Sonne, Mond und Sterne (Score) 35.502/03 The underlying 13-vers hymn by

The underlying 13-vers hymn by Michael Franck provided Bach and his unidentified librettist with an abundance of metaphors and comparisons which

While the composer probably expected the entire work to be sung by soloists

was published for the first time in 1826

Whereas the Te Deum ZWV 145 is scored for five voices (“soli e tutti”) and an orchestra including two trumpets and timpani

a delayed voyage

Sonne, Mond und Sterne (Score) 35.502/03 The underlying 13-vers hymn byIn his new work Sonne, Mond und Sterne (Sun, moon and stars), composer Peter Schindler combines texts from five centuries to form a kaleidoskope of life. The music, closely reflecting the many and diverse texts, borrows influences from classical music and jazz, chanson, pop and chamber music, and is merged into a unique and unmistakable musical language by Peter Schindler.