Johann Sebastian Bach
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
Kantate BWV 106 (Actus tragicus)
Johann Sebastian Bach
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
Kantate BWV 106 (Actus tragicus)
- Instrumentation Soloists (SA), Mixed Choir (SATB), 2 Flutes, 2 Viole da Gamba and Continuo
- Composer Johann Sebastian Bach
- Series Bärenreiter Urtext
- Editor Ryuichi Higuchi
- Edition Instrumental Part: Alto Recorder 2 (Urtext)
- Publisher Bärenreiter Verlag
- Order no. BA10106-24
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With the funeral cantata "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit" (BWV 106), widely celebrated as the Actus tragicus, Johann Sebastian Bach created a masterpiece of profound intimacy and comforting depth. The distinctive scoring with two alto recorders and viole da gamba gives this early cantata its unmistakable, warm, and ethereal sound, touching performers and audiences alike. This single part for Alto Recorder 2 from Bärenreiter is based on the definitive Urtext of the New Bach Edition (NBA). It delivers supreme scholarly accuracy, exceptional legibility, and optimal performance comfort for concerts, services, and historically informed performance practice. An indispensable edition for any ambitious performance of this timeless vocal masterpiece.