God the Lord is sun and shield (Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild)

Cantata for Reformation Day

By Johann Sebastian Bach

God the Lord is sun and shield (Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild) by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Instrument:

Voice

Choir

Piano and Keyboard

Ensemble:

3-Part

4-Part

Mixed Choir

Orchestra

SAB

SATB

Format:

Part

Level:

Grade 3

Publisher:

Carus Verlag

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Orchestra SAB vocal soli, SATB choir, [2 flutes], 2 oboes, 2 horns, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3
Cantata for Reformation Day. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Uwe Wolf. Arranged by Paul Horn. German title: Gott, Der Herr, Ist Sonn Und Schild Rev. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Psalms, German, Special days, Reformation day, Praise and thanks. Single Part, Cello/Double Bass. Composed circa 1725. BWV 79. 12 pages. Duration 17 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.079/14. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3107914).

Item Number: CA.3107914

ISBN 9790007045289. Key: G major. Language: German/English.

After the really well-known cantata "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott" BWV 80, Bach's only other cantata for Reformation Day is "Gott, der Herr, ist Sonn und Schild" BWV 79. The central chorale movement "Nun danket alle Gott" has become extremely famous separately from the cantata. This movement is characterised by the catchy melody of the two horn parts with their interludes between the lines of the chorale. These in turn are taken from the freely-composed opening chorus, thus forming a surprising link between the movement for chorus and the chorale. The chorus and both the arias in the cantata were used later in a Latin parody in the so-called "Lutheran Masses". Score and part available separately - see item CA.3107900.