Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, BWV 147

Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)

Bach's timeless melody arranged for easy soprano recorder! ♥

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Difficulty level : Grade 3/12

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Program Notes on Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, BWV 147 by Bach, J.S. :

This chorale Jesus bleibet meine Freude [Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring] is the tenth and last movement of Bach's Cantata BWV 147.

This cantata, entitled Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben [Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life] was composed in Leipzig in 1723.

This score is an arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach's Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for descant (soprano) recorder and piano.

The descant recorder part is appropriate for Grade 3 recorder players.

Please note that this score contains ornaments (here : trills) which should be played in accordance with the performance practice of the Baroque period.

Namely, trills are played ON the beat, starting on the upper auxiliary note.

The number of repercussions can be adjusted to the player's taste and ability.

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JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING, BWV 147

(Jesus bleibet meine Freude - Jésus, que ma joie demeure)
Composer	Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)	Opus/catalog number	BWV 147 (10/10)
Movements	Chorale	Composition/First publication	First performed 1723
Instrumentation	Descant recorder and piano	Style	Baroque (1600-1750)
Key	G Major	Duration	03:31
Edition	Arranged by M.A. Caux	Difficulty	Grade 3/12

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, BWV 147

Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)

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