Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German
composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and
violinist of the Baroque period. He enriched many
established German styles through his skill in
counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and
the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from
abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's
compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the
Mass in B minor, the The Well-Tempered Clavier, his
cantatas, chorales, partitas, Passions, and...(+)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German
composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and
violinist of the Baroque period. He enriched many
established German styles through his skill in
counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and
the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from
abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's
compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the
Mass in B minor, the The Well-Tempered Clavier, his
cantatas, chorales, partitas, Passions, and organ
works. His music is revered for its intellectual depth,
technical command, and artistic beauty.
He composed the solo cantata for bass in Leipzig for
the 19th Sunday after Trinity Sunday and first
performed it on 27 October 1726. Bach wrote the cantata
in his fourth year Bach in Leipzig for the 19th Sunday
after Trinity. It is regarded as part of his third
annual cycle of cantatas. The original score has Bach's
handwritten comment "Cantata à Voce Sola e Stromenti"
(Cantata for solo voice and instruments). This is one
of the few examples in which Bach uses the generic
musical term cantata in his own writing.
Although "Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen" (I will
the cross-staff gladly carry - BWV 56) was written for
Chorus and period Instruments, I created this
arrangement for Woodwind Quartet (Flute, Oboe, Bb
Clarinet & Bassoon).
PARTITION