Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Luther
Christ Jesus praise we ev'ryone BWV 121
Cantata for the 2nd day of Christmas
Johann Sebastian Bach, Martin Luther
Christ Jesus praise we ev'ryone BWV 121
Cantata for the 2nd day of Christmas
- Instrumentation Soloists (SATB), Mixed Choir (SATB), Oboe d'Amore, Trumpet, 3 Trombones, 2 Violins, Viola and Continuo
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach Martin Luther
- Editor Frieder Rempp
- Edition Study Score
- Publisher Carus-Verlag
- Order no. CV31121-07
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Description:
This six-movement chorale cantata was first performed on 26 December 1724. The text is based on the Lutheran translation of the early Christian hymn A solis ortus cardinem. The outer movements frame two arias for tenor and bass, and two secco recitatives for alto and soprano. The first and sixth movements are in old-fashioned style, with four-part vocal writing and colla parte instruments. In the aria (movement 2) the tenor is accompanied by an obbligato oboe damore, and in the 4th and most striking movement, the three string parts accompany the bass. The demands on the singers, instrumentalists, and chorus are typical of a Bach cantata.