Johann Sebastian Bach
BWV | 63 |
Title | Christians, etch ye now this day |
Composed | 25th December 1713, Halle |
Scoring | Choir
for 4 voices |
Movements | Choir:
Christians, etch ye now this day Recitative (Alto): O blessed day! O day exceeding rare Duett (Soprano, Bass): God, thou hast all well accomplished Recitative (Tenor): Transformed be now today Duett (Alto, Tenor): Call and cry to heaven now Recitative (Bass): Redouble then your strength Choir: Highest, look with mercy now |
Category | Spiritual Cantata |
Event | 1st Christmas Day. |
Author of text | probably by Johann Michael Heineccius |
Text Choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Trumpet I + II + II + IV Oboe I + II + III Bassoon Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo Recitative: Alto solo Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo Duett: Soprano solo, Bass solo Oboe solo Basso continuo Recitative: Tenor solo Basso continuo Duett: Alto solo, Tenor solo Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo Recitative: Bass solo Oboe I + II + III Bassoon Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo Chor: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass Trompete (Clarino) I + II + II + IV Bassdrum Oboe I + II + III Bassoon Violin I + II Viola Basso continuo |
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Epistle | Titus 2: 11-14; Isaiah 9: 2-7 |
Gospel | Luke 2: 1-14 |
Bibletext | 1. Genesis 49:10 |
Manuscript | Estate C. Ph. E. Bach Singing Academy Berlin; University library Warzawa |