Mendelssohn: Chorale Cantatas & Chorale Settings
Leipzig Edition: Series VI - Volume 7
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- Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
- Editor: Ralf Wehner
- Format: Full Score – Hardcover
- Binding: Hardcover
- Work Language: German
- ISMN:
- Size: 9.8 x 12.6 inches
- Urtext / Critical Edition
Description
This volume documents the chorales for choir and choral cantatas that Felix composed between 1827 and 1832. for a long time, this group of eight works was one of the least known parts of his oeuvre. Mendelssohn wrote these works, which are generally referred to as "choral cantatas" in a way that is as apt as it is problematic, in a limited but biographically important period. He was 18 when he composed the first and 23 when he composed the last. The chorale arrangements "Christe, du Lamm Gottes" MWV A 5, "Jesu, meine Freude" MWV A 6 and "Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten" MWV A 7 were composed in 1829 while he was still in Berlin. Five further, predominantly multi-movement works then followed between 1830 and 1832 on his great educational journey: "O Haupt voll Blut and Wunden" MWV A 8, "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her" MWV A 10, "Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich" MWV A 11, "Wir glauben all an einen Gott" MWV A 12 and finally "Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein" MWV A 13. in contrast to his five psalm cantatas, which were essentially composed later and as many as four were printed, the composer only had "Verleih uns Frieden" published from the chorale arrangements. This is a work that is popular to this day and occupies a unique position within the group in that it is based on a chorale in terms of text, but not the music.
- | Chorale "Christe, du Lamm Gottes" for Mixed Choir and Orchestra MWV A 5 | (7')
- | Chorale "Jesu, meine Freude" for Mixed Choir and Orchestra MWV A 6 | (7')
- | Chorale "Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten" for Soprano Solo, Mixed Choir and Orchestra MWV A 7 | (11')
- | Chorale "O Haupt voll Blut and Wunden" for Bariton Solo, Mixed Choir and Orchestra MWV A 8 | (15')
- | Christmas Song "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her" for Solo Voices, Mixed Choir and Orchestra MWV A 10 | (16')
- | Prayer "Verleih uns Frieden" / "Da nobis pacem, Domine" for Mixed Choir, Small Orchestra and Organ MWV A 11 | (5')
- | Chorale "Wir glauben all an einen Gott" for Mixed Choir and Orchestra MWV A 12 | (6')
- | Chorale "Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein" for Bariton Solo, Mixed Choir and Orchestra MWV A 13 | (12')
- | Appendix – "Verleih uns Frieden" MWV A 11 – First Version (1831) | (5')
- | Appendix – "Verleih uns Frieden" MWV A 11 – Second Version (1834) | (5')
- | Appendix – "Verleih uns Frieden" MWV A 11 – Piano Vocal Score for Rosa Mendelssohn (1833) |
- | Appendix – Prayer "Verleih uns Frieden" / "Da nobis pacem, Domine" MWV A 11 – Piano Vocal Score, Version of the German First Print (1839) |
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Mendelssohn: Chorale Cantatas & Chorale Settings
