Classical sheet music by Johann Sebastian Bach

The alto cantata 'Geist und Seele wird verwirret' has seven movements; in the opening movements of the two parts of the cantata, a lost concerto by Bach survives in its original form, which he had arr...

The alto cantata 'Geist und Seele wird verwirret' has seven movements; in the opening movements of the two parts of the cantata, a lost concerto by Bach survives in its original form, which he had arr...

Experienced organists in particular will enjoy this Bach cantata: A concerto by Bach, which has been lost in its original form and which he arranged for organ, is concealed in the opening movements of...

Bach's well-known church cantata "Schwingt freudig euch empor" BWV 36, which was first heard in its final version on 1 Advent 1731 in Leipzig's Nikolaikirche, goes back to a secular birthday cantata f...

It only became apparent a few years ago that the text of the soprano cantata 'Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht'' came from the collection Gott-geheiligten Sabbaths-Zehnden by the Leipzig theology stud...

It only became apparent a few years ago that the text of the soprano cantata 'Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht'' came from the collection Gott-geheiligten Sabbaths-Zehnden by the Leipzig theology stud...

It only became apparent a few years ago that the text of the soprano cantata 'Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht'' came from the collection Gott-geheiligten Sabbaths-Zehnden by the Leipzig theology stud...

The soprano cantata "Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht" by Johann Sebastian Bach is intended for the 23rd Sunday after Trinity, which fell on November 24, 1726 in the year of its first performance. It...

The Reformation cantata Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott BWV 80b, published by Carus-Verlag for the first time in a practical performing edition, remained unknown to Bach scholars until well into the 20t...

The first version of the Reformation cantata "Eine feste Burg ist unser Gott" BWV 80b, published for the first time in a practical edition by Carus-Verlag, remained unknown to Bach scholars until well...

Immerse yourself in one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most comforting and profound masterworks: The chorale cantata "Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten" BWV 93, composed for the 5th Sunday after Trinity...

Der 'Actus tragicus' oder 'Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit' BWV 106 zählt zu Bachs bekanntesten und am meisten geschätzten Werken mit bis heute ungebrochener Resonanz - ein 'Geniewerk, wie es auch...

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 t...

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 t...

The text of the choral cantata, first performed on December 26, 1724, is based on Luther's translation of the early Christian hymn A solis ortus cardinem. The six-movement work contains two arias for...

The six-movement cantata is based on the song of the same name by Ahasverus Fritsch, which was first recorded in the Darmstadt songbook in 1698. It is therefore one of the choral cantatas that use a h...

It seems reasonable to link the creation of the work to a penitential service held in St. Mary's Church in Mühlhausen to commemorate the devastating fire that ravaged large parts of the town on May 29...

The cantata "Erforsche mich Gott und erfahre mein Herz" BWV 136 was composed during Bach's first year in office as Thomaskantor in Leipzig and was premiered on the 8th Sunday after Trinity, July 18, 1...

Thanks to its popular choral text, Bach's choral cantata "Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren" BWV 137 has long been one of the St. Thomas cantor's most frequently performed works. Unlike t...

Although 'Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz' (What is it troubles thee, my heart) BWV 138 is based on the chorale of the same name, it is nevertheless not regarded as one of Bach's chorale cantatas. I...

Although 'Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz' (What is it troubles thee, my heart) BWV 138 is based on the chorale of the same name, it is nevertheless not regarded as one of Bach's chorale cantatas. I...

Although "Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz" BWV 138 is based on the hymn of the same name, it is not one of Bach's chorale cantatas. In this unusual composition from Bach's first year, further choral...

Bach's chorale cantata with its opening text 'Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott recht kindlich kann verlassen' (Tis well with him who on the Lord trusts just like a child) BWV 139 was performed for t...

Bach's choral cantata with the opening text "Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott recht kindlich verlassen kann" BWV 139 was performed for the first time on November 12, 1724 at the main church service...

For his cantata BWV 152, Bach chose an unusually chamber-musical instrumentation that still has a very colorful and lively effect today: The two solo singing voices are accompanied by recorder, oboe,...