Seven Great Sacred Cantatas in Full ScorePaperback, 16 July 2014

This handsome treasury features seven of the great composer's most beloved and frequently performed cantatas. Selected from the authoritative Bach-Gesellschaft edition, these choral pieces constitute the master's best works from his celebrated Leipzig period. Contents include:
No. 1, Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
No. 6, Bleib' bei uns, denn es will Abend werden
No. 19, Es erhub sich ein Streit
No. 46, Schauet doch und sehet, ob irgend ein Schmerz sei
No. 60, O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort
No. 65, Sie werden aus Saba Alle kommen
No. 79, Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn' und Schild
For ease of interpretation, literal line-for-line English translations accompany the original German verse at the end of the volume. Reproduced from reliable, well-engraved printings and sturdily bound, this high-quality, moderately priced edition is the perfect vehicle for play or study. It is specially designed to open flat, and it offers the additional convenience of large, easy-to-read noteheads and spacious margins for notes and analysis.