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Orchestra Soli STB, Coro SATB, 3 Ob, Fg, 2 Vl, Va, Bc SKU: CA.3119407 Cantata for Trinity Sunday. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Tobias Rimek. Arranged by Angelika Tasler. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Trinity. Study score. Composed 1724. BWV 194. 80 pages. Duration 39 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.194/07. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3119407). ISBN 9790007245146. Language: German/English.The cantata "Hochsterwunschtes Freudenfest" BWV 194 was composed for an organ dedication on 2 November 1723 in Stormthal, Saxony. A year later, and with just a few alterations, the cantata was performed again in Leipzig on Trinity Sunday. Our edition takes this Leipzig version of 1724 as its source. The special occasion of its composition is reflected in the extent of the composition which has twelve, instead of the usual six, movements. The orchestral scoring is for strings and three obbligato oboes. A special feature of the cantata is its structure as an orchestral suite. The beginning is a spirited opening chorus in the style of a French overture. The bass aria in the third movement has the character of a pastorale, and the following aria (movement 5) in turn has the character of a gavotte, etc. A simple four-part chorale concludes this multifaceted composition, marked by some extremely heartfelt moments. Score available separately - see item CA.3119400.