Composition: Gloria in excelsis Deo, BWV 191 (Bach, Johann Sebastian)
| Title | Gloria in excelsis Deo |
| Alternative title | Glory to God in the Highest |
| Creators | Johann Sebastian Bach (composer) |
| Opus | BWV 191 |
| Instrumentation | soprano, tenor, mixed chorus and orchestra |
| Number of movements | 3 |
| Keys | D major |
| Composed | 1733 |
| First published | 1894 |
| Dedication | — |
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| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | — |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Sacred cantatas |
| Language | Latin |
| Period | Baroque |
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Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Chorus: Gloria in excelsis Deo | — | — | — |
| 2. Duetto Aria (sopranotenor): Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui sancto | — | — | — |
| 3. Chorale: Sicut erat in principio | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| view | Chorus: 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' (No.1) | 3 trumpets, timpani and organ | Michel Rondeau |
Scores
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Type | Section | Arranged for | Files (click to listen) |
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| view | Synthesized | Chorus: 'Gloria in excelsis Deo' (No.1) | For 3 Trumpets, Timpani and Organ (Rondeau) | Synthesized Performance |
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