Walhall Volckmar T. - Das Ist Je Gewisslich Wahr - Soprano et Instruments
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Summary of This Score
Sacred concerto for soprano, alto recorder (transverse flute), 2 violins, viola & b.c., edited by Klaus Hofmann. This work highlights an expressive dialogue between the soprano vocal line and the flute (alto recorder, or transverse flute as a substitute), supported by a tight string quartet and a structuring basso continuo. The ensemble, typical of early 18th-century German music, allows for work on attack precision, Baroque articulation, and balance of sound layers, without requiring a large orchestra.
Silesian composer and contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach, Tobias Volckmar left three sacred concertos with flute, built on biblical verses. The source of this concerto is currently preserved at the Saxon State Library in Dresden, making it a particularly interesting score for musicians curious about rare and well-documented repertoire. The writing emphasizes text clarity and musical rhetoric, with instrumental responses that underline meaning and affect.
This concerto is intended for the Lenten season, making it relevant for liturgical programming and seasonal concerts (sacred repertoire, offices, "early music" series). It is also very suitable for ensembles wishing to diversify from more well-known cantatas, while remaining within a stylistically close language: cantabile soprano line, flute counter-melodies, and harmonic support from the basso continuo to anchor the discourse.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Tobias Volckmar | Instrumentation | Soprano, alto recorder (or transverse flute), 2 violins, viola, basso continuo |
| Editor | Klaus Hofmann (edition) | Genre | Sacred concerto (Baroque music) |
Questions frequently asked
What is the instrumentation of this score by Tobias Volckmar?
The ensemble includes a soprano, an alto recorder, 2 violins, a viola, and a basso continuo. The alto recorder can be replaced by a transverse flute.
Can the transverse flute substitute the alto recorder?
The flute part is written for an alto recorder, with the possibility to use a transverse flute as a replacement.
Is this work suitable for a Lenten concert?
Written for the Lenten season, this piece fits into a liturgical program or a seasonal concert. Its text is based on biblical verses.
Which edition is offered for this sacred concerto?
The edition is prepared by Klaus Hofmann. It concerns a baroque sacred concerto by Tobias Volckmar. The source is preserved at the Saxon State Library in Dresden.
For which vocal and instrumental ensemble is this score intended?
This score is designed for a chamber ensemble combining a soprano with a string quartet and basso continuo. The vocal line interacts with the flute, supported by 2 violins and a viola.
