Bach: Alles mit Gott and nichts ohn' ihn, BWV 1127
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Instrumentation: Basso continuo, Soprano, Viola, Violin I, Violin II Work: Alles mit Gott and nichts ohn' ihn, BWV 1127 Binding: Saddle-Stitch ISMN: 9790006530625 Size: 9.5 x 12.2 inches Pages: 4 Urtext / Critical Edition Description In May 2005 the Leipzig-based musicologist Michael Maul made a sensational discovery in Weimar . While sifting through the Herzogin Anna Amalia library he unearthed the manuscript of a sacred aria by Johann Sebastian Bach which was previously completely unknown. It is the first time since 1935 that a new Bach vocal work has been discovered. The aria consisting of twelve verses is written for solo soprano, strings and basso continuo and opens with the words " Alles mit Gott and nichts ohn ' ihn ". It was composed in 1713 to celebrate the 53rd birthday of Duke Wilhelm Ernst of Saxe-Weimar who employed Bach as court organist from 1708 until 1717. This vocal work is Bach's sole contribution to the ge