With his cantata “Meine Seel erhebt den Herren” which Bach composed for the Visitation of Mary (2 July), he created a Magnificat setting of a different kind: The German text source is a combination of biblical text and a free interpretation, thebasis being the Marian hymn of praise from the Gospel according to Luke. The 9th psalm tone acts as the chorale melody and becomes a recurring musical theme.With a small scoring of one trumpet (which if need be can be omitted), two oboes, strings and basso continuo along with four soloists and choir, Bach succeeds in writing a festive music of 20-25 minutes. This performing edition is based on the Urtext of the “New Bach Edition”.- Festive cantata based on the Urtext of the “New Bach Edition”- With a duration of 20-25 minutes
| Arrangement | Mixed Choir, Orchestra |
| Level | 2 |
| NumberOfPages | 37 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Bärenreiter-Verlag |
| Contributors | Sebastian Bach, Johann(Composer) Grü nert, Matthias(Arranger) Wolf, Uwe(Artist) |
| Language | English, German |
| ISMN | 9790006561520 |