Cantata BWV 250

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hymns
gptkbp:associated_with Bach's legacy
Christian liturgical calendar
gptkbp:available_on Streaming platforms
gptkbp:composed_by gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:duration Approximately 25 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance May 19, 1731
gptkbp:genre Sacred music
gptkbp:historical_context 18th century Germany
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cantata BWV 250
gptkbp:influenced Later composers
Choral repertoire
gptkbp:influenced_by Lutheran tradition
German choral tradition
gptkbp:instruments Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in Music theory studies
gptkbp:is_cited_in Bach's works
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in Bach festivals
gptkbp:is_often_used_in Liturgical settings
Concerts and festivals
Classical music albums
gptkbp:is_studied_in Musicology courses
gptkbp:language gptkb:German
gptkbp:music_style Cantata form
gptkbp:notable_aspect Complex counterpoint
gptkbp:notable_feature Use of chorales
gptkbp:notable_for Emotional depth
Rich orchestration
Theological themes
Thematic development
Melodic richness
Dramatic expression
Integration of text and music
Vocal interplay
gptkbp:notable_influence gptkb:choir
gptkb:Aria
Recitative
gptkbp:number_of_movements gptkb:6
gptkbp:orchestration Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Strings, Continuo
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Bach's_church_cantatas
gptkb:Bach's_Ascension_Day_cantatas
gptkbp:performed_by Professional ensembles
Choirs and orchestras worldwide
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:Feast_of_the_Ascension
Church services
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:Bach_Gesellschaft_edition
gptkbp:recorded_by gptkb:Various_artists
gptkbp:style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:text gptkb:Christian_Friedrich_Henrici
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Ascension_of_Christ
gptkbp:year_composed 1731
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Johann_Sebastian_Bach
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4