dâ??après le Psaume 130 (De profundis). En 1724, Jean-Sébastien Bach composait une cantate, fondée sur le choral du même nom de Martin Luther. Pour réaliser cet arrangement pour Orchestre dâ??Harmonie, Jacob de Haan sâ??est particulièrement inspiré de lâ??oeuvre de Bach. Aus tiefer Not est une précieuse contribution au répertoire sacré.

Het fraaie koraalthema Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir is terug te voeren op Martin Luther en is gebaseerd op de tekst van psalm 130. Bekend werd het koraal pas vooral door de gelijknamige koraalcantate. Johann Sebastian Bachschreef deze precies tweehonderd jaar later, in het jaar 1724. Bij dit arrangement was het voornamelijk Bach die Jacob de Haan inspireerde. Hij maakte hiermee een uitmuntende aanvulling op het repertoire voor geestelijke muzik.

Das prachtvolle Choralthema Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir geht auf Martin Luther zuru?ck und basiert auf dem Text von Psalm 130. Bekannt wurde der Choral jedoch vor allem durch die gleichnamige Choralkantate, die Johann Sebastian Bach genau zwei Jahrhunderte später, im Jahre 1724, schrieb. Fu?r sein Arrangement lie� sich Jacob de Haan vorwiegend von Bach inspirieren und schuf damit eine wundervolle Ergänzung fu?r das Repertoire an geistlicher Musik.

Le magnifique thème du choral Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (Du fond de lâ??abîme, je tâ??invoque, o Ã?ternel) est attribué Martin Luther. Il sâ??agit dâ??une mise en musique du Psaume 130 (De profundis) dans sa version allemande. Cette hymne fait partie du corpus du premier des recueils de cantiques luthériens, le Geistliches Gesangbüchlein, publié Wittenberg, en 1524, par Johann Walter. Deux cents ans plus tard, Jean-Sébastien Bach composait une cantate, fondée sur le choral du même nom de Martin Luther. Pour réaliser cet arrangement pour Orchestre dâ??Harmonie, Jacob de Haan sâ??est particulièrement inspiré de lâ???uvre de Bach. Aus tiefer Not est uneprécieuse contribution au répertoire sacré.

Nel 1524, Martin Lutero pubblicò il primo raccolto di cantici, tra i quali il magnifi co corale Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, dal Salmo 130 (De profundis). Nel 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach compose una cantata, ispirandosi al corale di Lutero. Nella realizzazione di questo arrangiamento per banda, Jacob de Haan si è affidato allâ??opera di Bach. Aus tiefer Not è un importante contributo al repertorio sacro.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1104866-140

Arranged by Jacob De Haan. Musica Sacra. Transcription. Score Only. Composed 2010. 12 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1104866-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1104866-140).

9x12 inches.

En 1524, Martin Luther publiait son premier recueil de cantiques, dont est extrait son magnifi que choral Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (Du fond de l’abîme, je t’invoque, o Éternel)‚ d’après le Psaume 130 (De profundis). En 1724, Jean-Sébastien Bach composait une cantate, fondée sur le choral du même nom de Martin Luther. Pour réaliser cet arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie, Jacob de Haan s’est particulièrement inspiré de l’oeuvre de Bach. Aus tiefer Not est une précieuse contribution au répertoire sacré.

Het fraaie koraalthema Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir is terug te voeren op Martin Luther en is gebaseerd op de tekst van psalm 130. Bekend werd het koraal pas vooral door de gelijknamige koraalcantate. Johann Sebastian Bachschreef deze precies tweehonderd jaar later, in het jaar 1724. Bij dit arrangement was het voornamelijk Bach die Jacob de Haan inspireerde. Hij maakte hiermee een uitmuntende aanvulling op het repertoire voor geestelijke muzik.

Das prachtvolle Choralthema Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir geht auf Martin Luther zurück und basiert auf dem Text von Psalm 130. Bekannt wurde der Choral jedoch vor allem durch die gleichnamige Choralkantate, die Johann Sebastian Bach genau zwei Jahrhunderte später, im Jahre 1724, schrieb. Für sein Arrangement ließ sich Jacob de Haan vorwiegend von Bach inspirieren und schuf damit eine wundervolle Ergänzung für das Repertoire an geistlicher Musik.

Le magnifique thème du choral Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (Du fond de l’abîme, je t’invoque, o Éternel) est attribué Martin Luther. Il s’agit d’une mise en musique du Psaume 130 (De profundis) dans sa version allemande. Cette hymne fait partie du corpus du premier des recueils de cantiques luthériens, le Geistliches Gesangbüchlein, publié Wittenberg, en 1524, par Johann Walter. Deux cents ans plus tard, Jean-Sébastien Bach composait une cantate, fondée sur le choral du même nom de Martin Luther. Pour réaliser cet arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie, Jacob de Haan s’est particulièrement inspiré de l’œuvre de Bach. Aus tiefer Not est uneprécieuse contribution au répertoire sacré.

Nel 1524, Martin Lutero pubblicò il primo raccolto di cantici, tra i quali il magnifi co corale Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, dal Salmo 130 (De profundis). Nel 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach compose una cantata, ispirandosi al corale di Lutero. Nella realizzazione di questo arrangiamento per banda, Jacob de Haan si è affidato all’opera di Bach. Aus tiefer Not è un importante contributo al repertorio sacro.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band/Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-0981154-216

Based on 'From Highest Heaven I Come to Tell'. Composed by Hans Leo Hassler, Giovanni Taeggio. Arranged by Jan de Haan. Musica Sacra. Score Only. Composed 1998. De Haske Publications #DHP 0981154-216. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0981154-216).

The words and lyrics of the Christmas Carol From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell were written by the great Martin Luther (1483-1546) and can be found in The Hymns of Martin Luther. Martin Luther expressed radical views which began the reformation movement. His followers protested at the treatment given to Martin Luther, the event from which the term 'Protestant' was derived. It was first published in Joseph Klug's Gesangsbuch in around 1535. Add a majestic Baroque feel to any concert with this simple yet effective arrangement.

Diese Bearbeitung des berühmten Liedes Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her von Martin Luther stammt aus der gewandten Feder von Jan de Haan. In vier Teilen verarbeitete er die festliche Melodie und machte sie für variable Besetzung spielbar.

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

SKU: CA.3108013

Cantata for Reformation Day. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal; Hymns by Martin Luther: Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott. German title: Ein feste Burg. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Reformation day. Single Part, Viola. BWV 80. 12 pages. Duration 30 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.080/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3108013).

ISBN 9790007045371. Key: D major. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther, Salomo Franck.

Bach's Reformation cantata, based on what is probably Martin Luther's most famous hymn, evolved over a period of several years. At the beginning was a Weimar cantata for Oculi Sunday 1716, now missing, which was based on the hymn with an instrumental quotation in the opening aria and with the final chorale. In the Leipzig years around 1730, Bach wrote a cantata for Reformation Day using this material. It began with the first verses of Luther's hymn in a simple four-part setting and also included the other verses. Later on, in the 1730s or 1740s, Bach replaced the introductory chorale movement with a chorale setting which was unique, spacious and motet-like in its style; this - uniquely in this respect - incorporated the choral writing in an instrumental canon for oboes and organ continuo. The powerful opening chorus is followed by recitatives and arias which reflect the full breadth of Bach's art of word painting and emotion. One of Bach's most magnificent cantatas, one of the greatest works in the history of music. In addition to the complete performance material the arrangements of movements 1 and 5 (with 3 trumpets, timpani as playing score) by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach are available (Carus 3108089). Score and part available separately - see item CA.3108000.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, [horn], 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3106212

Cantata for the 1st Sunday in Advent. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. Coppenrath series, Hymns by Martin Luther: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. German title: Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland Ii. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Advent, Christmas. Single Part, Violin 2. Composed 1724. BWV 62. 12 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.062/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3106212).

ISBN 9790007043629. Key: B minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Bach's second cantata starting with the text Come now, God's chosen saviour (II) BWV 62 was first performed in 1724 on the 1st Advent Sunday (which, at that time, was the only Advent Sunday with church music in Leipzig) and belongs to the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. As was usual for chorale cantatas, the unknown librettist used the first and last verses of Martin Luther's hymn verbatim for the opening chorus and the concluding chorale but adapted the texts of the inner verses. After two contrasting arias - the one dance-like, the second almost heroic - an almost enraptured accompagnato (Wir ehren diese Herrlichtkeit, und nahen nun zu deiner Krippen), in which the soprano and contralto mostly sing in parallel thirds and sixths, leads to a simple concluding chorale. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3106200.

Orchestra ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, [4 trombones], violin solo, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3100209

2nd Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Reinhold Kubik. 2x 31.002/21 2 oboes, 1x 31.002/31 trumpet, 1x 31.002/32 trombone 1, 1x 31.002/33 trombone 2, 1x 31.002/34 trombone 3, 1x 31.002/35 trombone 4. Hymns by Martin Luther: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein. German title: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein 7. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1724. BWV 2. 20 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.002/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3100209).

ISBN 9790007041335. Key: D minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Bach composed the cantata O God, from heaven look on us BWV 2 for the 2nd Trinity Sunday 1724 as the second cantata of the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. It is based on Martin Luther's rewriting of Psalm 112. The opening movement is one of a group of cantata opening movements which are not concertante but kept entirely in the motet style, with the instruments serving only to reinforce the singers. The archaic character of this movement is heightened by the addition of a trombone quartet. The concertante style is all the more significant in the first aria for contralto, solo violin and continuo. The first secco recitative represents a special feature: two fragments of the chorale are woven as arioso into the recitative, both in text and melody; futhermore, they are also taken up canonically by the continuo. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3100200.

SAT choir

SKU: CA.604400

Composed by Martin Luther and Michael Praetorius. Coppenrath series, Hymns by Martin Luther: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. German title: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. Sacred vocal music, Advent. Full score. Op. 9, No. 3. Carus Verlag #CV 06.044/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.604400).

ISBN 9790007010003. Key: G minor. Language: German. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

SAM choir - Level 1

SKU: CA.314060

Composed by Albert Richenhagen and Martin Luther. Hymns by Martin Luther: Verleih uns Frieden gnadiglich. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Peace and justice. Full score. Duration 1 minute. Carus Verlag #CV 03.140/60. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.314060).

ISBN 9790007152864. Key: E minor. Language: German. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, [horn], 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3106207

Cantata for the 1st Sunday in Advent. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: Paperbound. Coppenrath series, Hymns by Martin Luther: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland. German title: Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland Ii. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Advent, Christmas. Study score. Composed 1724. BWV 62. 56 pages. Duration 23 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.062/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3106207).

ISBN 9790007043599. Key: B minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Bach's second cantata starting with the text Come now, God's chosen saviour (II) BWV 62 was first performed in 1724 on the 1st Advent Sunday (which, at that time, was the only Advent Sunday with church music in Leipzig) and belongs to the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. As was usual for chorale cantatas, the unknown librettist used the first and last verses of Martin Luther's hymn verbatim for the opening chorus and the concluding chorale but adapted the texts of the inner verses. After two contrasting arias - the one dance-like, the second almost heroic - an almost enraptured accompagnato (Wir ehren diese Herrlichtkeit, und nahen nun zu deiner Krippen), in which the soprano and contralto mostly sing in parallel thirds and sixths, leads to a simple concluding chorale. Score available separately - see item CA.3106200.

Orchestra SATB vocal soli, SATB choir, [3 trombones, cornet], 2 violins, 2 violas, basso continuo - Level 4

SKU: CA.3100407

Easter Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Reinhold Kubik. This edition: Paperbound. Hymns by Martin Luther: Christ lag in Todes Banden. German title: Christ lag in Todes Banden. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Easter and Eastertide. Study score. Composed circa 1707/08 (before 1714). BWV 4. Duration 22 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.004/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3100407).

ISBN 9790007041519. Key: E minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

The cantata Christ lag in Todesbanden is among Bach's earliest preserved vocal compositions. The text is based Martin Luther's Easter chorale of the same name. Score available separately - see item CA.3100400.

SATB choir, 4 brass in SATB-form (4 recorder), organ - Level 3

SKU: CA.1033505

Composed by Martin Luther and Paul Horn. Hymns by Martin Luther: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein. German title: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen gmein. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Hymn settings, Easter and Eastertide. Choral Score. 4 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 10.335/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1033505).

ISBN 9790007024826. Key: F major. Language: German. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Score available separately - see item CA.1033500.

Orchestra ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, [4 trombones], violin solo, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3100213

2nd Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Reinhold Kubik. Hymns by Martin Luther: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein. German title: Ach Gott, vom Himmel. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas. Single Part, Viola. Composed 1724. BWV 2. 8 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.002/13. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3100213).

ISBN 9790007041366. Key: D minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Bach composed the cantata O God, from heaven look on us BWV 2 for the 2nd Trinity Sunday 1724 as the second cantata of the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. It is based on Martin Luther's rewriting of Psalm 112. The opening movement is one of a group of cantata opening movements which are not concertante but kept entirely in the motet style, with the instruments serving only to reinforce the singers. The archaic character of this movement is heightened by the addition of a trombone quartet. The concertante style is all the more significant in the first aria for contralto, solo violin and continuo. The first secco recitative represents a special feature: two fragments of the chorale are woven as arioso into the recitative, both in text and melody; futhermore, they are also taken up canonically by the continuo. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3100200.

Orchestra ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, [4 trombones], violin solo, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3100205

2nd Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Reinhold Kubik. Hymns by Martin Luther: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein. German title: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas. Choral Score. Composed 1724. BWV 2. 12 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.002/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3100205).

ISBN 9790007041311. Key: D minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Bach composed the cantata O God, from heaven look on us BWV 2 for the 2nd Trinity Sunday 1724 as the second cantata of the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. It is based on Martin Luther's rewriting of Psalm 112. The opening movement is one of a group of cantata opening movements which are not concertante but kept entirely in the motet style, with the instruments serving only to reinforce the singers. The archaic character of this movement is heightened by the addition of a trombone quartet. The concertante style is all the more significant in the first aria for contralto, solo violin and continuo. The first secco recitative represents a special feature: two fragments of the chorale are woven as arioso into the recitative, both in text and melody; futhermore, they are also taken up canonically by the continuo. Score available separately - see item CA.3100200.

SATB choir - Level 1

SKU: CA.302450

Aus: Cantional. Composed by Johann Hermann Schein and Martin Luther. Hymns by Martin Luther: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her. Separate edition with choral collection. Sacred vocal music, Christmas Carols, Christmas. Full score. Composed 1627. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 03.024/50. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.302450).

ISBN 9790007173883. Key: D major. Text language: German. Text: Luther, Martin. Text by Martin Luther.

Orchestra ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, [4 trombones], violin solo, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3100214

2nd Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Reinhold Kubik. Arranged by Reinhold Kubik. Hymns by Martin Luther: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein. German title: Ach Gott, vom Himmel. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas. Single Part, Cello/Double Bass. Composed 1724. BWV 2. 12 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.002/14. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3100214).

ISBN 9790007041373. Key: D minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.

Bach composed the cantata O God, from heaven look on us BWV 2 for the 2nd Trinity Sunday 1724 as the second cantata of the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. It is based on Martin Luther's rewriting of Psalm 112. The opening movement is one of a group of cantata opening movements which are not concertante but kept entirely in the motet style, with the instruments serving only to reinforce the singers. The archaic character of this movement is heightened by the addition of a trombone quartet. The concertante style is all the more significant in the first aria for contralto, solo violin and continuo. The first secco recitative represents a special feature: two fragments of the chorale are woven as arioso into the recitative, both in text and melody; futhermore, they are also taken up canonically by the continuo. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3100200.