Selig ist der Mann, BWV 57 (Bach, Johann Sebastian)
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For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)
7. Ich ende / Behende / Mein irdisches Leben
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Michel Rondeau (trumpet)
Jeffrey Campbell (organ)
Michel Rondeau
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1. Aria: 7. Ich ende/Behende
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Michel Rondeau
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Sheet Music
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Complete Score
*#01193 - 3.97MB, 28 pp. - (2) - V/V/V - 1739x⇩
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Feldmahler (2006/8/07)
Wilhelm Rust (1822–1892)
First edition
Bach-Gesellschaft Ausgabe, Band 12
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1863. Plate B.W. XII (2).
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Vocal Scores
Complete Vocal Score
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Perlnerd666 (2008/11/9)
Complete Vocal Score (alternate scan)
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PDF scanned by Sibley Library
Icactus (2012/2/22)
Bernhard Todt (1822–1907)
German / French
Henriette Fuchs (1836-1927), French text
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, n.d.(ca.1890)
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Arrangements and Transcriptions
For Trumpet and Organ (Rondeau)
7. Aria Ich ende/Behende1 - Complete score
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Engraving Files (Finale)
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Michel Rondeau
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General Information
| Work Title | Selig ist der Mann |
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| Alternative Title | Blessed is the man, ‘’Dialogus’’ |
| Composer | Bach, Johann Sebastian |
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| Opus/Catalogue Number | BWV 57 |
| Key | G minor |
| Movements/Sections | 8 movements
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| Year/Date of Composition | 1725 |
| First Performance | 1725-12-26 in Leipzig |
| First Publication | 1863 (BGA) |
| Librettist | Georg Christian Lehms (1684–1717) |
| Language | German |
| Average Duration | 28 minutes |
| Piece Style | Baroque |
| Instrumentation | Vocal — Soloists (S (Soul), B (Christ)), Chorus (SATB) Orchestra — 2 Oboes, Taille, Strings, BC |
| External Links | Wikipedia article Classical Archives article Bach-Cantatas.com Selig ist der Mann - scores at Sheet Music Plus |
Misc. Comments
For the Second day of Christmas (St. Stephen’s Day).
Commentary on the movements
- Aria (Bass): Selig ist der Mann. One of the more richly scored movements, with oboes doubling the strings. The aria is in ‘’Bar’’ form (AAB). The bass part is notable for its use as a sustained expressive voice, instead of carrying the thematic material, at least at first.
- Recitativo (Soprano): Ach! dieser süße Trost. Secco recitative.
- Aria (Soprano): Ich wünschte mir den Tod, den Tod. The highly chromatic thematic material gives expressive force to this aria.
- Recitativo (Soprano, Bass): Secco recitative. Ich reiche dir die Hand.
- Aria (Bass): Ja, ja, ich kann die Feinde schlagen. The longest movement by far, this aria is a radiant expression of joy.
- Recitativo (Soprano, Bass): In meiner Schoß liegt Ruh und Leben. Secco recitative.
- Aria (Soprano): Ich ende / Behende / Mein irdisches Leben. “Music of aching, passionate bliss”1. The opening theme is notable for its extensive range of two octaves and a third.
- Choral: Richte dich, Liebste, nach meinem Gefallen. A plain chorale setting, with voices reinforced by all the instruments, including a return of the doubling oboes.
Print Sources Consulted
- Dürr, Alfred. The Cantatas of J.S. Bach. 2 ed. Richard D.P. Jones (Trans).
- Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005.
- G minor
- E-flat major
- C minor
- B-flat major
- D minor
- Rondeau, Michel/Performer
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- Bach, Johann Sebastian
- Baroque
- Sacred cantatas
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