Kalmus Pitions Ch - J.S. - Cata Nr 139 : Wohl Dem Der Sich Auf Seinen Gott Bwv 139

Summary of This Score

This vocal score by Johann Sebastian Bach is designed for a performance featuring soloists (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) and a choir, with piano accompaniment. This "vocal score" format emphasizes the vocal lines and harmonic structure, making it a practical tool for preparing entrances, balancing sections, and working on intonation, even when the orchestra is not available. The piano accompaniment effectively guides rehearsals, stabilizes chords, and aids tuning, while maintaining a clear reading of the vocal parts.

Whether you are a choir conductor, chorister, or solo singer, this type of edition is particularly relevant for sight-reading, establishing dynamics, articulations, and phrasing, and saving time in musical preparation. Bach's demanding and structured writing also serves as an excellent pedagogical tool to develop polyphonic listening, rhythmic precision, and diction quality within an ensemble. Note: the copy is reported as damaged (worn cover, possible label presence). It is therefore perfectly suited for work, rehearsal, or library use, rather than for collectors seeking pristine condition.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Publication

Sheet music

Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Instrumentation

S-, A-, T-, B solo, Choir, Pf