Cantata BWV 140

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:choir
gptkbp:analysis Analyzed for its counterpoint
gptkbp:arrangements Various arrangements for different ensembles
gptkbp:artist Memorable melodies
Distinctive musical characteristics
gptkbp:artistic_influence High artistic value
Influenced choral repertoire
gptkbp:artistic_legacy Part of Bach's enduring legacy
gptkbp:audience Well-received by audiences
gptkbp:author gptkb:Paul_Gerhardt
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
Influenced composers like Mendelssohn
gptkbp:cultural_events Performed at cultural events
gptkbp:cultural_impact Significant in Western classical music
gptkbp:cultural_significance Important in Advent liturgy
Remains culturally relevant today
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance December 25, 1731
gptkbp:focuses_on Used in music education
gptkbp:historical_context Various interpretations by performers
Written during Bach's time in Leipzig
gptkbp:historical_significance Significant in Bach's oeuvre
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cantata BWV 140
gptkbp:influences Influenced later choral works
gptkbp:inspiration Inspired by biblical texts
gptkbp:instrument Includes organ and strings
gptkbp:instrumentation strings
continuo
SATB choir
gptkbp:is_influential_in Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
gptkbp:language gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:movement gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:music Part of the Western musical tradition
gptkbp:music_style Complex musical structure
Cantata form
Examined for its structure and themes
gptkbp:notable_conductors Conducted by renowned conductors
gptkbp:notable_performance Performed at major festivals
Often performed by choirs
Part of the choral tradition
gptkbp:notable_performers Regularly performed in modern concert halls
gptkbp:notable_recordings Numerous recordings exist
gptkbp:orchestration Varied orchestration throughout movements
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Bach's_church_cantatas
gptkbp:performance Rich performance history
Historically informed performances common
gptkbp:performed_by Sunday
gptkbp:record_label Recorded by many major labels
gptkbp:related_works Other cantatas by Bach
gptkbp:research_interest Of great interest to scholars
gptkbp:sacraments Advent
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis Extensively analyzed in musicology
gptkbp:soundtrack Rich harmonic language
gptkbp:style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:text Textually driven musical setting
gptkbp:thematic_element Thematic analysis reveals depth
Themes of vigilance and readiness
gptkbp:theme Contrasts between joy and solemnity
Explores themes of faith and hope
gptkbp:vocalization Chorale and aria sections
gptkbp:year_composed 1731
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4