Johann Sebastian Bach :: Cantata No.118 [2nd setting] (O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht )


 

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Bach, Johann Sebastian
1685-1750
(b Eisenach, 21 March 1685; d Leipzig, 28 July 1750). German
Cantata No.118 [2nd setting] (O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens
Licht ) <1737>
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Although classified in BWV as a cantata, this is actually a motet.
The woodwinds are optional ("
se piace") to strengthen the vocal lines. The Breitkopf and Carus editions assign the woodwind parts to ob, Eh, & 2bn.
The 2 high horn parts are designated
litui [plural of lituus]—archaic Roman brass instruments that no longer existed in Bach’s time. Though horns are apparently intended, these parts are given to 2 cornets or trumpets in the Breitkopf edition by M. Schneider and the Kalmus and Luck's reprints.
Source of text: Martin Behm, 1611. Language: German