TB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo

SKU: CA.3910805

Kantate zu Mariae Reinigung. Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Arranged by Klaus Hofmann. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Telemann-Archiv. German title: Herzlich tut mich verlangen. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, Mourning, death. Choral Score. TVWV 1:784. 16 pages. Duration 18 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 39.108/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3910805).

ISBN 9790007055417. Key: G minor. Language: German/English.

The baroque cantata libretto by Erdmann Neumeister focuses upon the aged Simeon in the Temple, who desires to leave this world and is longing for the hereafter. Telemann's setting is appealing through its poetry, warmth and ardor, and through the exemplary balance of its overall form. The two chorales which begin and end this seven-movement work are fashioned with particular artistry and care. Formally, the center and heart of the work is a motet-like choral movement to the words Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herrn sterben (Revelation 14:13) - Also suitable as a cantata for Eternity Sunday, and for funerals and memorial services. Score available separately - see item CA.3910800.