Concentus Musicus Wien

Movements:
1. Chorus: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
2. Aria (tenor): Bewundert, o Menschen, dies grosse Geheimnis:
3. Recitative (bass): So geht aus Gottes Herrlichkeit und Thron
4. Aria (bass):...Read more

Movements:
1. Chorus: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
2. Aria (tenor): Bewundert, o Menschen, dies grosse Geheimnis:
3. Recitative (bass): So geht aus Gottes Herrlichkeit und Thron
4. Aria (bass): Streite, siege, starker Held!
5. Recitative (soprano, alto): Wir ehren diese Herrlichkeit
6. Chorale: Lob sei Gott, dem Vater, g'ton

Soloists: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass; 4-part Chorus
Orchestra: 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola, continuo with horn

First performance: 3 December 1724, further performances in the years 1732-35 and 1736?.
Occasion: first Sunday in Advent.

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