Bach: Cantata 140 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Wake ye, maids! hark strikes the hour)
The Cantata BWV 140 was written in 1731 and first performed in Leipzig on November 25 of that year - the performance was directed by Bach himself. In addition to three vocal soloists and chorus, the work is scored for two Oboes, English Horn, Bassoon, Horn, Violino Piccolo, Strings and Continuo.
The Cantata Wachet auf "Sleepers Awake", is based on a hymn by Philipp Nicolai, also written in 1731 for the 27th Sunday after Trinity.
The Cantata BWV 140 was written in 1731 and first performed in Leipzig on November 25 of that year - the performance was directed by Bach himself. In addition to three vocal soloists and chorus, the work is scored for two Oboes, English Horn, Bassoon, Horn, Violino Piccolo, Strings and Continuo.
The Cantata Wachet auf "Sleepers Awake", is based on a hymn by Philipp Nicolai, also written in 1731 for the 27th Sunday after Trinity.
The Cantata BWV 140 was written in 1731 and first performed in Leipzig on November 25 of that year - the performance was directed by Bach himself. In addition to three vocal soloists and chorus, the work is scored for two Oboes, English Horn, Bassoon, Horn, Violino Piccolo, Strings and Continuo.
The Cantata Wachet auf "Sleepers Awake", is based on a hymn by Philipp Nicolai, also written in 1731 for the 27th Sunday after Trinity.
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Wake ye maids! hark, strikes the hour BWV 140
Edition number:
BA10140-90
ISMN:
9790006491247
Composer / Author:
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Title:
Wake ye maids! hark, strikes the hour BWV 140
Instrumentation in detail:
Soprano solo, Tenor solo, Bass solo, Mixed choir (SATB), Horn, Oboe (2), Baroque oboe, Violin (2), Viola, Basso continuo (Violoncello, Double bass, Bassoon, Organ)