Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied B-Dur BWV 225
Motette Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben - Urtext
2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); basso continuo ad lib.
55.60 €
incl. VAT, plus shipping costs
Available
Delivery time: 6 - 13 working days (Finland)
Details
- For
- 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); basso continuo ad lib.
- Product Type
- Set of parts
- Author / Composer
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Editor
- Günter Graulich
- Product number
- 234082
- Difficulty Level
- demanding
Description
Unlike most of the other Bach motets Singet dem Herrn was probably not composed for a funeral service, but more likely for a happy occasion, perhaps an anniversary. Further information does not survive, only the approximate date of composition of 1726/1727 can be deduced from the sources. Bach’s motet has rightly been described as "music above music"; right at the start the cry "Singet, singet, singet" in one choir is answered by the jubilantly-sung melisma of the other choir!
Scripture: Ps 1...
