Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Sacred cantata
Instrumentation and 4 voices in addition to 4-part chorus
Psalm 46:1
Original chorale: By Martin Luther; melody (9 phrases long) used in half the mvmts.
8 movements
First movement: Chorale Fugue
Moderato, 4/4, D Major, Mixed Chorus with orchestration
Chorale motet
Combines cantus firmus technique with fugue forms, invention, and canon.
Second movement: Duet for soprano and bass
Allegretto, 4/4, D Major, oboe, violins (in unison), continuo
Duet for soprano (sings chorale melody) and bass
Polyphonic
Fifth movement: Chorale for unison chorus
Allegro, 6/8, D Major, orchestration (including taille- a tenor oboe)
Eighth movement: Chorale
Homophonic
4/4, D Major, Full Orchestration
Opening of original orchestration
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