(Thou shalt thy God and master cherish) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, vocal ensemble, trumpet, oboe I+II, strings and basso continuo
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Bisher habt ihr nichts gebeten in meinem Namen
(Till now have ye nought been asking) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, oboe I+II, oboe da caccia, strings and basso continuo
Tönet, ihr Pauken, erschallet, Trompeten
(Sound, all ye drums now! Resound, all ye trumpets!) for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, transverse flute I+II, oboe I+II, timpani, strings and basso continuo The words “Jauchzet, frohlocket!” (Triumph, rejoicing!) open one of Bach’s most instantly recognised works: the introductory chorus of the Christmas Oratorio BWV 248, which is indeed a parody of the … Read More