 Cantata No. 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden, Versus I |
| File: | jsbcant4-01.nwc (February 2007) 15 kB |
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| Full name of work: | Cantata No. 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden, Versus I |
| Composer: | Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750), German |
| About: | http://www.jsbach.org/ http://www.islandnet.com/~arton/bqxjsbach.htmlLyricist: Martin Luther |
| First line: | Christ lag in Todesbanden |
| Music category: | Classical: Baroque, Cantata |
| Instruments: | Violin I, Violin II, Viola I Viola II, Voice (SATB), Continuo |
| Name of file creator: | James R. Jennings |
| Website: | http://jennings.freehostia.com/ |
| e-mail address: | jennings "at" globaleyes "dot" net |
| Running time: | 4:25 |
| Comments: | This movement is one of 7 movements in the complete work, and was sequenced by J. R. Jennings in 2006. The continuo realization is by J. R. Jennings, copyright 2006, and is found on staves named "Continuo realization Ia", "Continuo realization Ib", and/or "Continuo realization II". While cantata No. 4 was probably composed between 1708 and 1724, individual movements may have been composed in various different years. English translation by Catherine Winkworth, 1855: In the bonds of Death He lay, Who for our offense was slain, But the Lord is risen today, Christ hath brought us life again. Wherefore let us all rejoice, Singing loud with a cheerful voice Hallelujah! English translation by Richard Massie, 1854: Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands, for our offenses given; but now at God's right hand He stands, and brings us life from heaven. Wherefore let us joyful be, and sing to God right thankfully loud songs of Alleluia! Alleluia! |