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Cantata BWV 142
Uns ist ein Kind Geoboren |
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Ref. |
BWV 142 / Anh. II 023 |
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German Title |
Uns ist ein Kind Geoboren |
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English Title |
Unto us a child is born |
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Event |
Cantata for Christmas Day
Readings: Epistle: Titus 2: 11-14 / Isaiah 9: 2-7; Gospel: Luke 2: 1-14 |
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Composed |
Leipzig, 1720 ?, probably by Johann Kuhnau |
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Text |
Erdmann Neumeister |
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German-5 | Translations: Chinese-2 | English-3I | English-3P | English-10 | Russian-1 |
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Scoring |
Soloists: Alto, Tenor, Bass; 4-part Chorus [SATB]
Orchestra: 2 recorders, 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola, continuo |
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Score Vocal & Piano [1.27 MB] | Score BGA [1.87 MB]
Capella: Mvt. 2 [cap] |
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References |
BGA: XXX | NBA: I/41 | BC: - | Zwang: - | First Published: |
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Commentary |
Crouch |
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Music |
Music Examples |
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Discussions |
Week of October 26, 1999; Week of March 28, 2009 |
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J.S. Bach: Magnificat in D Major & Cantata BWV 142 [C-4] |
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Cantata BWV 142 [] |
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Kurt Redel |
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Choir and Orchestra "Pro Arte" Munich |
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Tenor: Theo Altmeyer; Bass: Heinz Rehfuss |
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Philips / Universo / Electrecord |
Mar 1, 1964 |
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