Bach's sacred vocal works

From now on, all motets, masses, passions, oratorios and the 200 or so sacred cantatas by the Thomaskantor will be available in sheet music for choir and orchestra that reflects the latest state of research. In the area of sacred vocal music, many works were last published 50 or more years ago, and in most cases without performance material.

The sacred vocal work is part of the Stuttgart Bach Edition. Carus has attached great importance to the scholarly new edition of the music. However, the editions always have the performance in mind. Scores, piano reductions, choral scores and orchestral material have been consistently presented for all works. Until now, conductors, singers and instrumentalists have had to rely on material from the 19th century, which did not meet today's demands for historically informed performances. Many of the changes to the musical text based on the latest findings are quite audible and have been recorded on CD by leading Bach interpreters, including Frieder Bernius, Hans-Christoph Rademann and Masaaki Suzuki.

In the editions of the major works, new editorial paths were taken and in some cases versions were made available that deviate from the usual versions. Where the source situation allowed, reconstructions now make it possible to perform certain works, with the reconstructed parts clearly marked in the musical text. Solutions are also offered for the differences in pitch between the instrumental groups in Bach's early cantatas.

The sacred vocal works. Complete edition in 23 volumes
Edited by Ulrich Leisinger and Uwe Wolf in collaboration with the Bach Archive Leipzig

- Format 19 x 27 cm, piano reduction format, also suitable for conducting
- 12,500 pages - 248 works - 23 volumes - 3 slipcases
- 629 € (instead of 769 €; introductory price valid until 30.6.2018)
- Available separately: cantatas and motets (2 slipcases 31.501/00), masses, passions and oratorios (1 slipcase 31.502/00)

Information and ordering: www.carus-verlag.com