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Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied Cantata based on Psalm 98 – Urtext by Johann Kuhnau 4-Part - Sheet Music

By Johann Kuhnau
Organ (solos: SATB – choir: SATB – 0.0.0.1 – 2.0.0.0 – timp– str – bc)

SKU: BR.OB-5678-11

Cantata based on Psalm 98 – Urtext. Composed by Johann Kuhnau. Edited by David Erler. Arranged by Andreas Kohs. Choir; stapled. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). Cantata; Baroque. Sheet Music. 12 pages. Duration 12'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 5678-11. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-5678-11).

ISBN 9790004355718. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Kuhnau's setting of the 98th psalm Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied is a sonorous cantata with the opulent scoring of two trumpets, timpani and a five-part string section. This baroque gem radiates a special brilliance with its virtuoso part writing. The instrumental and vocal groups alternate to aptly portray the rejoicing, singing and music-making to the glory of God sung about in the text. Kuhnau also comes up with effective sound mixes and echo effects, particularly onomatopoetic in the section to verse 7 ("Das Meer brauset", the sea is roaring).

Like many of Kuhnau's other works, this cantata in the form of a psalm concerto has only survived in a score from the music library of the Wolfenbüttel cantor Georg Österreich (1664–1735). Kuhnau probably conceived Singet dem Herrn as a repertoire piece for particularly prestigious events such as New Year's Day or as festive music, for example for one of the organ consecrations for which he was repeatedly asked to perform in smaller or larger towns in the Leipzig area.

Audio samples: Opella Musica, camerata lipsiensis, cond. Gregor Meyer (cpo, 2018)

First Urtext edition of the work. Small scoring and short performing time. Special musical language with onomatopoetic effects.