Bach: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61

Description

• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
• Instrumentation: SATB Choir, Chamber Orchestra
• Work: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Cantata for the 1st Sunday in Advent), BWV 61
• Binding: Paperback
• Work Languages: English, German
• ISMN: 9790007043476
• Size: 7.5 x 10.6 inches
• Pages: 24
• Urtext / Critical Edition

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The opening chorus uses the first verse of the old plainsong hymn “Veni redemptor gentium”, which in the paraphrase by Martin Luther has become the most important Advent hymn of the Protestant Church. Bach introduces the traditional plainsong melody in the form of a French overture, here symbolizing the entry of the King of Heaven, thus creating an unusual and splendid opening piece for the beginning of the church year.