He composed the chorale cantatain leipzig for the 27th sunday after trinity and first performed it on 25 november 1731. Sleepers wake, later published in an organ transcription, bwv 645, as one of the schubler chorales. He composed the chorale cantata in leipzig for the 27th sunday after trinity and first performed it on 25 november 1731. Johann sebastian bach, john eliot gardiner, the english baroque soloists, anthony rolfe johnson, ruth holton, stephen varcoe, the monteverdi choir bach cantatas bwv 140, 147 holton, chance, rolfe johnson, varcoe, the monteverdi choir, the english baroque soloists, gardiner music. Corno col soprano, oboe iii, taille, violino iii, violino piccolo, viola, continuo.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. English translation in interlinear format cantata bwv 140 wake up, the voice calls us. It appears in german hymnals and in several english hymnals in translations. This means that a performance of this cantata should occur immediately before advent, the fourweek period of repentance and preparation anticipating christmas. According to the comprehensive cd notes, 140 was written for the 27th sunday after trinity, and because easter fell early that year, an extra cantata was. Emmanuel music is a bostonbased ensemble of singers and instrumentalists founded in 1970 by craig smith to perform the complete sacred cantatas of j. Chorale cantata for the 27 th sunday after trinity. If you appreciate the quality of this chorale andor would like to help contribute to bachscholars. Two great nicolai hymns are used prominently in the second jahrgang. The word cantata comes from the italian word cantare which means, to sing. These feelings gave rise to one of nicolais most beautiful hymns.
Cantata bwv 140 english translation interlinear format. Audio recording, german, bach, johann sebastian, cantatas. He was especially moved by the death of his fifteenyearold former pupil, count wilhelm ernst who died at tubingen, september 16, 1598, in the very midst of this horror. If you appreciate the quality of this chorale andor would like. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Emmanuel music continues to perform cycles of largescale and chamber works by bach, handel, mozart, schubert, brahms, debussy, haydn, schoenberg, weill, wolf, medelssohn, and schumann under artistic director. Emmanuel music continues to perform cycles of largescale and chamber works by bach, handel, mozart, schubert, brahms, debussy, haydn, schoenberg, weill, wolf, medelssohn, and schumann under artistic director ryan turner.
Cantata bwv 140 english translation parallel format. Bach cantatas bwv 140, 147 holton, chance, rolfe johnson. This hymn of philipp nicolai appeared in the same collection as his other. It is based on the hymn of the same name by philipp nicolai 1599. Soprano voice, tenor voice, and bass voice soli, satb choir, piano sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Part 1 flute, oboe, clarinet part 2 flute, oboe, clarinet part 3 clarinet, alto saxophone part 4 clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. What links here related changes special pages printable version permanent link page information. Home composers performers instruments genres top 100 info links other help. Midi learning files for works by johann sebastian bach.
It is also recognized as a multimovement based on a dramatic or lyrical poetic narrative, normally religious. Choir, piano sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Played live at a midi console using the virtual pipe organ software hauptwerk and the sampleset velesovo. The solo part alternates the sustained line with the more technical line which provides interest in sound and. This chorale is free of charge for immediate download. Throughout the cantata, bachs tuneful invention is at it very best. Contains translations by tu chemnitz and mr honeys business dictionary germanenglish. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of cantata no. This cantata was written for the 27th sunday after trinity, which is the last sunday in the church year. The solo part alternates the sustained line with the more technical line which provides interest in sound and interest in playing. English translation by francis browne october 2002 contributed by francis browne. Englishgerman online dictionary developed to help you share your knowledge with others. Both are largescale barform pieces, with three big phrases repeated in the stollen the a. Here is the introduction and first movement of bachs cantata 140 on my graduate conducting recital from april 2011 at the university of louisiana monroe.