| |
For guitar
Title by uploader: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, 'Sleepers Awake', from J. S. Bach's chorale cantata 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme', BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Solo |
Type of score |
For a single performer |
Key |
D major |
Arranger |
Andrei Krylov |
Publisher |
Andrei Krylov |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'0 |
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, "Sleepers Awake", from Johann Sebastian Bach's chorale cantata Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140, arrangement for classical guitar
Full score
Title by uploader: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Harpsichord, Oboe, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, Mixed choir, Voice |
Type of score |
Full score |
Language |
German |
Genre |
Classical/Cantata |
For clarinet quartet – score
Title by uploader: Sleepers Awake Cantata
Instrumentation |
Clarinet |
Scored for |
Quartet |
Type of score |
Full score |
Key |
B flat major |
Movement(s) |
1 to 1 from 1 |
Arranger |
Judith Katz |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
4'4 |
Genre |
Classical/Cantata |
A clarinet quartet arrangement of one of the most famous, and iconic works of Johann Sebastian Bach
For trio guitars - score and parts
Title by uploader: Sleepers Awake (Trio) - Score and Parts, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Classical guitar |
Scored for |
Trio |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Key |
E major |
Movement(s) |
1 to 1 from 1 |
Arranger |
Kevin Love |
Publisher |
Kevin Love |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
3'42 |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
"Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" (Awake, calls the voice to us), BWV 140, also known as Sleepers Wake, is a church cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach, regarded as one of his most mature and popular sacred cantatas. He composed the chorale cantata in Leipzig for the 27th Sunday after Trinity and first performed it on 25 November 1731.
In this arrangement, guitars 1 and 2 share the melody and the chorale (hymn) tune entrances in alternation; the chorale is notated in octaves to give the option of playing in one or the other register (or both) as fits your artistic desire.
For clarinet quartet – parts
Title by uploader: Sleepers Awake - Parts
Instrumentation |
Clarinet |
Scored for |
Quartet |
Type of score |
Parts |
Key |
B flat major |
Movement(s) |
1 to 1 from 1 |
Arranger |
Judith Katz |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Duration |
4'4 |
Year of composition |
2014 |
Genre |
Classical/Cantata |
A set of parts for the Judith Katz clarinet quartet arrangement
For cello quartet
Title by uploader: Bach: Wachet auf for Cello Quartet, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Cello |
Scored for |
Quartet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
Jmsgu3 Publications |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'20 |
Genre |
Classical/Aria |
DESCRIPTION
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the Voice is calling us) from Cantata BWV 140. Duration: ca. 4:20, Score: 10 pages, Program this for church services during the Easter season, weddings, or as a recital encore.
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
(Awake, the Voice is calling us) also known as: Sleepers Awake
Bach composed his church cantata Wachet auf (BWV 140) as part of his second annual cantata cycle covering the entire annual church calendar. It is based on the hymn of the same name by Philipp Nicolai (1599). The hymn text covers the readings for the 27th Sunday after Trinity. Bach designed the cantata in seven movements, setting the stanzas in various forms. Among these forms are the chorale fantasia, the chorale prelude, and a four-part chorale. He casts the new lyrics as recitatives – in a manner similar to the opera.
Fourth Movement
Bach writes the fourth movement, Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion hears the watchmen singing), in the style of a chorale prelude with the chorale phrases performed as a strict cantus firmus. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. The violins play this melody in unison as a foil against the cantus phrases. The violin melody is so independent and complete that when the cantus melody appears it catches the listener at times totally off-guard. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645). This transcription became No. 1 of the Six Schübler Chorales.
Bach Overview
First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.
History
Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.
Style
It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.
Revival
Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an “S” (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for “BWV”.
For brass quintet
Title by uploader: Bach: Wachet auf for Brass Quintet, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba |
Scored for |
Quintet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
Jmsgu3 Publications |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Aria |
DESCRIPTION
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the Voice is calling us) from Cantata BWV 140. Duration: ca. 4:00, Score: 9 pages, Program this for church services during the Easter season, or as a recital encore. Also great for Weddings.
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
(Awake, the Voice is calling us) also known as: Sleepers Awake
Bach composed his church cantata Wachet auf (BWV 140) as part of his second annual cantata cycle covering the entire annual church calendar. It is based on the hymn of the same name by Philipp Nicolai (1599). The hymn text covers the readings for the 27th Sunday after Trinity. Bach designed the cantata in seven movements, setting the stanzas in various forms. Among these forms are the chorale fantasia, the chorale prelude, and a four-part chorale. He casts the new lyrics as recitatives – in a manner similar to the opera.
Fourth Movement
Bach writes the fourth movement, Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion hears the watchmen singing), in the style of a chorale prelude with the chorale phrases performed as a strict cantus firmus. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. The violins play this melody in unison as a foil against the cantus phrases. The violin melody is so independent and complete that when the cantus melody appears it catches the listener at times totally off-guard. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645). This transcription became No. 1 of the Six Schübler Chorales.
Bach Overview
First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.
History
Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.
Style
It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.
Revival
Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an “S” (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for “BWV”.
For clarinet quartet
Title by uploader: Bach: Wachet auf for Clarinet Quartet, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Clarinet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
Jmsgu3 Publications |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Aria |
DESCRIPTION
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the Voice is calling us) from Cantata BWV 140. Duration: ca. 4:00, Score: 10 pages, Program this for church services during the Easter season, weddings, or as a recital encore. Instrumentation: 2 Bb clarinets, 1 alto clarinet, 1 bass clarinet.
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
(Awake, the Voice is calling us) also known as: Sleepers Awake
Bach composed his church cantata Wachet auf (BWV 140) as part of his second annual cantata cycle covering the entire annual church calendar. It is based on the hymn of the same name by Philipp Nicolai (1599). The hymn text covers the readings for the 27th Sunday after Trinity. Bach designed the cantata in seven movements, setting the stanzas in various forms. Among these forms are the chorale fantasia, the chorale prelude, and a four-part chorale. He casts the new lyrics as recitatives – in a manner similar to the opera.
Fourth Movement
Bach writes the fourth movement, Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion hears the watchmen singing), in the style of a chorale prelude with the chorale phrases performed as a strict cantus firmus. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. The violins play this melody in unison as a foil against the cantus phrases. The violin melody is so independent and complete that when the cantus melody appears it catches the listener at times totally off-guard. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645). This transcription became No. 1 of the Six Schübler Chorales.
Bach Overview
First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.
History
Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.
Style
It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.
Revival
Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an “S” (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for “BWV”.
For flute choir
Title by uploader: Bach: Wachet auf for Flute Choir, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Flute |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
Jmsgu3 Publications |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Aria |
DESCRIPTION
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the Voice is calling us) from Cantata BWV 140. Duration: ca. 4:00, Score: 10 pages, Program this for church services during the Easter season, weddings, or as a recital encore.
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
(Awake, the Voice is calling us) also known as: Sleepers Awake
Bach composed his church cantata Wachet auf (BWV 140) as part of his second annual cantata cycle covering the entire annual church calendar. It is based on the hymn of the same name by Philipp Nicolai (1599). The hymn text covers the readings for the 27th Sunday after Trinity. Bach designed the cantata in seven movements, setting the stanzas in various forms. Among these forms are the chorale fantasia, the chorale prelude, and a four-part chorale. He casts the new lyrics as recitatives – in a manner similar to the opera.
Fourth Movement
Bach writes the fourth movement, Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion hears the watchmen singing), in the style of a chorale prelude with the chorale phrases performed as a strict cantus firmus. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. The violins play this melody in unison as a foil against the cantus phrases. The violin melody is so independent and complete that when the cantus melody appears it catches the listener at times totally off-guard. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645). This transcription became No. 1 of the Six Schübler Chorales.
Bach Overview
First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.
History
Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.
Style
It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.
Revival
Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an “S” (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for “BWV”.
For sax quartet
Title by uploader: Bach: Wachet auf for Sax Quartet, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone |
Scored for |
Quartet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
Jmsgu3 Publications |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'0 |
Genre |
Classical/Aria |
DESCRIPTION
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the Voice is calling us) from Cantata BWV 140. Duration: ca. 4:00, Score: 10 pages, Program this for church services during the Easter season, weddings, or as a recital encore.
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
(Awake, the Voice is calling us) also known as: Sleepers Awake
Bach composed his church cantata Wachet auf (BWV 140) as part of his second annual cantata cycle covering the entire annual church calendar. It is based on the hymn of the same name by Philipp Nicolai (1599). The hymn text covers the readings for the 27th Sunday after Trinity. Bach designed the cantata in seven movements, setting the stanzas in various forms. Among these forms are the chorale fantasia, the chorale prelude, and a four-part chorale. He casts the new lyrics as recitatives – in a manner similar to the opera.
Fourth Movement
Bach writes the fourth movement, Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion hears the watchmen singing), in the style of a chorale prelude with the chorale phrases performed as a strict cantus firmus. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. The violins play this melody in unison as a foil against the cantus phrases. The violin melody is so independent and complete that when the cantus melody appears it catches the listener at times totally off-guard. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645). This transcription became No. 1 of the Six Schübler Chorales.
Bach Overview
First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.
History
Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.
Style
It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.
Revival
Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an “S” (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for “BWV”.
For string quartet
Title by uploader: Bach: Wachet auf for String Quartet, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Violin, Viola, Cello |
Scored for |
Quartet |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
Jmsgu3 Publications |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'20 |
Genre |
Classical/Aria |
DESCRIPTION
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the Voice is calling us) from Cantata BWV 140. Duration: ca. 4:20, Score: 10 pages, Program this for church services during the Easter season, weddings, or as a recital encore.
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
(Awake, the Voice is calling us) also known as: Sleepers Awake
Bach composed his church cantata Wachet auf (BWV 140) as part of his second annual cantata cycle covering the entire annual church calendar. It is based on the hymn of the same name by Philipp Nicolai (1599). The hymn text covers the readings for the 27th Sunday after Trinity. Bach designed the cantata in seven movements, setting the stanzas in various forms. Among these forms are the chorale fantasia, the chorale prelude, and a four-part chorale. He casts the new lyrics as recitatives – in a manner similar to the opera.
Fourth Movement
Bach writes the fourth movement, Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion hears the watchmen singing), in the style of a chorale prelude with the chorale phrases performed as a strict cantus firmus. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. The violins play this melody in unison as a foil against the cantus phrases. The violin melody is so independent and complete that when the cantus melody appears it catches the listener at times totally off-guard. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645). This transcription became No. 1 of the Six Schübler Chorales.
Bach Overview
First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.
History
Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.
Style
It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.
Revival
Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an “S” (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for “BWV”.
For string trio
Title by uploader: Bach: Wachet auf for String Trio, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Violin, Viola, Cello |
Scored for |
Trio |
Type of score |
Full score, Parts |
Publisher |
Jmsgu3 Publications |
Difficulty |
Medium |
Duration |
4'20 |
Genre |
Classical/Aria |
DESCRIPTION
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Awake, the Voice is calling us) from Cantata BWV 140. Duration: ca. 4:00, Score: 6 pages, Program this for church services during the Easter season, weddings, or as a recital encore.
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
(Awake, the Voice is calling us) also known as: Sleepers Awake
Bach composed his church cantata Wachet auf (BWV 140) as part of his second annual cantata cycle covering the entire annual church calendar. It is based on the hymn of the same name by Philipp Nicolai (1599). The hymn text covers the readings for the 27th Sunday after Trinity. Bach designed the cantata in seven movements, setting the stanzas in various forms. Among these forms are the chorale fantasia, the chorale prelude, and a four-part chorale. He casts the new lyrics as recitatives – in a manner similar to the opera.
Fourth Movement
Bach writes the fourth movement, Zion hört die Wächter singen (Zion hears the watchmen singing), in the style of a chorale prelude with the chorale phrases performed as a strict cantus firmus. The phrases seem to enter at times erratically against the famous lyrical melody. The violins play this melody in unison as a foil against the cantus phrases. The violin melody is so independent and complete that when the cantus melody appears it catches the listener at times totally off-guard. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645). This transcription became No. 1 of the Six Schübler Chorales.
Bach Overview
First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.
History
Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.
Style
It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top.
Revival
Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an “S” (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for “BWV”.
For choir
Title by uploader: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Instrumentation |
Mixed choir |
Scored for |
Choir |
Type of score |
Full score |
Lyricist |
Philipp Nicolai |
Publisher |
Norbert Sprave |
Language |
German |
Difficulty |
Advanced |
Genre |
Religious |
Bachchoral
Piano-vocal score
Title by uploader: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Piano, Mixed choir, Voice |
Type of score |
Piano-vocal score |
Language |
German |
Genre |
Classical/Choral music |
For easy piano with colored notation
Title by uploader: Sleepers Awake Easy Piano Sheet Music with Colored Notation, BWV 140
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Scored for |
Solo |
Type of score |
Piano score |
Publisher |
SilverTonalities Sheet Music Services |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Genre |
Classical/Arrangement |
Cantata BWV 140 for Easy Piano
A SilverTonalities Arrangement!
With Colored Notation to enable Beginner Pianists to read Music quickly and accurately!
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
For piano (with fingering)
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Piano |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Classical guitar |
Type of score |
Tablature |
Genre |
Classical |
For guitar with tabulature
Instrumentation |
Classical guitar |
Type of score |
Tablature |
Arranger |
Mark Phillips |
Genre |
Classical |
For guitar with tabulature
Instrumentation |
Classical guitar |
Type of score |
Tablature |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Classical guitar |
Type of score |
Tablature |
Difficulty |
Easy |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Ukulele |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Free choice: Any Instrument |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Banjo |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Banjo |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Flute |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Alto Saxophone |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Tenor Saxophone |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Clarinet |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Horn |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Violin |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Trumpet |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Viola |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Trombone |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Cello |
Genre |
Classical |
Instrumentation |
Mandolin |
Genre |
Classical |
|
|
|