Barenreiter J.S. - Einstimmige Chorale Aus Den Katen Heft 2 - Voix Instrument Basse Continue
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Summary of This Score
This score brings together several excerpts from Johann Sebastian Bach's cantatas (BWV) for solo voice, two obbligato instruments, and basso continuo on organ. It is intended for singers and ensembles wishing to work on German Baroque music in a format that is both demanding and rewarding, where the voice closely intertwines with the instrumental lines.
The collection includes the following pieces, with their indicated instrumentation: Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren from BWV 51 (S, V I, V II, Org); Und was der ewig güt'ge Gott from BWV 86 (S[A], Oboe d'amore [V] I, Oboe d'amore [V] II, Org); Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt from BWV 85 (S, Oboe [V] I, Oboe [V] II, Org); Der du bist dem Vater gleich from BWV 36 (T, Oboe d'amore [V] I, Oboe d'amore [V] II, Org); Zudem ist Weisheit und Verstand from BWV 92 (A, Oboe d'amore [V] I, Oboe d'amore [V] II, Org); Sie stellen uns wie Ketzern nach from BWV 178 (T, Oboe d'amore [V] I, Oboe d'amore [V] II, Org).
Depending on the numbers, the obbligato parts involve violin (V) or oboe / oboe d'amore (Ob, Ob-dam), creating very contrasting colors: bright virtuosity, more introspective cantilena, or instrumental lines functioning as true counterpoint. The organ provides the harmonic foundation of the basso continuo, facilitating rehearsal setup and offering solid support to the voice.
An excellent resource for working on Bachian style: articulation, phrasing, breathing, intonation in intervals, and rhythmic precision in the voice-instrument dialogue. This repertoire is particularly suited to musicians comfortable with the demands of Baroque music (ornaments, diction, line shaping) and eager to present emblematic pieces from the BWV catalog.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Johann Sebastian Bach | Instrumentation | Solo voice, 2 obbligato instruments, Bc |
| Edition | Walther Reinhart | ||
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is required for these excerpts from Bach cantatas?
The collection is written for solo voice, two obbligato instruments, and basso continuo on the organ. The instrumental parts call for violin, oboe, or oboe d'amore depending on the numbers.
Which BWV excerpts are included in Barenreiter J.S. - Einstimmige Chorale Aus Den Katen Heft 2?
This edition gathers excerpts from the cantatas BWV 51, BWV 86, BWV 85, BWV 36, BWV 92, and BWV 178 by Johann Sebastian Bach.
What solo voice types are indicated in this score?
The indicated tessituras include soprano, alto, and tenor. BWV 51 is intended for soprano, while BWV 36 and 178 are written for tenor. BWV 92 and 86 are assigned respectively to alto and soprano or alto.
Can the obbligato parts in this collection be played on violin?
The violin is featured in "Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren" from BWV 51, with two violin parts labeled V I and V II. The other excerpts use oboe or oboe d'amore parts.
What level of proficiency does this Bach collection for voice and continuo require?
The writing of BWV 85, 86, 92, and 178 demands mastery of the Baroque style, especially ornaments, diction, and line shaping. The organ provides the basso continuo and harmonic foundation during ensemble work.
