The cantata O Ewigkeit, o Donnerwort (Eternity, thou thundrous word), BWV 20, for the 1st Sunday after Trinity in 1724, marks the beginning of Bach’s second annual Leipzig cycle, an epoch-making series of works that are generally considered the artistic pinnacle of Protestant cantata-writing. The launch of a new cycle is underscored by the bipartite form and considerable length of the 11-movement cantata. The piece begins with great pomp: The opening chorus in three sections takes the form of a French overture (with chorale chorus). This extended opening chorus with its wealth of text to be mastered is followed by a varied sequence of comparatively short movements, including several highlights of Bach’s œuvre – a musical cornucopia of ideas!
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Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
| 1685-1750Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most important composers of Western music history. He came from a widely ramified musical dynasty, which produced numerous musicians and organists in the Thuringian-Saxon area.
Bach vocal
Ever since Carus-Verlag was founded in 1972, publishing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach has been a special focus for us. In the 2017 Reformation anniversary year we completed the Bach vocal project. Bach's complete sacred vocal works are now available in modern Urtext editions, together with performance material. A complete edition of all the full scores is also available in a high quality box set. Personal details
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Editor
Ulrich Leisinger
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Songwriter / Librettist
Johann Rist
| 1607-1667seit 1653 Johann von Rist Personal details
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Translator
Henry Drinker
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