Christen, ätzet diesen Tag / Christians, on this happy day (1713)

BWV 063

Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) [ Germany ]

Arr.: Raphael, Günter (1903-1960) [ Germany ]

Text by Heineccius, Johann Michael (1674-1722) [Germany] (1718)
Adaptor of the text: Roberts, Mevanwy [Great Britain]
Edition
Published by Breitkopf & Haertel [Germany] , 1964
Ref. : ChB 4563 ; EB 7063  (44 p.)
Type of material: Piano-vocal score ; Choral score ; Hire material
ISMN/ISBN : M-004-17217-9
 
Description
Text in: German + adapted in English
Epoque: 18th century  (1700-1749)
Genre-Style-Form: Cantata ; Sacred
Type of Choir: SATB  (4 mixed voices )
Soloist(s): Sopran (1) / Alt (1) / Tenor (1) / Bass (1)  (4 soloist(s))
Instrumentation: Chamber orchestra  (14 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Oboe (3) ; Bassoon (1) ; Trumpets (4) ; Timpani ; Violin I ; Violin II ; Violas ; Cello (1) ; Organ (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 4
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): D
Tonality: C major
Duration: 30.0 min.
Liturgical Use: Christmas Day