Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91 (Bach, Johann Sebastian)

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Bernhard Todt (1822–1907) [?]

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General Information

Work Title Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Alternative Title May You be praised, O Jesus Christ
Composer Bach, Johann Sebastian
Opus/Catalogue Number BWV 91
Key G Major
Movements/Sections 6 Movements
Year/Date of Composition 1724
First Performance December 25, 1724
Librettist Possibly Bach, but based on Luther's hymn
Language German
Average Duration 20 Minutes
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation Vocal — Soloists (SATB), Chorus (SATB)
Orchestra — 3 Oboes, 2 Horns, Timpani, Strings, BC


Misc. Comments

For Christmas Day.

Section Listing

  1. [Chorale]: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ. A festive opening chorus, although rather short. G Major
  2. Recitativo (Soprano): Der Glanz der höchsten Herrlichkeit. Secco recitative with bits of chorale interspersed. e minor
  3. Aria (Tenor): Gott, dem der Erden Kreis zu klein. Three baroque oboes (tuning!) are the only other instruments aside from continuo here. a minor
  4. Recitativo (Bass): O Christenheit! Recitative with string accompaniment. G Major-C Major
  5. Aria (Soprano, Alto): Die Armut, so Gott auf sich nimmt. The marked contrasts of the text are here illustarted. e minor
  6. Choral: Das hat er alles uns getan. A plain chorale setting with independent horn parts. G Major

Print Sources Consulted

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005.

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