Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 (Bach, Johann Sebastian)

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Bartfloete (2014/1/20)

Performer Pages Michael Schopen (organ)
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Misc. Notes Played live at a MIDI console using the virtual pipe organ software Hauptwerk and the sampleset Velesovo
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Vangi (2018/4/15)

Performer Pages Marie-Claire Alain (organ)
Publisher Info. Erato, 1960. LDE 3140.
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Lucas-coelho (2021/8/20)

Performer Pages Marcel Dupré (organ)
Publisher Info. Victor, 1927. E 471.
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TradViolin (2022/12/8)

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Performers Finale v27
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Misc. Notes Based on Busoni's arrangement for Piano Solo.
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Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection, and are also included in the Mondrup Recorder Collection. Transposed to F major.
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For Viola and Harpsichord (Gouin)

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Keanur (2016/5/31)

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Misc. Notes Transposed down to D major.
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Irishmaestro (2020/12/2)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Sechs Choräle von verschiedener Art, Op.5 (pp.1-3)
Zella: Johann Georg Schübler, n.d.(ca.1748).
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): RISM A/I: B 464
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Carolus (2017/1/2)

Copyist J.F. Hering
Publisher. Info. 9 Chorale Arrangements (pp.1-3)
Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1750-60).
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): Mus.ms. Bach P 603 (1)
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Carolus (2020/12/2)

Editor Wilhelm Rust (1822-1892)
Publisher. Info. Bach-Gesellschaft Ausgabe, Band 25 (pp.63-65)
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, 1878. Plate B.W. XXV.
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Tolentino (2009/7/6)

Editor William Crane Carl (1865-1936)
Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
Publisher. Info. Master-Pieces for the Organ, No.18 (pp.106-09)
New York: G. Schirmer, 1898.
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Carolus (2020/12/2)

Editor Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Publisher. Info. Oeuvres complètes pour orgue, Vol.II, Cah.4 (pp.8-10)
Paris: A. Durand & Fils, 1920. Plate D. & F. 9448.
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Editor Heinz-Harald Löhlein (b. 1947)
Publisher. Info. Neue Bach-Ausgabe, Serie IV, Band 1 (pp.86-89)
Kassel: Bärenreiter Verlag, 1983. Plate BA 5056.
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Editor Heinz-Harald Löhlein (b. 1947)
Publisher. Info. Kassel: Bärenreiter-Verlag, 1984. Plate BA 5171.
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Misc. Notes From the Bärenreiter edition of Bach's complete organ works.
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Publisher. Info. Montréal: Les Éditions Outremontaises, 2009
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Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.
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Publisher. Info. Montréal: Les Éditions Outremontaises, 2015
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Misc. Notes Transposed in F major to suit historic organs tuned to meantone temperament.
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Luciosilla (2011/12/31)

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Flavioregis (2019/9/10)

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Cerisier (2021/11/16)

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Alex'Not (2023/12/15)

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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For Orchestra (Bantock)

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7 more: Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1/2 (E♭) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

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Arranger Granville Bantock (1868-1946)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1925]. Plate Part. B. 2136.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933-70). Catalog A2624.
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TradViolin (2022/12/8)

Arranger Joshua Choe
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Misc. Notes Based on Busoni's arrangement for Solo Piano.
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For 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones and Organ (Rondeau)

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Arranger Michel Rondeau
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Pauldebra (2019/8/21)

Arranger Paul De Bra (b. 1959)
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Misc. Notes Arrangement includes extra solo parts (in second voice) and continuo taken from BWV 140.
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For 3 Recorders (Tennent)

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Rdtennent (2011/9/1)

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Arranger Paul De Bra (b. 1959)
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Misc. Notes Especially for accordion 2 playing from the score is easier than playing from the part.
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For Cello and Keyboard (Gouin)

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For Piano (Borwick)

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Arranger Leonard Borwick (1868-1925)
Publisher. Info. London: Augener, 1926. Plate 14726.
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For Piano (Busoni)
See: 10 Chorale Preludes, BV B 27

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General Information

Work Title Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Alternative. Title
Composer Bach, Johann Sebastian
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. BWV 645 ; Op.5 No.1 ; BC K 22
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 673
Key E-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 chorale prelude
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1747-48
First Publication. 1748 ca. in 6 Choräle von verschiedener Art , Op.5 (No.1)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 4-5 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation organ (2 manuals and pedal)
Related Works Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140, arranged from No.4 (tenor chorale)
Based on 1599 chorale Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme by Philipp Nicolai.
Manuscript Sources Bach Digital (source list)
External Links Wikipedia article (Schübler chorales)

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