Kuhnau: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern

Composer: Johann Kuhnau (1660-1722) Piano reduction: Andreas Köhs Editor: David Erler Instrumentation: SATB Choir, Chamber Orchestra Work: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (Christmas Cantata) Binding: Saddle-Stitch Work Language: German ISMN: 9790004189948 Size: 7.5 x 10.6 inches Pages: 28 Urtext / Critical Edition Look Inside! PDF Preview Description Johann Kuhnau's cantata "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" is based on the chorale of the same name by Philipp Nicolai from 1599 and uses two verses of it in the opening and closing movements. The other texts are based on various biblical passages, but have no direct references to the other chorale verses. Due to the unknown text, the date of composition is also uncertain; but the two horns used, along with the "flauti" in aria No. 4, which are presumably transverse flutes, are an indication of a late composition from 1718 onwards. The same applies to the tenor soloist, who is the only solo voice to emer