O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht, BWV 118 (Bach, Johann Sebastian)

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Revised Orchestration

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7 more: Bassoon 1, 2 • Flugelhorn 1, 2 (B♭) • Violins I/II • Violins II/Violas • Violas/Cellos I • Cellos II/Basses • Organ

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General Information

Work Title O Jesu Christ, mein's Lebens Licht
Alternative. Title O Jesus Christ, light of my life
Name Translations O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht; O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht, BWV 118; O Jesu Christ; Ho Jesuo Kristo, Lumo de Mia Vivo
Name Aliases O Jesu Christ, mein Lebens Licht
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 176178682; GND: 300008112
Composer Bach, Johann Sebastian
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. BWV 118 ; BC B 23a
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 435
Key B-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 section (108 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1736-37 (original)
1746-47 (re-orchestration)
First Performance. 1736-37 in Leipzig
First Publication. 1876 (BGA)
Librettist Martin Behm (1557-1622)
Language German
Dedication Cantata or Motet for a Funeral
Average DurationAvg. Duration 7-8 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation voices, chorus, instruments (2 orchestrations, vocal forces same for both)
InstrDetail
Voices
soprano, alto, tenor, bass soli; mixed chorus (SATB)

Original orchestration

2 litui (horns, B), cornetto, 3 trombones, continuo (organ)

Revised orchestration

2 oboes (ad lib.), taille (oboe da caccia, ad lib.), bassoon (ad lib.)
2 litui (horns, B), strings, continuo (organ)
Manuscript Sources Bach Digital (source list)
External Links Wikipedia article
Bach-Cantatas.com
Extra Information There are not two versions (as defined here). See commentary

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