"[3] While the name of the librettist, a "poetically and theologically competent specialist" is not known, scholars have suggested Andreas Stübel (1653–1725), a former headmaster of the Thomasschule. The words in seven stanzas[1] are based on Psalm 45, a mystical wedding song. An oboe da caccia accents the first aria, the solo violins and strings return in the second aria, and an independent horn part crowns the closing chorale. The hymn in seven stanzas was associated with Epiphany but also with the Annunciation. Und auf einmal bist du selber eine Flamme. 1. Das Lied „Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern“ von Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608) verbinden wir wohl am ehesten mit der Epiphanias-Zeit. It may contain ideas you can use to improve this article. Lieblich, freundlich schön und prächtig, groß und mächtig, reich an Gaben, hoch und wunderbar erhaben. O beatae viae, SV 312 11. [1] The song of praise is intensified by a dance-like motion, called a "graceful minuet pulse" by the Bach scholar Klaus Hofmann. The New Bach Edition (Neue Bach-Ausgabe, NBA) published the work in 1995, edited by Matthias Wendt, with critical commentary added the same year.[6]. One phrase stands out as composed in chordal writing: "lieblich, freundlich" (loving, friendly). Bach composed the cantata in his second year as Thomaskantor in Leipzig, where the Marian feastwas the only occasion duri… Dieterich Buxtehude used it (BuxWV223), as did Johann Kuhnau. [5], The chorale appeared as a hymn in German hymnals and in several translations in English hymnals, starting with How bright appears the Morning Star! The duration of the cantata is given as 25 minutes.[5]. Title Composer Scheidt, Samuel: Opus/Catalogue Number Op./Cat. Nicolai wrote the words in response to a pestilence in 1597. No. / 2. Period: Baroque: Piece Style Baroque: Instrumentation organ Extra Information [2] Additional hymns were written on the same tune such as "O heilger Geist, kehr bei uns ein" by Michael Schirmer (1640). [3], Leipzig celebrated several Marian feasts, including Annunciation on 25 March. Wie schön leucht’ uns der Morgenstern, SSWV 569 Alt ernative. Complete your Johann Sebastian … Du Sohn Davids aus Jakobs Stamm, mein König und mein Bräutigam, du hältst mein Herz gefangen. Exulta filia Sion, SV 303 10. [2] He published the chorale first in 1599 in his book Frewdenspiegel deß ewigen Lebens ("Mirror of Joy of the Life Everlasting") in Frankfurt, together with "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme". [4], The closing chorale, "Wie bin ich doch so herzlich froh" (How earnestly glad I am indeed),[16] is embellished by an independent part of the second horn, while the other instruments double the voices. 70,1-3 … Johann Sebastian Bach based his chorale cantata Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1 on it and used single verses for other cantatas, verse 4 to close Erschallet, ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten! Based on Philipp Nicolai's hymn "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" (1599), it is one of Bach's chorale cantatas. The quality of the composition is without question. Mein Auge, spiel‘ ich den Choral. Die Konzerte für die kommende Saison sind in Planung. Genre: Sacred , Motet. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern is the last chorale cantata of Bach's second cantata cycle, possibly because the librettist who provided the paraphrases for the middle movements of these cantatas was no longer available. Jesus is identified with the morning star, according to Revelation 22:16, and with the bridegroom of the psalm. Besonders erlesen ist die Besetzung der Kantate «Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern». In another secco recitative, the bass contrasts earthly light ("Ein irdscher Glanz, ein leiblich Licht rührt meine Seele nicht" (An earthly flash, a corporeal light does not stir my soul))[1] with heavenly light, illustrated by a melisma on both "Freudenschein" (joyful radiance) and "Erquickung" (refreshment). The words, speaking of süße musica (sweet music) in verse 6, and the melody have inspired composers to vocal and instrumental settings. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Die Melodien der deutschen evangelischen Kirchenlieder, "O Heil'ger Geist! [5] The unknown librettist retained the first and last stanzas of the hymn and paraphrased the other stanzas as recitatives and arias, using the second stanza for the first recitative, the third stanza for the first aria, the fourth stanza and part of the fifth for the second recitative, and the sixth stanza for the second aria. 67. Dieterich Buxtehude also wrote a chorale fantasia Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (BuxWV 223). During his first year there, he had composed a cycle of cantatas for the occasions of the liturgical year that began on the first Sunday after Trinity 1723, and known as his first cantata cycle. 8359,[4] was codified then, but research by C. S. Terry has shown that the melody is at least 61 years older than Nicolai's publication. Michael Praetorius published a setting in Polyhymnia Caduceatrix et Panegyrica (1618–19, Wolfenbütte).[8]. In his second year he had composed a second cycle of cantatas that was planned to consist exclusively of chorale cantatas based on Lutheran hymns. Bach scored the work for three vocal soloists (soprano (S), tenor (T) and bass (B)), a four-part choir, and a Baroque instrumental ensemble of two horns (Co), two oboes da caccia (Oc), two violins (Vl), two obbligato violins (Vs), viola (Va) and basso continuo. Christian Geist set the words for soprano, two violins, viola da gamba and basso continuo.[3]. The Bach scholar Alfred Dürr notes: "The librettist must be credited with the empathy he shows for that fervour which characterizes Nicolai's poem and which has made his hymns into an enduring possession of the Protestant Church. The text and tune of the hymn are kept in the outer choral movements, a chorale fantasia and a four-part closing chorale, which frame a sequence of alternating recitatives and arias. Krebs-WV 552 I-Catalogue Number I-Cat. Text and Translation of Chorale. [10] In 1954 Jan Koetsier composed the "Partita for English Horn and Organ" Op. [citation needed], The hymn tune of "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern", Zahn No. Hugo Distler treated the tune both instrumentally as well as vocally, with an a cappella arrangement for four voices. 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Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Voll Gnad und Wahrheit von dem Herrn, Die süße Wurzel Jesse! The scoring provides a rich orchestration. [18] Choirs with one voice per part (OVPP) and instrumental groups playing period instruments in historically informed performances are marked by green background. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern voll Gnad und Wahrheit von dem Herrn, die süße Wurzel Jesse. I+II, Streicher und Continuo. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (How beautifully the morning star shines), BWV 1, is a church cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach. 90. A version of "The Three Kings" is included in the first volume of the popular Willcocks and Jacques compilation Carols for Choirs. Vorspiel und Satz "Wie schön leuchtet die Morgenstern" (Epiphanias) Vorspiel "Das alte Jahr vergangen ist" (Neujahr) Partita und Satz "Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, der von uns den Gottes Zorn wandt" (Passion und Abendmahl) Drei Vorspiele "Christe, du Lamm Gottes" (Passion) Vorspiel "Mit …