Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn (Herr Gott, nun sei gepreiset) (BWV 601)
from Das Orgelbüchlein by Johann Sebastian Bach
Background
Bach provided titles of two texts for this chorale. "The first of these, an Advent hymn, is the likely basis for the prelude. The second, actually a table grace, bears no liturgical relationship to Advent or Christmas."[1]
it is important to familiarize yourself with the original chorale tune. http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Pic-CM/HerrChristeinig04.jpg, along with the words of chorale to understand the mood, emotion, and meaning behind the text.
English translation of the Advent hymn:
Lord Christ, the only Son of God,
the eternal Father,
arisen from his heart,
as it is written:
He is the Morning Star,
He sends forth His splendor,
Brighter than any other stars.
(Elisabeth Cruciger)[2]
English translation of the grace hymn:
Lord God, now be glorified,
We give joyous thanks
that You show us grace
and have given us food and drink,
so that we might know Your mercy,
and to strengthen our faith
that You are our God.
(anonymous)[3]
Registration and Organs
This prelude calls for a full Principle Chorus Registration (including Mixture) in the manual, with Reeds found in the pedal (also known as organo pleno)
Great: 8', 4', 2' Principles , + Mixture
Pedal: 16' 8' Reeds (+ 4' Reed if not too loud or 4' Principle)
See the footnote in the "Notes" section at the bottom of the page [4]
Fingering and Pedaling
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Articulation and Phrasing
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Ornamentation
No ornamentation is indicated in this organ chorale.
Tempo and Meter
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Scores and Editions
- Completely fingered in early fingering styles. Includes helpful information on the original chorales and performing the works.
J. S. Bach: Orgelbuchlein (ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson)
- Includes helpful information on the original chorales and performing the works.
- Website where you can instantly access, purchase and download score for $1.49.
IMSLP, Bach Gesellschaft edition
- Free download
Recordings
Free Online
James Kibbie, 1724-30 Trost organ, Stadtkirche, Waltershausen, Germany, using Gedackt 8', Principal 4', Octava 2', and Mixtura IV in the Brustwerk; Groß Principal 16', Violon-Bass 16', Octaven-Bass 8', Super Octava 4', and Trompetten-Bass 8' in the Pedal.
http://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/3782
http://www.organmusicdownloads.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=48
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Other Resources
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Notes
- ↑ Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbuchlein. Ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson. (St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 1984), 34.
- ↑ Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbuchlein. Ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson. (St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 1984), 34.
- ↑ Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbuchlein. Ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson. (St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 1984), 34.
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