Johann Sebastian Bach

Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten

Johann Sebastian Bach's secular cantata "Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten" (BWV 202) is among the most radiant gems of the Baroque repertoire. As a festive wedding cantata, it celebrates the awakening of spring and the dawn of new love with incomparable poetry, grace, and tonal elegance. Scored for solo high voice (soprano), orchestra, and basso continuo, the work enchants performers and audiences alike with its virtuosic melodies and intimate musical dialogues.

This first-class full score from the renowned publishing house Breitkopf & Härtel provides conductors, soloists, and ensembles with a clear, reliable, and expertly engraved musical text of exceptional quality. Whether for festive wedding celebrations, brilliant concert performances, or in-depth repertoire study: bring Bach's timeless hymn to love and life to the stage in its finest form!