Composer

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Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Cantata

Average_duration

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23:52

Movement_count

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6

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"Es ist eine Stimme eines Predigers" (There is a voice of a preacher) is a cantata composed by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, the eldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach. The cantata was composed in the mid-1740s and premiered in Halle, Germany, in 1746. The cantata consists of three movements, with a total duration of approximately 20 minutes. The first movement is an aria for bass soloist, accompanied by strings and continuo. The text of the aria is taken from the book of Isaiah, and the music is characterized by its solemn and contemplative mood. The second movement is a recitative for tenor soloist, accompanied by continuo. The text of the recitative is taken from the book of Revelation, and the music is characterized by its dramatic and declamatory style. The final movement is a chorale for four-part choir, accompanied by strings and continuo. The text of the chorale is a hymn by Johann Franck, and the music is characterized by its joyful and celebratory mood. The cantata is notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which were unusual for the time. The music is also characterized by its expressive and emotional qualities, which were typical of the Sturm und Drang movement that was popular in Germany during the mid-18th century. The cantata is considered to be one of Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's most significant works, and it is often performed today by choirs and orchestras around the world.

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