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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The melody of this Advent chorale derives from the Gregorian hymn "Conditor alme siderum." Although the original tune is in the phyrgian mode, only the final phrase of the ''Orgelbuchlein'' setting contains "phyrgian" harmonies, with a final on A, harmonized as an A-major chord. The second phrase of the tune ends exactly like the last, but the cadence there is in F major. In the opening phrase, Bach disguises the melody's phrygian character by rewriting the two B-flats as B-naturals.<ref>Stinson, | The melody of this Advent chorale derives from the Gregorian hymn "Conditor alme siderum." Although the original tune is in the phyrgian mode, only the final phrase of the ''Orgelbuchlein'' setting contains "phyrgian" harmonies, with a final on A, harmonized as an A-major chord. The second phrase of the tune ends exactly like the last, but the cadence there is in F major. In the opening phrase, Bach disguises the melody's phrygian character by rewriting the two B-flats as B-naturals.<ref>Stinson, Russell, ''BACH'': ''The Orgelbuchlein'' (New York: Schirmer Books, 1996), 105.</ref><BR> | ||
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For the most part this hymn expresses the joy and thankfulness felt by the world when Christ was born. The motive which Bach employed, effectively captures these themes. | For the most part this hymn expresses the joy and thankfulness felt by the world when Christ was born. The motive which Bach employed, effectively captures these themes.<ref>Boehnke, Paul B., ''Diapason'' March 1985, Vol. 76, 10.</ref><BR> | ||
<BR>The English translation of the text by Michael Weisse is as follows:<BR> | |||
<blockquote>Praise to the almighty God,<BR> | |||
who has had mercy on us<BR> | |||
and sent us His beloved Son,<BR> | |||
born from Him on the highest throne.<BR> | |||
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O great grace and goodness!<BR> | |||
O deep love and gentleness!<BR> | |||
God performs a work for which no man<BR> | |||
or angel can thank Him enough</blockquote><ref>''Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbuchlein.'' Ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson. (St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 1984), 36.</ref><BR> | |||
==Registration and Organs== | ==Registration and Organs== | ||
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==Fingering and Pedaling== | ==Fingering and Pedaling== | ||
The pedal part consists of three extended descending lines, the ideal of ''catabasis'', which might refer to Christ's descent from heaven in the Nativity.<ref>Boehnke, Paul B., ''Diapason'' March 1985, Vol. 76, 10.</ref><BR> | The pedal part consists of three extended descending lines, the ideal of ''catabasis'', which might refer to Christ's descent from heaven in the Nativity.<ref>Boehnke, Paul B., ''Diapason'' March 1985, Vol. 76, 10.</ref><BR> | ||
Play the pedal part with alternating toes. Pay attention to the | Play the pedal part with alternating toes. Pay attention to the articulation you make between the octave leaps, and the articulate break that happens following the ties quarter note and sixteenth note. | ||
==Articulation and Phrasing== | ==Articulation and Phrasing== | ||
The melody is found in quarter notes in the soprano voice. This accompaniment has two different ''suspirans'' motives. A five-note embellished form appears in the alto and tenor, while the conventional four-note version is found in all three accompanimental parts.<ref>Stinson, Russell, ''BACH'': ''The Orgelbuchlein'' (New York: Schirmer Books, 1996), 105.</ref><BR> | |||
==Ornamentation== | ==Ornamentation== | ||
No ornamentation is used in this chorale. | |||
==Tempo and Meter== | ==Tempo and Meter== | ||
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[http://www.ohscatalog.org/jsbacor.html J. S. Bach: Orgelbuchlein (ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson)] | [http://www.ohscatalog.org/jsbacor.html J. S. Bach: Orgelbuchlein (ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson)] | ||
:Includes helpful information on the original chorales and performing the works. | :Includes helpful information on the original chorales and performing the works. | ||
[http://imslp.nl/imglnks/usimg/b/b8/IMSLP04104-Bach_-_BGA_-_BWV_599-644.pdf] | |||
:Free scan of score (page 6) | |||
==Recordings== | ==Recordings== | ||
For a detailed list of several available recordings of BWV 602 access: [http://jsbach.org/bwv602.html | |||
===Free Online=== | ===Free Online=== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:52, 1 April 2015
from Das Orgelbüchlein by Johann Sebastian Bach
Background
The melody of this Advent chorale derives from the Gregorian hymn "Conditor alme siderum." Although the original tune is in the phyrgian mode, only the final phrase of the Orgelbuchlein setting contains "phyrgian" harmonies, with a final on A, harmonized as an A-major chord. The second phrase of the tune ends exactly like the last, but the cadence there is in F major. In the opening phrase, Bach disguises the melody's phrygian character by rewriting the two B-flats as B-naturals.[1]
For the most part this hymn expresses the joy and thankfulness felt by the world when Christ was born. The motive which Bach employed, effectively captures these themes.[2]
The English translation of the text by Michael Weisse is as follows:
Praise to the almighty God,
who has had mercy on us
and sent us His beloved Son,
born from Him on the highest throne.
O great grace and goodness!
O deep love and gentleness!
God performs a work for which no man
or angel can thank Him enough
Registration and Organs
A lighter registration of flues at 8' and 4' in the manual and at 16' and 8' in the pedal, can effectively serve the musical qualities of the prelude."[4]
Example:
8' Gemshorn, 4' Octave in Manuals
16' Lieblich Gedeckt, 8' Principle (or 8' Flute) in Pedal
See the footnote in the "Notes" section at the bottom of the page [5]
Fingering and Pedaling
The pedal part consists of three extended descending lines, the ideal of catabasis, which might refer to Christ's descent from heaven in the Nativity.[6]
Play the pedal part with alternating toes. Pay attention to the articulation you make between the octave leaps, and the articulate break that happens following the ties quarter note and sixteenth note.
Articulation and Phrasing
The melody is found in quarter notes in the soprano voice. This accompaniment has two different suspirans motives. A five-note embellished form appears in the alto and tenor, while the conventional four-note version is found in all three accompanimental parts.[7]
Ornamentation
No ornamentation is used in this 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.
- Free scan of score (page 6)
Recordings
For a detailed list of several available recordings of BWV 602 access: [http://jsbach.org/bwv602.html
Free Online
James Kibbie, 1717 Trost organ, St. Walpurgis, Großengottern, Germany, using Lieblich Gedackt 8, Principal 4 in the Positiv; Subbass 16, Bordun 8, Octave 4 in the Pedal.
Pay to Listen
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Other Resources
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Notes
- ↑ Stinson, Russell, BACH: The Orgelbuchlein (New York: Schirmer Books, 1996), 105.
- ↑ Boehnke, Paul B., Diapason March 1985, Vol. 76, 10.
- ↑ Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbuchlein. Ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson. (St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 1984), 36.
- ↑ Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelbuchlein. Ed. Robert Clark and John David Peterson. (St. Louis, MO: Concordia, 1984), 34.
- ↑ This footnote was entered in the "Registration and Organs" article.
- ↑ Boehnke, Paul B., Diapason March 1985, Vol. 76, 10.
- ↑ Stinson, Russell, BACH: The Orgelbuchlein (New York: Schirmer Books, 1996), 105.
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