The cantata Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (TWV 1:1174) is taken from Telemann’s cantata  cycle of 1717-18. Though festively scored for two oboes, two trumpets, kettledrums, strings and basso continuo, it will not overly strain the financial resources of  today’s ensembles.<br>
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The well-known chorale tune features prominantly in all choruses. Telemann gives one aria  each to the three soloists (SAB). Thanks to the relatively small  instrumental ensemble, the choral passages can be taken one to a part. The  vocal score  appears with a singing translation in English.<br>