Johann Sebastian Bach
Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
Kantate BWV 3 zum 2. Sonntag nach Epiphanias
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
Kantate BWV 3 zum 2. Sonntag nach Epiphanias
- Instrumentation Soloists, Mixed Choir (SATB), Strings and Organ
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score
- Publisher Carus-Verlag
- Order no. CV31003-00
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With the poignant chorale cantata 'Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid' BWV 3, Johann Sebastian Bach created a masterpiece of profound emotional depth and spiritual solace for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. The work moves listeners from the very opening measures with its artful introductory chorus, where sorrowful lamentation and comforting faith intertwine in an incomparable way. Scored for SATB soloists, mixed choir (SATB), oboes d’amore, strings, organ, and reinforcing brass (horn, trombone), the cantata reveals a rich and nuanced sonic landscape. This high-quality full score from the renowned Carus-Verlag impresses with its clear, scholarly-critical layout and excellent readability—making it an indispensable edition for conductors, choirs, and ensembles wishing to bring Bach's timeless masterpiece to life with stylistic authenticity.