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Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring is the usual title in English of
the last movement of J S Bachs
Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Originally scored for choir,
trumpet, violin and basso continuo, it was written in 1723 for the church of St
Thomas in Leipzig where Bach was
employed.
This version is scored for String Quintet, three Violins, one
Viola and one Cello. There is an alternative part 3 included for another Viola,
and an alternative part 4 for an additional cello. This arrangement can of course be played by a String Orchestra as well as a Quintet. The score and all parts are combined
in one pdf file. The linked full-length youtube performance is the Clarinet version of this arrangement.
Musicians at an intermediate level and above will
find this ideal for formal and informal performances. The famous melody in 9/8 alternates
with the slow 4-part chorale sections. All players will enjoy experiencing the
rich texture of Bachs harmony. The
overall performance time is around three minutes if played at the faster tempo
that Bach preferred. The sample recording is from the Clarinet version of this Quintet.
Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to introduce
9/8 rhythms.
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