The following is a list of church cantatas, sorted by the liturgical occasion for which they were composed and performed. The genre was particularly popular in 18th-century Lutheran Germany, although there are later examples.
The liturgical calendar of the German Reformation era had, without counting Reformation Day and days between Palm Sunday and Easter, 72 occasions for which a cantata could be presented. Composers such as Telemann composed cycles of church cantatas comprising all 72 occasions (e.g. Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst). Such a cycle is called an "ideal" cycle, while in any given liturgical year feast days could coincide with Sundays, and the maximum number of Sundays after Epiphany and the maximum number of Sundays after Trinity could not all occur.
In some places, of which Leipzig in Johann Sebastian Bach's time is best known, no concerted music was allowed for the three last Sundays of Advent, nor for the Sundays of Lent (apart when Annunciation fell on a Sunday in that period, or in Holy Week), so the "ideal" year cycle (German: ) for such places comprised only 64 cantatas (or 63 without the cantata for Reformation Day).
As the bulk of extant cantatas were composed for occasions occurring in the liturgical calendar of the German Reformation era, including Passion cantatas for Good Friday, that calendar is followed for the presentation of cantatas in this section. Most cantatas made reference to the content of the readings and to Lutheran hymns appropriate for the occasion. The melodies of such hymns often appeared in cantatas, for example as in the four-part settings concluding Bach's works, or as a cantus firmus in larger choral movements. Other occasions for church cantatas include weddings and funeral services. Thus below also readings and hymns associated with the occasion are listed, for the hymns for instance based on Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch. Data such as readings and hymns generally apply to Bach's Leipzig: differences may occur in other places, or other times, as indicated.
Occasions of the liturgical year
Advent : Advent is celebrated on the four Sundays before Christmas. Sometimes, as in Leipzig, there was a tempus clausum (silent time: no cantatas performed) for the last three Sundays of Advent.
Christmas to Epiphany
The Christmas season was celebrated from Christmas Day through Epiphany. Three days were observed for Christmas, with a Christmas cantata performed every day. The next feast days were New Year and Epiphany. Sundays may occur between the third day of Christmas and New Year and/or between New Year and Epiphany: thus the period had at least five occasions, or at most seven.
For the Christmas season of 1734âÂÂ35 Bach composed the Christmas Oratorio in six parts, to be performed as the cantata in the service on the six feast days, three days of Christmas, New Year, the Sunday after New Year and Epiphany (there was no Sunday between the third day of Christmas and New Year in 1734).
Sundays after Epiphany : Depending on the date of Easter, a variable number (up to six) of Sundays occurred between Epiphany and Septuagesima, the third Sunday before Ash Wednesday. The sixth Sunday after Epiphany is extremely rare: in the first half of the 18th century cantatas for this Sunday were only composed in "ideal" cantata cycles, but for instance not by composers such as Bach and Graupner who generally only composed what was to be performed under their direction.
Pre-Lenten Season : There were three Sundays in the Pre-Lenten Season: Septuagesima, Sexagesima and Quinquagesima (the last one also known as Estomihi)
Lent : During Lent, the six Sundays between Ash Wednesday and Easter, "quiet time" was observed in Leipzig. Only the feast of Annunciation was celebrated with a cantata, even if it fell in that time. On Good Friday, a Passion was performed, in most cases rather considered an Oratorio than a cantata. In Graupner's Darmstadt there was also a cantata on Maundy Thursday.
Easter to Pentecost
Eastertide comprises the time up to Pentecost, starting with three days of Easter. There are five Sundays between Easter and Ascension. Ascension is followed by one Sunday before the three feast days of Pentecost.
The Sundays between Easter and Pentecost have Latin names, derived from the beginning of the prescribed readings. For example, the first Sunday after Easter is called Quasimodogeniti. Some sources name the Sunday after Easter the second Sunday in Easter, counting Easter Sunday as the first.
Trinity and the Sundays after Trinity: Trinity is the Sunday after Pentecost. A variable number of Sundays occurs between Trinity and the first Sunday in Advent, a maximum of 27, if Easter is extremely early.
Marian feasts : There are three Marian feast days that are usually observed in the German Reformation era: Purification on 2 February, Annunciation on 25 March and Visitation on 2 July
Feast of John the Baptist : St. John's Day was celebrated on 24 June, with cantatas written by, among others, Bach and Telemann.
Feast of St. Michael: St. Michael's Day was celebrated on 29 September with, for instance, cantatas by Bach and Telemann, but in Graupner's Darmstadt there was apparently no demand for such cantatas.
Feast of St. Stephen : Saint Stephen's Day falls on 26 December, the second day of Christmas, so generally not counted as a separate occasion.
Reformation Day : Reformation Day is celebrated on 31 October and for instance Bach and Graupner wrote cantatas for the occasion. Reformation Day is however not always seen as one of the feasts of the liturgical year: for instance in Telemann's and Picander's ideal cantata cycles the feast day is not mentioned.
Telemann's ideal cycle thus consists of four Sundays of Advent; Seven occasions from Christmas to Epiphany; Nine Sundays between Epiphany and Lent; Six Sundays of Lent; 14 occasions from Easter to Trinity; 27 Sundays after Trinity; Three Marian Feasts, St. John's Day (24 June) and Michaelmas â totalling 72 occasions for which he provided a cantata.
Graupner's church cantatas do not include the sixth Sunday after Epiphany, nor cantatas for St. John's Day or Michaelmas, however there are cantatas for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, which totals 71 occasions from GWV 1101 to 1171, with GWV 1173 indicating Reformation Day cantatas.
Libretto cycles
Several cantata libretto cycles were published in the first half of the 18th century:
* Erdmann Neumeister:
** Geistliche Cantaten (1702)
* Anonymous (Ernst Ludwig I, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen?)
** Sonn- und Fest-Andachten (Meiningen 1704)
* Benjamin Schmolck:
** Das Saiten-Spiel des Hertzens (1720)
* Picander:
** Sammlung Erbaulicher Gedanken (1724âÂÂ25)
** Cantaten auf die Sonn- und Fest-Tage durch das gantze Jahr (1728âÂÂ29)
First Sunday of Advent (Advent I)
Occasion
Advent Sunday, first of the four Sundays of Advent, which are the four Sundays preceding Christmas
Readings
, night is advanced, day will come
, the Entry into Jerusalem
Hymns
"Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland" by Martin Luther (Erfurt Enchiridion, 1524) and its Latin model "Veni redemptor gentium" by Ambrose
"Von Adam her so lange Zeit" by Michael WeiÃÂe
"Menschenkind merk eben" by Michael WeiÃÂe
by Michael WeiÃÂe or
"Als der gütige Gott" (text by Michael WeiÃÂe, hymn tune by Johann Crüger)
(text by Peter Abelard)
"Lob sei dem allmächtigen Gott" (text by Michael WeiÃÂe, hymn tune by Johann Crüger)
"Gott durch deine Güte"
"Gläubiges Herze, freu dich heut" by Michael Altenburg
and its Latin model "Conditor alme siderum"
by
"Gott Vater uns sein Sohn fürstellt"
"Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, Daàdu vom Himmel kommen bist" by Bartholomäus Helder
"Macht hoch die Tür" by Georg Weissel (after Psalm 24:7-10)
Cantatas
Georg Böhm:
* Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Saget der Tochter Zion, TWV 1:1234 (1716âÂÂ17 cantata cycle)
* ', TWV 1:1074 (1722?; staged in Leipzig ; BDW )
* Erwachet zum Kriegen, TWV 1:481 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1725-1726)
Christoph Graupner (see also List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1101):
* (1727)
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Advent I):
* Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 61 (; )
* Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62 (chorale cantata, )
* Schwingt freudig euch empor, BWV 36 (early version: 1725-30; final version: )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 339 (1738)
* ', H. 348
* ', H. 349
* ', H. 350
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
*Lasset uns ablegen die Werke der Finsternis, (, BDW )
Second Sunday of Advent (Advent II)
Occasion
Second Sunday in Advent
Readings
, call of the Gentiles
, coming of the Son of man
Hymns (in addition to those listed for Advent I)
"Es ist gewiÃÂlich an der zeit" (text by Bartholomäus Ringwaldt)
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Huetet euch, dass eure Herzen, TWV 1:811 (1716âÂÂ17 cantata cycle)
* Endlich wird die Stunde schlagen, TWV 1:440 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1725-1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1102
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Advent II):
* Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! BWV 70a ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 340 (1737)
Third Sunday of Advent (Advent III)
Occasion
Third Sunday of Advent, a.k.a. Gaudete Sunday
Readings
, the ministry of faithful apostles
, John the Baptist in prison
Hymns (in addition to those listed for Advent I)
"Helft mir Gotts Güte preisen"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Mein Kind, willtu Gottes Diener sein, TWV 1:1129 (1716âÂÂ17 cantata cycle)
* (1719 or 1720, based on ; misattributed to Bach as BWV 141, BDW )
* Vor des lichten Tages Schein, TWV 1:1483 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726; text refers to Psalm 139:11âÂÂ12, and )
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1103
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Advent III):
* ÃÂrgre dich, o Seele, nicht, BWV 186a ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 341 (1740)
* ', H. 351
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Advent IV)
Occasion
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Readings
, Be joyful in the Lord
, testimony of John the Baptist
Hymns
same as for Advent III
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann
* Ihr seid alle Gottes Kinder, TWV 1:914 (1716âÂÂ17 cantata cycle)
* Lauter Wonne, lauter Freude, TWV 1:1040 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1725-1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1104
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Advent IV):
* Bereitet die Wege, bereitet die Bahn, BWV 132 (22 December 1715)
* Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147a ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1737)
Christmas (25 December)
Occasion
Christmas (25 December)
Readings
, God's mercy appeared (or
, Unto us a child is born)
, Nativity, Annunciation to the shepherds and the angels' song
Hymns
"Christum wir sollen loben schon" (Luther, Erfurt Enchirdion, 1524)
"Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ" (Luther, Eyn geystlich Gesangk Buchleyn, 1524)
"Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her" (Luther, 1534; melody 1539)
"Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar" (Luther, same melody as previous)
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Erquickendes Wunder der ewigen Gnade, TWV 1:469 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner (see also List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1105 and ç GWV 1172):
* (1722; also January 1723 in Leipzig, as audition piece for his candidacy as Thomaskantor)
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Christmas Day):
* Christen, ätzet diesen Tag, BWV 63 (1714; 1723)
* Magnificat, BWV 243a (1723)
* Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 91 (chorale cantata, two versions, earliest version 1724)
* Unser Mund sei voll Lachens, BWV 110 (1725)
* Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe, BWV 197a (1728)
* Jauchzet, frohlocket! Auf, preiset die Tage, BWV 248<sup>I</sup> (Christmas Oratorio Part I, 1734)
* Gloria in excelsis Deo, BWV 191 (1745)
* Uns ist ein Kind geboren, BWV 142 (probably spurious)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 342
* ', H. 352 (1737)
* ' (1720)
* ', H. 354
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach:
* O Wunder, wer kann dieses fassen, (BDW )
* Ach, daÃÂ du den Himmel zerrissest, (BDW )
* Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe, (BDW )
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe, H 811 (1772, 1778 and 1782; BDW )
* Auf schicke dich, H 815 (1775, 1779 and 1786; BDW )
Georg Anton Benda:
* Gott steigt herab (arranged by for performances in 1771, 1777 and 1784: BDW 10617)
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach:
* Dessen Preis die Hirten sangen (1788 or later, BDW )
Second Day of Christmas (26 December: Christmas 2)
Occasion
Second day of Christmas (Boxing Day), also Saint Stephen's Day; On this day Leipzig celebrated Christmas and Saint Stephen's Day in alternating years, with different readings.
Readings
For Christmas (even years):
:, God's mercy appeared in Christ
:, the shepherds at the manger
for Saint Stephen's Day (uneven years):
: and , Martyrdom of Stephen
:, Jerusalem killing her prophets
Hymns
See Christmas
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Jauchzet, frohlocket, der Himmel ist offen, TWV 1:953 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726 â cantata for Saint Stephen's Day)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1106
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Second Day of Christmas):
* Darzu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, BWV 40 (1723)
* Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 121 (chorale cantata, 1724)
* Selig ist der Mann, BWV 57 (1725)
* Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend, BWV 248<sup>II</sup> (Christmas Oratorio Part II, 1734)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 343
* ', H. 353
Carl Heinrich Graun and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
* Ich nahe mich zu deiner Krippen ( arrangement of GraunWV Bv:IX:14; BDW 10557)
Third Day of Christmas (27 December: Christmas 3)
Occasion
Third day of Christmas, also Feast of St. John the Evangelist
Readings
, Christ is higher than the angels (Leipzig); Isaiah 9:1âÂÂ6 (Hamburg)
, prologue, also called Hymn to the Word
Hymns
See Christmas
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Unverzagt in allem Leiden, TWV 1:1456 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1107
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Third Day of Christmas):
* Sehet, welch eine Liebe hat uns der Vater erzeiget, BWV 64 (1723)
* Ich freue mich in dir, BWV 133 (chorale cantata, 1724)
* SüÃÂer Trost, mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151 (1725)
* Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen, BWV 248<sup>III</sup> (Christmas Oratorio Part III, 1734)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 322 (St. John the Evangelist)
* ', H. 344
* Kündlich groàist das gottselige Geheimnis
* ', H. 355
* ', H. 356
First Sunday after Christmas (Christmas I)
Occasion
Sunday between 27 December and 1 January, which does not occur every year. A.k.a. Christmas Sunday.
Readings
, Through Christ we are free from the law
, Simeon and Anna with Mary in the temple
Hymns
See Christmas
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Was gleicht dem Adel wahrer Christen, TWV 1:1511 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1108
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Christmas I):
* Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn, BWV 152 ()
* Das neugeborne Kindelein, BWV 122 (chorale cantata, )
* Gottlob! nun geht das Jahr zu Ende, BWV 28 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1737)
New Year (1 January)
Occasion
New Year; Feast of the Circumcision of Christ
Readings
: by faith we inherit
: circumcision of Jesus
Hymns
"Jesu, nun sei gepreiset" by Johannes Hermann
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Halt ein mit deinem Wetterstrahle, TWV 1:715 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Melchior Hoffmann
* Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, previously attributed to Telemann as TWV 1:1748.
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1109
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç New Year's Day):
* Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 190 (1724; incomplete)
* Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, BWV 41 (chorale cantata, 1725)
* Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 16 (1726)
* Gott, wie dein Name, so ist auch dein Ruhm, BWV 171 (1729)
* Fallt mit Danken, fallt mit Loben, BWV 248<sup>IV</sup> (Christmas Oratorio Part IV, 1735)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 345
* ', H. 360
* ', H. 361
* ' (1738)
Johann Friedrich Fasch:
* Gehet zu seinen Toren ein mit Danken, FWV D:G1, FR 9/2 (1723)
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach:
* Der Herr zu deiner Rechten, (BDW )
Sunday after New Year (New Year I)
Occasion
In some years, a Sunday falls between New Year's Day and Epiphany: it is known as the Sunday after New Year () or as the second Sunday after Christmas (Christmas II).
Readings
: suffering of Christians (Leipzig); : God's mercy appeared in Christ (Hamburg)
: the Flight into Egypt
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Schmeckt und sehet unsers Gottes Freundlichkeit, TWV 1:1252 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1110
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç New Year I):
* Schau, lieber Gott, wie meine Feind, BWV 153 ()
* Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 58 (: early version, incomplete; or : final version; strictly speaking not a chorale cantata, but later added to the chorale cantata cycle)
* Ehre sei dir, Gott, gesungen, BWV 248<sup>V</sup> (Christmas Oratorio Part V, )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Epiphany (6 January)
Occasion
Feast of the Epiphany
Readings
, the heathen will convert
, the Wise Men From the East
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ihr Völker hört, wie Gott aufs Neue spricht, TWV 1:921 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1111
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Epiphany):
* Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65 (1724)
* Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, BWV 123 (chorale cantata, 1725)
* Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben, BWV 248<sup>VI</sup> (Christmas Oratorio Part VI, 1735)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 362
* ' (1738)
First Sunday after Epiphany (Epiphany I)
Readings
, the duties of a Christian
, the finding in the Temple
Hymns
"Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ"
"Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot"
"Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* In gering- und rauhen Schalen, TWV 1:941 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1112
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Epiphany I):
* Mein liebster Jesus ist verloren, BWV 154 ()
* Meinen Jesum laÃÂ ich nicht, BWV 124 (chorale cantata, )
* Liebster Jesu, mein Verlangen, BWV 32 ()
* Gedenke, Herr, wie es uns gehet, BWV 217 (very doubtful, possibly composed by Johann Christoph Altnickol)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Second Sunday after Epiphany (Epiphany II)
Readings
, we have several gifts
, the Marriage at Cana
Hymns
"Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn"
"Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"
"Am dritten Tag ein Hochzeit ward"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ist Widerwärtigkeit den Frommen eigen?, TWV 1:948 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1113
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Epiphany II):
* Mein Gott, wie lang, ach lange? BWV 155 ()
* Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, BWV 3 (chorale cantata, )
* Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen, BWV 13 ()
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
* Wir sind Gottes Werke, (incomplete, BDW )
Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Harre auf Gott ('s expansion of a 3-movement cantata by Fasch, BDW 10534)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 300
* ', H. 389
* ' (1738)
Third Sunday after Epiphany (Epiphany III)
Readings
, rules for life
, the healing of a leper
Hymns
"Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Warum verstellst du die Gebärden?, TWV 1:1502 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1114
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Epiphany III):
* Herr, wie du willt, so schicks mit mir, BWV 73 (; restaged 1732âÂÂ35 and 1748âÂÂ49)
* Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit, BWV 111 (chorale cantata, )
* Alles nur nach Gottes Willen, BWV 72 ()
* Ich steh mit einem FuÃÂ im Grabe, BWV 156 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 329
* ', H. 363
* ' (1738)
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Epiphany IV)
Readings
, love completes the law
, Jesus calming the storm
Hymns
"Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein"
"Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält"
"Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit"
"Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir"
"Es ist das Heil uns kommen her"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Gott ist unser Zuversicht, JLB 1 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Hemmet den Eifer, verbannet die Rache, TWV 1:730 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1115
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Epiphany IV):
* Jesus schläft, was soll ich hoffen? BWV 81 ()
* Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit, BWV 14 (chorale cantata, )
Purification (2 February)
Occasion
Candlemas or Feast of the Purification of Mary (Mariae Reinigung), a.k.a. Presentation of Jesus at the Temple: celebrated on 2 February, occurring around the fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Readings
, the Lord will come to his temple
, the purification of Mary and the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, including Simeon's canticle Nunc dimittis
Hymns
"Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin"
"Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener"
"Nunc dimittis"
"Ex legis observantia"
"Heut hat Marien Kindelein"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Mache dich auf, werde licht, JLB 9 (1726, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ich habe Lust abzuscheiden, TWV 1:836 (1724; a.k.a. BWV Anh. 157, BDW )
* Erscheine, Gott, in deinem Tempel, TWV 1:471 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner (see also List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1169):
* (1732)
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Purification):
* Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bunde, BWV 83 (1724)
* Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 125 (chorale cantata, 1725)
* Ich habe genug, BWV 82 (1727, and later modified versions)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 313
* ', H. 358
Johann Ernst Bach II:
* Mein Odem ist schwach (misattributed to J. S. Bach as BWV 222; BDW )
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (Epiphany V)
Readings
Colossians 3:12âÂÂ17
...
Hymns
"Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein"
"Es spricht der Unweisen Mund wohl"
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Der Gottlosen Arbeit, JLB 2 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Seid nüchtern und wachet, TWV 1:1273 (1716âÂÂ17 cantata cycle)
* Liebe, die vom Himmel stammet, TVWV 1:1044 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1116
Johann Sebastian Bach:
* no extant cantata for Epiphany V: see Church cantata (Bach) ç Epiphany V.
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 390
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany (Epiphany VI)
Readings
2 Peter 1:16âÂÂ21
...
Hymns
"Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Was ist das Herz? Ein finstrer Ort, TWV 1:1516 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
* Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (Ihr Lichter jener schönen Höhen), (, BDW )
Johann Sebastian Bach:
* no extant cantata for Epiphany VI: see Church cantata (Bach) ç Epiphany VI.
Third Sunday before Lent (Septuagesima)
Occasion
Septuagesima (third Sunday before Ash Wednesday)
Readings
, race for victory
, parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Hymns
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"O Herre Gott, dein göttlich Wort"
"Es ist das Heil uns kommen her"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Darum will ich auch erwählen, JLB 3 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ein jeder läuft, der in den Schranken läuft, TWV 1:425 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1117
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Septuagesima):
* Nimm, was dein ist, und gehe hin, BWV 144 ()
* Ich hab in Gottes Herz und Sinn, BWV 92 (chorale cantata, )
* Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke, BWV 84 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Second Sunday before Lent (Sexagesima)
Occasion
Sexagesima (second Sunday before Ash Wednesday)
Readings
, God's power is mighty in the week,
, parable of the Sower
Hymns
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Darum säet euch Gerechtigkeit, JLB 4 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Was ist mir doch das Rühmen nütze?, TWV 1:1521 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1118
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Sexagesima):
* Gleichwie der Regen und Schnee vom Himmel fällt, BWV 18 (early version: ; A minor version: )
* Leichtgesinnte Flattergeister, BWV 181 (; restaged 1743âÂÂ46)
* Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort, BWV 126 (chorale cantata, )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 330
* ', H. 338
* ' (1738)
Last Sunday before Lent (Estomihi)
Occasion
Quinquagesima a.k.a. Quintagesima, Esto Mihi or Estomihi Sunday (last Sunday before Lent)
Readings
, praise of love
, Healing the blind near Jericho
Hymns
"Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt"
"Die Propheten han propheceyt"
"O wir armen Sünder"
"Sündiger Mensch, schau wer du bist"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Ja, mir hast du Arbeit gemacht, JLB 5 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner ç GWV 1119
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Estomihi):
* Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe, BWV 22 ( and )
* Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn, BWV 23 (second version in B minor: and ; earlier and later versions in C minor)
* Herr Jesu Christ, wahr' Mensch und Gott, BWV 127 (chorale cantata, )
* Sehet, wir gehn hinauf gen Jerusalem, BWV 159 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Gottfried August Homilius:
* Legt eure Harfen hin, HoWV II.49 (BDW , 11062)
First Sunday of Lent (Invocabit)
Occasion
Quadragesima Sunday, a.k.a. Invocabit or Invocavit Sunday
Readings
2 Corinthians 6:1âÂÂ10, marks of the Ministry
Matthew 4:1âÂÂ11, the Temptation of Christ
Hymns
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
"Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"
"Gott der Vater wohn uns bei"
"Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht" and its Latin version, "Christe qui lux es et dies"
Hymns related to the Passion of Christ (e.g. pp. 122âÂÂ177 in Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch)
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Fleuch der Lüste Zauberauen, TWV 1:549 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1120
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Second Sunday of Lent (Reminiscere)
Occasion
Reminiscere (second Sunday of Lent)
Readings
1 Thessalonians 4:1âÂÂ7, plea for Purity
Matthew 17:1âÂÂ9, the Transfiguration of Jesus
Hymns
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein"
"Gott der Vater wohn uns bei"
"Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott"
"Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"
"Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht" and its Latin version, "Christe qui lux es et dies"
Hymns related to the Passion of Christ (e.g. pp. 122âÂÂ177 in Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch)
Cantatas
Johann Michael Bach:
* Liebster Jesu, hör mein Flehen, ABA II, 6 (BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Der Reichtum macht allein beglückt, TWV 1:313 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1121
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Third Sunday of Lent (Oculi)
Occasion
Oculi (third Sunday of Lent)
Readings
, advice for a righteous life
, casting out a devil
Hymns
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein"
"Gott der Vater wohn uns bei"
"Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott"
"Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"
"Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht" and its Latin version, "Christe qui lux es et dies"
Hymns related to the Passion of Christ (e.g. pp. 122âÂÂ177 in Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch)
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Wandelt in der Liebe, TWV 1:1498 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1122
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Oculi):
* Widerstehe doch der Sünde, BWV 54 (4 March 1714?)
* Alles, was von Gott geboren, BWV 80a (24 March 1715; music lost)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare)
Occasion
Laetare (fourth Sunday of Lent)
Readings
Galatians 4:21âÂÂ31, two Covenants
John 6:1âÂÂ15, feeding of the 5000
Hymns
"Herr Jesu Christ, wahr Mensch und Gott"
"O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht"
"In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr"
"Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht" and its Latin version, "Christe qui lux es et dies"
Hymns related to the Passion of Christ (e.g. pp. 122âÂÂ177 in Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch)
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Du bist verflucht, o Schreckensstimme, TWV 1:385 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1123
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Fifth Sunday of Lent (Judica)
Occasion
Judica (fifth Sunday of Lent)
Readings
Hebrews 9:11âÂÂ15, the Heavenly Sanctuary
John 8:46âÂÂ59, last part of Jesus' debate with the Pharisees
Hymns
"Herr Jesu Christ, wahr Mensch und Gott"
"O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht"
"In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr"
"Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht" and its Latin version, "Christe qui lux es et dies"
Hymns related to the Passion of Christ (e.g. pp. 122âÂÂ177 in Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch)
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Wer ist, der dort von Edom kömmt? TWV 1:1584 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1124
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Annunciation (25 March)
Occasion
Annunciation (Mariae Verkündigung) is celebrated on 25 March, around Palm Sunday.
Readings
, prophecy of the birth of the Messiah
, the angel Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus
Hymns
"Haec est dies quam fecit Dominus"
"Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn"
"Fit porta Christi pervia"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Siehe, eine Jungfrau ist schwanger, TWV 1:1326 (1716âÂÂ17 cantata cycle)
* Gott will Mensch und sterblich werden, TWV 1:694 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
* Herr Christ der ein'ge Gottessohn, TWV 1:732 (misattributed to Bach as BWV Anh. 156, BDW )
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1170
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Annunciation):
* Himmelskönig, sei willkommen, BWV 182 (performed on Palm Sunday , and )
* Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1 (chorale cantata: 1725, also Palm Sunday)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 312
* ' (1738)
Palm Sunday
Occasion
Palm Sunday (Sunday before Easter). Apart from cantatas, Passion settings such as Johann Walter's Passio Secundum Matthæum may be performed on this day.
Readings
, everyone be in the spirit of Christ âÂÂorâ , of the Last Supper
, Entry into Jerusalem
Hymns
"Gloria, laus et honor tibi sit, Rex Christe Redemptor"
"Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir"
"Christus, der uns selig macht"
"Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht" and its Latin version, "Christe qui lux es et dies"
Hymns related to the Passion of Christ (e.g. pp. 122âÂÂ177 in Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch)
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann
* Christus hat gelitten für uns, und uns, TWV 1:800 (1716âÂÂ17 cantata cycle)
* Schaut die Demut Palmen tragen, TWV 1:1245 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
* Wer ist der, so von Sodom kommt, TWV 1:1585 (opening movements reappear in the Wer ist der, so von Edom kömmt pasticcio Passion oratorio)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1125
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Palm Sunday):
* Both extant Palm Sunday cantatas by Bach (BWV 182, BWV 1) were written for Annunciation, see above, in years when Palm Sunday fell on 25 March.
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 383
Picander
* Machet die Thore weit (1728âÂÂ29 libretto cycle: same libretto as for Advent I)
Maundy Thursday
Occasion
Maundy Thursday
Readings
...
Hymns
"Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, der von uns den Gotteszorn wandt"
"Wir wollen singen Heut von grossen Dingen"
"Als Jesus Christus in der Nacht"
"Ich danke dem Herrn von ganzem Herzen"
Cantatas
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1126
Good Friday
Occasion
On Good Friday (sometimes indicated by its Latin name Parasceve) the Passion of Christ is commemorated. Extended Passion settings such as settings of the Brockes Passion Passion oratorio libretto, and other settings by Georg Philipp Telemann, by Johann Sebastian Bach or by his son Carl Philipp Emanuel are not usually listed as cantatas. Other Passion compositions are however sometimes indicated as Passion cantatas. Vopelius' 1682 Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch indicated Johann Walter's Passio Secundum Johannem and Jacob Handl's Ecce quomodo moritur justus motet for performance on Good Friday.
Hymns
"Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund" and other hymns related to the Passion of Christ (e.g. pp. 122âÂÂ177 in Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch)
Cantatas
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1127
Carl Heinrich Graun
* (1730; later expanded into the Wer ist der, so von Edom kömmt pasticcio)
* Der Tod Jesu (1755; this Passion libretto by Karl Wilhelm Ramler was also set by other composers)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Passions-Cantate, H 776 (1772 or earlier, BDW )
Easter
Occasion:
Easter, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus. Music for Easter is often in the format of an Oratorio, although there are many Easter cantatas too.
Readings
, Christ is our Easter lamb
, Resurrection
Hymns
"Also heilig ist der Tag"
"Vita sanctorum, decus angelorum", and German "Der Heiligen Leben thut stets nach Gott streben"
"Christ lag in Todes Banden" by Luther/Johann Walter (1524: Erfurt Enchiridion and Eyn geystlich Gesangk Buchleyn), based on "Victimae paschali laudes" (text) and "Surrexit Christus hodie" (melody)
"Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, der den Tod überwand"
"Christ ist erstanden"
"Surrexit Christus hodie"
"Erstanden ist der heilige Christ"
"Erschienen ist der herrlich Tag"
"Heut triumphieret Gottes Sohn"
"Gelobt sei Gott im höchsten Thron" by Michael WeiÃÂe (1531), best known in a setting by Melchior Vulpius (1609)
Other Easter hymns, e.g. pp. 272âÂÂ309 in Vopelius' Neu Leipziger Gesangbuch
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Denn du wirst meine Seele nicht in der Hölle lassen, JLB 21 (, misattributed to as BWV 15, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ich bin der Erste und der Letzte, TWV 1:816 (1716âÂÂ17 cantata cycle)
* (1725; misattributed to as BWV 160: BDW )
* Weg mit Sodoms gift'gen Früchten, TWV 1:1534 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
* (1761)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1128
Johann David Heinichen:
* Es lebet Jesus unser Hort (BDW 10488)
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Easter Sunday):
* Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 (chorale cantata; early version probably ; Leipzig version and )
* Der Himmel lacht! Die Erde jubilieret, BWV 31 (Weimar version ; Leipzig version and )
* Kommt, eilet und laufet, BWV 249 (: first version of the Easter Oratorio, then still a cantata BDW )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 325
* ', H. 346
* ', H. 435a
Gottfried August Homilius:
* Was suchet ihr den Lebendigen bei den Toten, HoWV II.66 (BDW )
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
* Erzittert und fallet, (BDW )
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Gott hat den Herrn auferwecket, H 803 (, and later; BDW )
* Sing, Volk der Christen, H 808.3 (, and ; BDW )
* Ist Christus nicht auferstanden, H 808.4 (1771, pasticcio BDW based on In Kedars bangen Hütten, Lor 534)
* Jauchzet, frohlocket, H 804 ( and , pasticcio BDW based on compositions by , and )
* Nun danket alle Gott, H 805 (, BDW )
* Amen, Lob und Preis und Stärke, H 834 (, BDW )
* Gott, du wirst seine Seele, H 808.1 (, BDW 10623)
* Anbetung dem Erbarmer, H 807 (1784 and 1788, BDW )
* Auf, mein Herz, des Herren Tag (pasticcio BDW 10584 probably realised by ; based on BWV 145, H 336.3 and TWV 1:1350)
Georg Anton Benda:
* Er ist nicht mehr, Lor 550 (Münter year-cycle 1760âÂÂ61; arranged by for performance and : BDW 10619)
Easter Monday (Easter 2)
Occasion
Easter Monday, second day of Easter.
Readings
, sermon of St. Peter
, the road to Emmaus (Leipzig); Mark 16, the empty tomb, resurrection appearances and ascension of Jesus (Hamburg)
Hymns
See Easter
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Er ist aus der Angst und Gericht genommen, JLB 10 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Triumphierender Versöhner, tritt aus deiner Kluft hervor, TWV 1:1422 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1129
Johann David Heinichen:
* Einsamkeit, o stilles Wesen (BDW )
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Easter Monday):
* Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, BWV 66 (, and )
* Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, BWV 6 ( and later)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 326
* ', H. 327
* ', H. 347
Picander
* Ich bin ein Pilgrim auf der Welt (1728âÂÂ29 libretto cycle; fragment of a setting of this libretto by or is known as BWV Anh. 190, BDW )
Gottfried August Homilius:
* Musste nicht Christus solches leiden, HoWV II.72 (BDW )
Easter Tuesday (Easter 3)
Readings
, sermon of St. Paul in Antiochia (Leipzig); 1 Corinthians 15:50âÂÂ58, resurrection of the body, "O death where is thy sting?" (Hamburg)
, the appearance of Jesus to the Apostles in Jerusalem
Hymns
See Easter
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Er machet uns lebendig, JLB 11 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Jauchzt, ihr Christen, seid vergnügt, TWV 1:955 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1130
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Easter Tuesday):
* Ein Herz, das seinen Jesum lebend weiÃÂ, BWV 134 (early version: ; later version: , and probably also )
* Ich lebe, mein Herze, zu deinem Ergötzen, BWV 145 (; may have been composed by and contains a chorus by Telemann, TWV 1:1350; BDW )
* Der Friede sei mit dir, BWV 158 (1730?; incomplete?; reworked from an earlier cantata?; BDW )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 324
Gottfried August Homilius:
* Lobsinget dem Heiland, HoWV II.74 (three reworked versions by : , and ; BDW and 11057)
First Sunday after Easter (Quasimodogeniti)
Occasion
Quasimodogeniti Sunday, the second Sunday of Eastertide, or the first Sunday after Easter.
Readings
, our faith is the victory (Leipzig); 1 John 5:1âÂÂ13, obedience by Faith, the Certainty of GodâÂÂs Witness (Hamburg)
, the appearance of Jesus to the Disciples, first without then with Thomas, in Jerusalem
Hymns
See Easter
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Wie lieblich sind auf den Bergen, JLB 6 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Auf ehernen Mauern ruht unsrer Hoffnung Zuversicht, TWV 1:96 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1131
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Easter I):
* Halt im Gedächtnis Jesum Christ, BWV 67 ()
* Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats, BWV 42 (; )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Second Sunday after Easter (Misericordias Domini)
Occasion
Misericordia Sunday, a.k.a. Misericordias Domini, the third Sunday of Eastertide, or the second Sunday after Easter.
Readings
, Christ as a model
, the Good Shepherd
Hymns
See Easter
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Und ich will ihnen einen einigen Hirten, JLB 12 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Hirt' und Bischof uns'rer Seelen, TWV 1:804b (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1132
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Easter II):
* Du Hirte Israel, höre, BWV 104 ()
* Ich bin ein guter Hirt, BWV 85 ()
* Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, BWV 112 (chorale cantata, )
Gottfried August Homilius:
* Uns schützet Israels Gott, HoWV II.78 (BDW and 11059)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Third Sunday after Easter (Jubilate)
Occasion
Jubilate Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Eastertide, or the third Sunday after Easter.
Readings
, "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man"
, Farewell Discourse, announcement of the Second Coming
Hymns
See Easter
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Die mit Tränen säen, JLB 8 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Dies ist der Gotteskinder Last, TWV 1:356 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1133
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Easter III):
* Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen, BWV 12 (; )
* Ihr werdet weinen und heulen, BWV 103 (; repeat performance probably )
* Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal, BWV 146 ( or ?)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 384
Fourth Sunday after Easter (Cantate)
Occasion
Cantate Sunday, the fifth Sunday of Eastertide, or the fourth Sunday after Easter.
Readings
, "Every good gift comes from the Father of lights"
, Farewell Discourse, announcement of Comforter
Hymns
See Easter
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Die Weisheit kömmt nicht, JLB 14 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ew'ge Quelle, milder Strom, TWV 1:546 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1134
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Easter IV):
* Wo gehest du hin? BWV 166 ()
* Es ist euch gut, daÃÂ ich hingehe, BWV 108 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 387
* ' (1738)
Fifth Sunday after Easter (Rogate)
Occasion
Rogation Sunday, a.k.a. Prayer Sunday, is the sixth Sunday of Eastertide, or the fifth Sunday after Easter. It is the last Sunday before Ascension: the three days between Rogate Sunday and Ascension are known as rogation days.
Readings
, doers of the word, not only listeners
, Farewell Discourse, prayers will be fulfilled
Hymns
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Deine Toten werden leben, TWV 1:213 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726) â the cantata libretto is based on
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1135
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Easter V):
* Wahrlich, wahrlich, ich sage euch, BWV 86 ()
* Bisher habt ihr nichts gebeten in meinem Namen, BWV 87 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 385
* ', H. 419b
Ascension
Occasion
Feast of the Ascension, which falls on a Thursday, the fortieth day after Easter.
Readings
, prologue, farewell and Ascension
, Ascension
Hymns
"Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein"
"Christ fuhr gen Himmel"
"Nun begehn wir das Fest", and Latin model "Festum nunc celebre"
"Nun freut euch, Gottes Kinder all"
"Gen Himmel aufgefahren ist", and Latin model "Coelos ascendit hodie"
"Christus ist heut gen Himmel gefahren", and Latin model "Ascendit Christus hodie"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* (1725)
* Du fährest mit Jauchzen empor, TWV 1:387 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1136
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Ascension):
* Wer da gläubet und getauft wird, BWV 37 ()
* Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein, BWV 128 ()
* Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen, BWV 43 ()
* Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen, BWV 11 (; Ascension Oratorio)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 331
* ', H. 332
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach:
* Gott fähret auf mit Jauchzen, (BDW )
* Wo geht die Lebensreise hin? (BDW )
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach:
* Groàund mächtig, stark und prächtig, Wf XIV/8 (two versions: BDW and )
Sunday after Ascension (Exaudi)
Occasion
Exaudi, the Sunday after Ascension, is the seventh Sunday of Eastertide, or the sixth Sunday after Easter, a week before Pentecost
Readings
, "serve each other"
, Farewell Discourse, the promise of the Paraclete, the Spirit of Truth, and announcement of persecution (Leipzig); Matthew 20:1âÂÂ16, Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Hamburg)
Hymns
"Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"
"Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält"
"Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit"
"Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Erwachet, entreiÃÂt euch den sündlichen Träumen, TWV 1:480 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1137
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Ascension I):
* Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV 44 ()
* Sie werden euch in den Bann tun, BWV 183 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 386
* ', H. 388
Pentecost
Occasion
Pentecost (German: ), a.k.a. Whitsun, Whit Sunday, or the first day of Pentecost (German: ).
Readings
, the Holy Spirit
, Farewell Discourse, announcement of the Spirit who will teach
Hymns
"Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott"
"Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist", and Latin model "Veni Creator Spiritus"
"Nun bitten wir den Heiligen Geist"
"Als Jesus Christus, Gottes Sohn"
"O Heiliger Geist, o heiliger Gott"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Zischet nur, stechet, ihr feurigen Zungen, TWV 1:1732 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
* (misattributed to as BWV 218)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1138
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Pentecost Sunday):
* Erschallet, ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten! BWV 172 (C major, Weimar: ; D major, first Leipzig version: ; C major, second Leipzig version: )
* Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 59 (, restaged )
* Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 74 ()
* O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe, BWV 34 (; in Halle, see below)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 333
* ', H. 334
* ', H. 335
* ', H. 337
* ' (1738)
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach:
* Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, ( premiered this cantata , together with a repeat performance of his father's BWV 34, as the start of his tenure in Halle; BDW )
* Dies ist der Tag, da Jesu Leidenskraft, (1755âÂÂ58?, BDW )
* Ertönt, ihr seligen Völker, (based on earlier compositions, BDW )
* Ach, daÃÂ du den Himmel zerrissest, (parody of /F 93: BDW )
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach:
* Lasset uns ablegen die Werke der Finsternis ( and : 's reworking of 's as a cantata for Pentecost; BDW 10636)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Gottfried August Homilius:
* Herr, lehr uns tun, H 817 ( and : pasticcio by involving his own earlier work and a composition by Homilius; BDW )
* Ihr waret weiland Finsternis (pasticcio realised in 1787? by , based on several compositions by Homilius; BDW 10642)
* Nun ist er da (pasticcio realised in 1788 by , based on several compositions by Homilius; BDW 10640)
Johann Friedrich Doles (see also Picander cycle of 1728âÂÂ29 ç Reception):
* Raset und brauset ihr hefftigen Winde (1740)
Pentecost Monday (Pentecost 2)
Occasion
Pentecost Monday (German: ), a.k.a. Whit Monday or the second day of Pentecost (German: )
Readings
, sermon of Peter for Cornelius
, "God loved the world so much ..." from the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus
Hymns
See Pentecost
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Schmückt das frohe Fest mit Maien, TWV 1:1256 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1139
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Pentecost Monday):
* Also hat Gott die Welt geliebt, BWV 68 ()
* Erhöhtes Fleisch und Blut, BWV 173 (; )
* Ich liebe den Höchsten von ganzem Gemüte, BWV 174 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 336
* ' (1738)
Pentecost Tuesday (Pentecost 3)
Occasion
Pentecost Tuesday, a.k.a. Whit Tuesday or the third day of Pentecost (German: )
Readings
, the Holy Spirit in Samaria
, the Good Shepherd
Hymns
See Pentecost
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* ErgeuÃÂ dich zur Salbung der schmachtenden Seele, TWV 1:448 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1140
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Pentecost Tuesday):
* Erwünschtes Freudenlicht, BWV 184 (; ; )
* Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen, BWV 175 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 382
* ' (1738)
Trinity
Occasion
Trinity Sunday, last of the feasts tied to the date of Easter, is the last Sunday before the time after Trinity, or the first Sunday of the time after Pentecost.
Readings
, depth of wisdom
, the meeting of Jesus and Nicodemus
Hymns
"Gott der Vater wohn uns bei"
"Der du bist drei in Einigkeit", and Latin model "O lux beata Trinitas"
"Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Unbegreiflich ist dein Wesen, TWV 1:1745 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1141
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity):
* O heilges Geist- und Wasserbad, BWV 165 ()
* Höchsterwünschtes Freudenfest, BWV 194 (derived from a 1723 consecration cantata; as a cantata for Trinity Sunday: and ; alternative version, with movements in a different order: )
* Es ist ein trotzig und verzagt Ding, BWV 176 ()
* Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, BWV 129 ()
* Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 192 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 298
* ', H. 299
*
* ' (1738)
First Sunday after Trinity (Trinity I)
Readings
, God is Love
, the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus
Hymns
"Es spricht der Unweisen Mund wohl" ("The Mouth of Fools May Say Indeed"), Luther's version of Psalm 14, sung to a melody by J. Walter (Eyn geystlich Gesangk Buchleyn 1524, Zahn No. 4436)
"Weltlich Ehr und zeitlich Gut" by Michael WeiÃÂe, melody by Valentin Triller (Zahn no. 4972, 4975)
"Es war einmal ein reicher Mann"
"Ach Gott thu dich erbarmen"
"Kommt her zu mir spricht Gottes Sohn"
Cantatas
Philipp Heinrich Erlebach
* Gelobet sei der Herr täglich (c. 1710)
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Verlöschet, ihr Funken der irdischen Liebe, TWV 1:1471 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1142
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity I):
* Die Elenden sollen essen, BWV 75 (; first cantata of Bach's first cantata cycle)
* O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 20 (chorale cantata, ; first cantata of the chorale cantata cycle)
* Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot, BWV 39 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
Second Sunday after Trinity (Trinity II)
Readings
: whoever doesn't love, remains in Death
: parable of the great banquet
Hymns
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein" (Luther, first published in Achtliederbuch 1724)
"Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"
"Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme"
"Es spricht der Unweisen Mund wohl"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Kommet, es ist alles bereit, JLB deest (1719 or earlier, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Stille die Tränen des winselnden Armen, TWV 1:1401 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1143
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity II):
* Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes, BWV 76 ()
* Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein, BWV 2 (chorale cantata, )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 320
*
* ' (1738)
St. John's Day (24 June)
Occasion
The Feast of John the Baptist (), remembering the birth of John the Baptist, is celebrated on 24 June, around the third Sunday after Trinity.
Readings
, the voice of a preacher in the desert
, the birth of John the Baptist and the Benedictus of Zechariah
Hymns
"Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn"
"Gelobet sei der Herr der Gott Israel" and Latin model "Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel"
"Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Siehe, ich will meinen Engel senden, JLB 17 (1726, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* ( or earlier)
* Die Kinder des Höchsten sind rufende Stimmen, TWV 1:349 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Johann Sebastian Bach:
* Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe, BWV 167 (1723)
* Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 7 (chorale cantata, 1724)
* Freue dich, erlöste Schar, BWV 30 (1738)
* Lobt ihn mit Herz und Munde, BWV 220 (doubtful)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 380
* ', H. 381
* ' (1738)
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
* Es ist eine Stimme eines Predigers, (BDW )
Johann Gottlieb Goldberg:
* Durch die herzliche Barmherzigkeit (1745âÂÂ46, BDW )
Third Sunday after Trinity (Trinity III)
Readings
, Cast thy burden upon the Lord
, parable of the Lost Sheep and parable of the Lost Coin
Hymns
"Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott"
"Wo soll ich fliehen hin"
"O Herre Gott, begnade mich"
"Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Wer sehnet sich nach Kerker, Stein und Ketten, TWV 1:1594 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1144
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity III):
* Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis, BWV 21 (C minor, Weimar: ; D minor, Köthen/Hamburg: 1720; C minor, Leipzig: )
* Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BWV 135 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 302
* ', H. 303
*
* ' (1738)
Fourth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity IV)
Readings
, "For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God."
, Sermon on the Mount: be merciful, judge not
Hymns
"Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot"
"Mensch, willst du leben seliglich"
"O Mensch wiltu vor Gott bestahn"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ihr seligen Stunden erquickender Freude, TWV 1:917 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1145
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity IV):
* Barmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe, BWV 185 (; )
* Ein ungefärbt Gemüte, BWV 24 ()
* Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 177 (chorale cantata, )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
*
* ' (1738)
Fifth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity V)
Readings
"Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts"
, Peter's great catch of fish
Hymns
"Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit"
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
"Wo Gott zum Haus nicht gibt sein Gunst"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Begnadigte Seelen gesegneter Christen, TWV 1:119 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1146
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity V):
* Wer nur den lieben Gott läÃÂt walten, BWV 93 (chorale cantata, )
* Siehe, ich will viel Fischer aussenden, BWV 88 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
*
* ' (1738)
Visitation (2 July)
Occasion
Feast of Visitation, celebrated on 2 July (around the sixth Sunday after Trinity)
Readings
, prophecy of the Messiah
, Mary, pregnant of Jesus, visits Elizabeth, pregnant of John the Baptist â includes Mary's song of praise, Magnificat, Luke 1:46âÂÂ55
Hymns and canticles
"Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn"
"Meine Seele erhebt den Herren" and Latin model "Magnificat anima mea Dominum"
"Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein"
Cantatas, including Magnificat settings performed as Visitation cantata
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Der Herr wird ein Neues im Lande, JLB 13 (1726, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Gottlob, die Frucht hat sich gezeiget, TWV 1:670 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, Hamburg 1726)
* Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn, TWV 1:1104, 1:1107 and 1:1108
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1171 and GWV 1172
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Visitation):
* Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 (1723, adaptation of BWV 147a)
* Magnificat, BWV 243a (early version without Christmas interpolations possibly first performed on )
* Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10 (chorale cantata: 1724)
* Meine Seele erhebet den Herrn (cantata text by an unknown librettist without extant composition by Bach: , BDW )
* Magnificat, BWV 243 (D major version: )
Melchior Hoffmann (formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach):
* Meine Seele rühmt und preist, BWV 189 (BDW )
* Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV Anh. 21, formerly attributed to Bach (BDW ), and then Telemann
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 379
* ' (1738)
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach:
* Der Herr wird mit Gerechtigkeit, (BDW )
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn (1768, BDW )
Sixth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity VI)
Readings
, "By Christ's death we are dead for sin"
, Sermon on the Mount: better justice
Hymns
"Es ist das Heil uns kommen her"
"Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt"
"Mensch, willst du leben seliglich"
"Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot"
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Ich will meinen Geist, JLB 7 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ich bin getauft in Christi Tode, TWV 1:820 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1147
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity VI):
* Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170 ()
* Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 9 (chorale cantata, )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
*
* ' (1738)
Seventh Sunday after Trinity (Trinity VII)
Readings
, "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life"
, The Feeding of the 4000
Hymns
"Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren"
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
"Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz"
"Wohl dem, der in Gottesfurcht steht"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Wenn Israel am Nilusstrande, TWV 1:1562 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1148
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity VII):
* ÃÂrgre dich, o Seele, nicht, BWV 186 ()
* Was willst du dich betrüben, BWV 107 (chorale cantata, )
* Es wartet alles auf dich, BWV 187 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
*
* ' (1738)
Carl Heinrich Graun and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
* Der Himmel allenthalben ( 1774 parody of GraunWV B:VIII:1; BDW )
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
* Verhängnis, dein Wüten entkräftet die Armen, (, BDW )
Eighth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity VIII)
Readings
, "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God"
, Sermon on the Mount: warning of false prophets
Hymns
"Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein"
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"O Herre Gott, dein göttlich Wort"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Weicht, ihr Sünden, bleibt dahinten, TWV 1:1538 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1149
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity VIII):
* Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz, BWV 136 ()
* Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178 (chorale cantata, )
* Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist, BWV 45 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 304
* ', H. 328
*
* ' (1738)
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Zeige du mir deine Wege, H 832 (incomplete, BDW )
Ninth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity IX)
Readings
, warning of false gods, consolation in temptation
, parable of the Unjust Steward
Hymns
"Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt"
"Menschenkind, merk eben"
"Es spricht der Unweisen Mund wohl"
"Weltlich Ehr und zeitlich Gut"
"Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Das Wetter rührt mit Strahl und Blitzen, TWV 1:199 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1150
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity IX):
* Herr, gehe nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht, BWV 105 ()
* Was frag ich nach der Welt, BWV 94 (chorale cantata, )
* Tue Rechnung! Donnerwort, BWV 168 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 305
* ', H. 323
*
* ' (1738)
Tenth Sunday after Trinity (Trinity X)
Readings
, different gifts, but one spirit
, Jesus announces the destruction of Jerusalem, Cleansing of the Temple
Hymns
"An Wasserflüssen Babylon"
"Ach lieben Christen seid getrost"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Kein Vogel kann im weiten Fliegen, TWV 1:994 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1151
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity X):
* Schauet doch und sehet, ob irgend ein Schmerz sei, BWV 46 ()
* Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BWV 101 (chorale cantata, )
* Herr, deine Augen sehen nach dem Glauben, BWV 102 (; reworked version by : , , and , BDW 10542)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
*
* ' (1738)
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
* Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein (Heraus, verblendender Hochmut), (BDW )
11th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XI)
Readings
, on the gospel of Christ and his (Paul's) duty as an apostle
, parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
Hymns
"Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott"
"O Herre Gott, begnade mich"
"Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Es ist das Heil uns kommen her"
"Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir"
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Durch sein Erkenntnis, JLB 15 (, BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Durchsuche dich, o stolzer Geist, TWV 1:399 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1152
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XI):
* Mein Herze schwimmt im Blut, BWV 199 (Weimar version in C minor: ; Köthen version in D minor; Leipzig version in D minor: )
* Siehe zu, daÃÂ deine Gottesfurcht nicht Heuchelei sei, BWV 179 ()
* Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut, BWV 113 (chorale cantata, )
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 301
* ', H. 319
*
12th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XII)
Readings
, the ministration of the Spirit
, the healing of a deaf mute man
Hymns
"Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren"
"Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt"
"Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein"
"Herr Gott, dich loben wir"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ihr, deren Leben mit banger Finsternis umgeben, TWV 1:897 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1153
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XII):
* Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 69a ()
* Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren, BWV 137 (chorale cantata, )
* Geist und Seele wird verwirret, BWV 35 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 311
*
* ' (1738)
13th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XIII)
Readings
, law and promise
, parable of the Good Samaritan
Hymns
"Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein"
"Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot"
"Es ist das Heil uns kommen her"
"O Herre Gott, begnade mich"
"Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott"
Cantatas
Johann Ludwig Bach:
* Ich aber ging für dir über, JLB 16 (, BDW )
* Du sollst lieben Gott deinen Herrn, JLB 24 (BDW 11030)
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Deines neuen Bundes Gnade, TWV 1:212 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1154
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XIII):
* Du sollt Gott, deinen Herren, lieben, BWV 77 ()
* Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 33 (chorale cantata, )
* Ihr, die ihr euch von Christo nennet, BWV 164 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 306
* ', H. 307
*
* ' (1738)
Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Wer meine Gebote hat ('s reworking of a cantata by Fasch, BDW 10574)
14th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XIV)
Readings
, works of the flesh, fruit of the Spirit
, Cleansing ten lepers
Hymns
"Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott"
"Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt"
"Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren"
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
"Ich danke dem Herrn von ganzem Herzen"
"Fröhlich wollen wir Alleluja singen"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Schau nach Sodom nicht zurücke, TWV 1:1243 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1155
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XIV):
* Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe, BWV 25 ()
* Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78 (chorale cantata, ; restaged after 1735)
* Wer Dank opfert, der preiset mich, BWV 17 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ' (1738)
15th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XV)
Readings
, admonition to "walk in the Spirit"
, Sermon on the Mount: do not worry about material needs, but seek God's kingdom first
Hymns
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
"Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz"
"Verzage nicht, o frommer Christ"
"Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Trifft menschlich und voll Fehler sein die meiste zeit zusammen, TWV 1:1417 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1156
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XV):
* Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz, BWV 138 ()
* Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 99 (chorale cantata, )
* Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 308
* ', H. 309
* ' (1738)
16th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XVI)
Readings
, Paul praying for the strengthening of faith in the congregation of Ephesus
, Raising of the Young man from Nain
Hymns
"Mitten wir im Leben sind"
"Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Die stärkende Wirkung des Geistes, TWV 1:363 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1157
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XVI):
* Komm, du süÃÂe Todesstunde, BWV 161 ( or )
* Christus, der ist mein Leben, BWV 95 ()
* Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben? BWV 8 (chorale cantata, , second version )
* Wer weiÃÂ, wie nahe mir mein Ende? BWV 27 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 310
*
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Der Gerechte, ob er gleich zu zeitlich stirbt, H 818 (: pasticcio with movements by Johann Christoph Bach and , BDW )
Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Die mit Tränen säen ('s reworking of a cantata by Fasch, BDW 10769)
17th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XVII)
Readings
, admonition to keep the unity of the Spirit
, Healing a man with dropsy on the Sabbath
Hymns
"Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein"
"Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält"
Cantatas
Heinrich Bach:
* Ich danke dir, Gott, (BDW )
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Umschlinget uns, ihr sanften Friedensbande, TWV 1:1426 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
* Erwäg', o Mensch, TWV 1:487 b (Fortsetzung des Harmonischen Gottes-Dienstes, 1732)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1158
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XVII):
* Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens, BWV 148 ()
* Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost, BWV 114 (chorale cantata, )
* Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden, BWV 47 ()
St. Michael's Day (29 September)
Occasion
St. Michael's Day, a.k.a. Michaelmas (German: Michaelisfest) is celebrated on 29 September, around the 17th Sunday after Trinity.
Readings
, fight of Michael with the dragon
, heaven belongs to the children, the angels see the face of God
Hymns
"Dicimus grates tibi" and German derivatives "Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir" and "LaÃÂt uns von Herzen danken Gott dem Herren"
"Es stehn für Gottes Throne"
"Fürst und Herr der starken Helden"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Packe dich, gelähmter Drache, TWV 1:1222 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
* (misattributed to Bach as BWV 219)
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç St. Michael's Day):
* Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130 (chorale cantata, 1724, and later version with slightly modified instrumentation)
* Es erhub sich ein Streit, BWV 19 (1726)
* Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg, BWV 149 (1728 or 1729)
* Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft, BWV 50 (year and purpose unknown: movement of an incomplete or lost cantata, possibly for Michaelmas)
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 314
* ', H. 315
* ', H. 316
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* Den Engeln gleich, H 809 (1769 and 1774, BDW )
* Es erhub sich ein Streit (1770, 1776 and 1781, pasticcios involving BWV 19 and L 597 and 544, BDW 10303)
* Ich will den Namen des Herrn preisen, H 810 (1772, 1777, 1782 and 1786, pasticcio involving L 603, BDW )
* Siehe, ich begehre deiner Befehle, H 812 (1775, BDW )
* Wenn Christus seine Kirche schützt (1778 and 1784, pasticcio involving Wf XIV/6 and music by , BDW )
* Der Frevler mag die Wahrheit schmähn, H 814 (1785, pasticcio involving a movement of Wf XIV/5, BDW )
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach:
* Wie wird uns werden, Wf XIV/5 (1771, BDW )
18th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XVIII)
Readings
, Paul's thanks for grace of God in Ephesus
, the Great Commandment
Hymns
"Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn"
"Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot"
"Es ist das Heil uns kommen her"
"Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ich schaue bloàauf Gottes Güte, TWV 1:859 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1159
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XVIII):
* Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn, BWV 96 (chorale cantata, and )
* Gott soll allein mein Herze haben, BWV 169 ()
19th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XIX)
Readings
, "put on the new man, which after God is created"
, Healing the paralytic at Capernaum
Hymns
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir"
"Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren"
"Aus tiefer Not laÃÂt uns zu Gott"
"O Herre Gott, begnade mich"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Es ist ein schlechter Ruhm, TWV 1:506 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1160
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XIX):
* Ich elender Mensch, wer wird mich erlösen, BWV 48 ()
* Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 5 (chorale cantata, )
* Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56 ()
20th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XX)
Readings
, "walk circumspectly, ... filled with the Spirit"
, parable of the great banquet
Hymns
"Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein"
"Es spricht der Unweisen Mund wohl"
"Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält"
"Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"
"Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme"
"Fröhlich wollen wir Alleluja singen"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Die Ehre des herrlichen Schöpfers zu melden, TWV 1:334 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1161
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XX):
* Ach! ich sehe, itzt, da ich zur Hochzeit gehe, BWV 162 ( and )
* Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 180 (chorale cantata, )
* Ich geh und suche mit Verlangen, BWV BWV 49 ()
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach:
* In deinem Schmuck gehen der Könige Töchter, H 818.5 (pasticcio, BDW )
21st Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XXI)
Readings
, "take unto you the whole armour of God"
, healing the nobleman's son
Hymns
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir"
"Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn"
"Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ich will den Kreuzweg gerne gehen, TWV 1:884
* Verfolgter Geist, wohin? TWV 1:1467 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1162
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XXI):
* Ich glaube, lieber Herr, hilf meinem Unglauben, BWV 109 ()
* Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 38 (chorale cantata, )
* Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 98 ()
* Ich habe meine Zuversicht, BWV 188 ()
22nd Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XXII)
Readings
, Thanks and prayer for the congregation in Philippi
, parable of the unforgiving servant
Hymns
"Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott"
"O Herre Gott, begnade mich"
"Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir"
"Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Erhalte mich, o Herr, in deinem Werke, TWV 1:449 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1163
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XXII):
* Was soll ich aus dir machen, Ephraim, BWV 89 ()
* Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit, BWV 115 (chorale cantata, )
* Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht, BWV 55 ()
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel:
* ', H. 318
Reformation Day (31 October)
Occasion
Reformation Day is celebrated on 31 October, around a month before the end of the liturgical year.
Readings
, be steadfast against adversaries
, fear God and honour him
Cantatas
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1173
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Reformation Day):
* Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 (1725)
* Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 80 (chorale cantata, two versions: 1727âÂÂ31?)
23rd Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XXIII)
Readings
, "our conversation is in heaven"
, the question about paying taxes, answered by Render unto Caesar...
Hymns
"Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"
"Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält"
"Wer nicht sitzt im Gottlosen Rat"
"Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* (1724; only text extant)
* Locke nur, Erde, mit schmeichelndem Reize, TWV 1:1069 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1164
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XXIII):
* Nur jedem das Seine, BWV 163 (; probably also )
* Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott, BWV 139 (chorale cantata, )
* Falsche Welt, dir trau ich nicht, BWV 52 ()
24th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XXIV)
Readings
, prayer for the Colossians
, the story of Jairus' daughter
Hymns
"Mitten wir im Leben sind"
"Herr Jesu Christ, wahr Mensch und Gott"
"Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ"
"Ich weiÃÂ, daàmein Erlöser lebt"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Beglückte Zeit, die uns des Wortes Licht, TWV 1:118 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1165
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XXIV):
* O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 60 ()
* Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 26 (chorale cantata, )
25th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XXV)
Readings
, the coming of the Lord
, the Tribulation
Hymns
"Vater unser im Himmelreich"
"Es wird schier der letzte Tag herkommen"
"Gott hat das Evangelium"
"Ach Gott thu dich erbarmen"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Ein zartes Kind hat nirgends gröÃÂ're Lust, TWV 1:436 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1166
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XXV):
* Es reiÃÂet euch ein schrecklich Ende, BWV 90 ()
* Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116 (chorale cantata, )
26th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XXVI)
Readings
, look for new heavens and a new earth
, the Second Coming of Christ
Hymns
"Es wird schier der letzte Tag herkommen"
"Es ist gewiÃÂlich an der Zeit"
"Gott der Vater wohn uns bei"
"Kommt her zu mir spricht Gottes Sohn"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Glaubet, hoffet, leidet, duldet, TWV 1:626 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1167
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XXVI):
* Wachet! betet! betet! wachet! BWV 70 ()
27th Sunday after Trinity (Trinity XXVII)
Readings
, be prepared for the day of the Lord
, parable of the Ten Virgins
Hymns
"Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme"
"Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein"
"Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"
"Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* DaÃÂ Herz und Sinn, o schwacher Mensch, TWV 1:194 (Harmonischer Gottes-Dienst, 1726)
Christoph Graupner:
* see List of cantatas by Christoph Graupner#GWV 1168
Johann Sebastian Bach (see also Church cantata (Bach) ç Trinity XXVII):
* Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140 (chorale cantata, )
Other occasions
Consecration of church and/or organ
Readings
, the new Jerusalem
, conversion of Zacchaeus
Cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann:
* Heilig, heilig ist Gott, TWV 2:6 (1747)
* Zerschmettert die Götzen, TWV 2:7 ()
*
Johann Sebastian Bach:
* Höchsterwünschtes Freudenfest, BWV 194 (: Störmthal version, BDW )
New council
The election or inauguration of a new town council was celebrated with a service. Normally this was an annual event. The cantata written for such celebrations were indicated with the term "Ratswechsel" (changing of the council) or "Ratswahl" (election of the council).
Cantatas
Johann Michael Bach:
* Die Furcht des Herren, ABA II, 8 (BDW )
Johann Sebastian Bach:
* In Mühlhausen the celebration was held on 4 February:
** Gott ist mein König, BWV 71 (1708; Bach's first printed work)
** second Ratswahl cantata for Mühlhausen, BWV Anh. 192 (1709; lost, BDW )
* In Leipzig the service was held at the Nikolaikirche on the Monday following Bartholomew (Bartholomäus), 24 August:
** Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn, BWV 119 ()
** Wünschet Jerusalem Glück, BWV Anh. 4 (; only Picander's text extant)
** Ihr Tore zu Zion, BWV 193 (, incomplete)
** Gott, gib dein Gerichte dem Könige, BWV Anh. 3 (, only Picander's text extant)
** Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29 (, reused and )
** Herrscher des Himmels, König der Ehren, BWV Anh. 193 (, only text extant)
** Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille, BWV 120 ()
** Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 69 ()
200th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession
25 June 1730 was 200 years after the Augsburg Confession. In Leipzig the occasion was remembered by a three-day festival. Picander wrote three cantata librettos (later published in Ernst-Schertzhaffte und Satyrische Gedichte, Vol. III, 1732), one for each day of the celebration. Johann Sebastian Bach set these librettos. The music of these settings is however largely lost:
- Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 190a (, BDW â music lost but presumably borrowed from movements 1, 2, 3 and 5 of BWV 190)
- Gott, man lobet dich in der Stille, BWV 120b (, BDW â music lost but partially reconstructable from BWV 120, 120a, 232<sup>II</sup>/9 and 1019a)
- Wünschet Jerusalem Glück, BWV Anh. 4a (, BDW â music lost, probably based on the âÂÂequally lostâ cantata BWV Anh. 4)
Wedding
Music for weddings includes sacred cantatas for wedding ceremonies and secular cantatas for wedding celebrations. Telemann's music for weddings includes wedding anniversary cantatas. BWV 202, 210 and 216 are examples of secular cantatas for weddings by J. S. Bach.
Sacred cantatas for weddings
Johann Christoph Bach
*Meine Freundin, du bist schön, ABA II, 9 (BDW )
Johann Sebastian Bach:
* Der Herr denket an uns, BWV 196 ()
* Sein Segen flieÃÂt daher wie ein Strom, BWV Anh. 14 (, music lost)
* Auf, süàentzückende Gewalt, BWV Anh. 196 (, music lost)
* O ewiges Feuer, o Ursprung der Liebe, BWV 34a, (1726, incomplete)
* Dem Gerechten muàdas Licht, BWV 195, (1727âÂÂ31?, several versions)
* Der Herr ist freundlich dem, der auf ihn harret, BWV Anh. 211 (, music lost)
* Vergnügende Flammen, verdoppelt die Macht, BWV Anh. 212 (, music lost)
* Herr Gott, Beherrscher aller Dinge, BWV 120a (?1729, incomplete, based on various movements of other compositions)
* Gott ist unsre Zuversicht, BWV 197 (1736/37)
<span id="Birthday"></span>Anniversary
Christoph Graupner:
Georg Christoph Bach:
Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel wrote birthday cantatas for his employer, Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg:
- ', H. 391
- ', H. 392 (1744)
- ', H. 393
- ', H. 394
- ', H. 395
- ', H. 396
Funeral
Georg Philipp Telemann wrote cantatas for funerals.
Christoph Graupner:
In addition to funeral motets (e.g. BWV 118) and secular cantatas for memorial services (e.g. BWV 198) Johann Sebastian Bach wrote church cantatas for funerals:
- Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit, BWV 106 (a.k.a. Actus tragicus, )
- Was ist, das wir Leben nennen (; music lost, BDW )
- Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich denn, BWV 157 ()
- Klagt, Kinder, klagt es aller Welt, BWV 244a ()
- Mein Gott, nimm die gerechte Seele, BWV Anh. 17 (music lost, BDW )
Johann Sebastian Bach or Georg Melchior Hoffmann:
Communion service
Georg Philipp Telemann wrote chorale cantatas intended for communion in a .
Occasion not specified
Chorale cantatas
Georg Philipp Telemann (in addition to chorale cantatas for specified occasions):
- Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, TWV 1:419 and 1:420
Johann Sebastian Bach (in addition to chorale cantatas for specified occasions):
Felix Mendelssohn:
- Christe, du Lamm Gottes, MWV A5 (1827)
- Jesu, meine Freude, MWV A6 (1828)
- Wer nur den lieben Gott läòt walten, MWV A7 (1829)
- O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden, MWV A8 (1830)
- Vom Himmel hoch, MWV A10 (1831)
- Wir glauben all an einem Gott, MWV A12 (1831)
- Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein, MWV A13 (1832)
In ogni tempore
"Et in ogni tempore" (literally "and at all times") was specified by Bach for his cantatas BWV 21 and 51. It may apply for other cantatas with an unknown designation.
Occasion not known or uncertain
Johann Michael Bach:
Johann Christoph Bach?:
Johann Ludwig Bach:
For several of Georg Philipp Telemann's church cantatas no occasion is indicated.
Also several of Johann Sebastian Bach's church cantatas have an unknown or uncertain designation:
- Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, BWV 150 (early cantata, 1707, various possible occasions suggested, including Trinity III or a â text partly based on Psalm 25)
- Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir, BWV 131 (early cantata, 1707, occasion uncertain â text based on Psalm 130)
- Lobe den Herrn, meine Seele, BWV 143 (Weimar cantata)
- Bekennen will ich seinen Namen, BWV 200 (1742, arrangement of the aria "Dein Kreuz, o Bräutgam meiner Seele" from Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel's Passion Oratorio Ein Lämmlein geht und trägt die Schuld, for an otherwise lost cantata, possibly for Epiphany or Purification)
- Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden, BWV 1083 (1746, arrangement of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, with a German paraphrase of Psalm 51 as parody text â not known for which occasion it was performed in Leipzig)
19th century
Felix Mendelssohn
Felix Mendelssohn wrote several sacred cantatas, many of these at least in part a tribute to Johann Sebastian Bach.
20th century
Arthur Honegger
In 1953 Arthur Honegger composed Une cantate de Noël (A Christmas Cantata).
References
Sources
- Vollständiges Kirchen-Buch: Darinnen Die Evangelia und Episteln auf alle Fest- Sonn- und Apostel-Tage durchs gantze Jahr (...) Leipzig: Lanckisch, 1743 (1748)
- Alfred Dürr: Johann Sebastian Bach: Die Kantaten. Bärenreiter, Kassel 1999, (in German)
- Alfred Dürr: The Cantatas of J.S. Bach, Oxford University Press, 2006.
- Werner Neumann: Handbuch der Kantaten J.S.Bachs, 1947, 5th ed. 1984,
- Hans-Joachim Schulze: Die Bach-Kantaten: Einführungen zu sämtlichen Kantaten Johann Sebastian Bachs (in German)
- Christoph Wolff/Ton Koopman: Die Welt der Bach-Kantaten Verlag J.B. Metzler, Stuttgart, Weimar 2006 (in German)
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