Gloria in excelsis Deo, BWV 191 (BGA)
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Choir - Sheet Music

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Solo voices, chorus, keyboard

SKU: SA.41007

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Dorffel. Arranged by Bernhard Todt. Cantata, Sacred, Original Works, Transcriptions, Choral. Reprint Source: Leipzig: Breitkopf & Hartel, 1895. Plate J.S.B. I:191. Baroque, Sacred/Hymns German Christmas/Hannukah. Vocal score (Todt). Composed 1740. 46 pages. Duration 15 minutes. Petrucci Library Press #41007. Published by Petrucci Library Press (SA.41007).

ISBN 9781608741007. 9.5 x 12.5 inches.

An interesting case of self-borrowing. Bach took music from his own Mass in B-minor (BWV 191/1 corresponds to the Gloria in excelsis Deo, BWV 191/2 to the Domine Deus, BWV 191/3 to the Cum sancto spiritu) for use in this latin cantata written to celebrate the Peace of Dresden (which ended the 2nd Silesian war). It was first performed on Christmas day, 1745. This vocal score is a reissue of the one which was originally published to coincide with Bach Gessellschaft edition. As with all PLP scores a percentage of each sale is donated to the amazing online archive of free music scores and recordings, IMSLP - Petrucci Music Library.