Just as the rain and snow fall from heaven (Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fallt) Cantata for Sexagesima. Leipzig version by Johann Sebastian Bach STB - Sheet Music
By Johann Sebastian Bach
20061750
Just as the rain and snow fall from heaven (Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fallt)
20061750
20061750
20061750
Details
STB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 recorders, bassoon, 4 violas, basso continuo
SKU: CA.3101800
Cantata for Sexagesima. Leipzig version. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Frieder Rempp. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Holy Week. Full score. Composed 1715(?). BWV 18. Duration 21 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.018/00. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3101800).ISBN 9790007143190. Text language: German/English.
The cantata dates from Bach's time in Weimar. The instrumental scoring of four violas and basso continuo - in the Leipzig performances enhanced by two recorders doubling viola I and II at the octave - is unique in Bach's cantata oeuvre. It lends a dark, luxurious sound to the four movements which is gently illuminated by the recorders. The work - with its instrumental sinfonia, a short secco recitative and an extended accompagnato recitative (both of which contain arioso inserts), a short soprano aria and a simple closing chorale - makes no great demands on the performing forces. Admirers of text interpretation by means of instrumental figuration will be richly rewarded.
