Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1

BWV 1 Vocal Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra Religious works Cantatas Baroque Composed 1725 · published 1851 · 20 min · 6 movements

Movements

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6 movements

1. I Chorale fantasia. (F major, ) – Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern 119 bars
2. II Recitativo (tenor, D minor to G minor, ). – Du wahrer Gottes und Marien Sohn 13 bars
3. III Aria (soprano, B-flat major, ). – Erfüllet, ihr himmlischen göttlichen Flammen 84 bars
4. IV Recitativo (bass, G minor to B-flat major, ). – Ein irdscher Glanz, ein lieblich Licht 12 bars
5. V Aria (tenor, F major, ). – Unser Mund und Ton der Saiten 277 bars
6. VI Chorale (F major, ). – Wie bin ich doch so herzlich froh 20 bars

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