The 1st movement is an arrangement of an instrumental piece (French Overture), maybe it is a parody. Lit.: Marshall CP I, p. 26; A. Dürr, in: BJ 1986, p. 117-20.
Lyrics
author unknown; mvt. 1: Psalm 147:12-14; mvt. 9: ‘Te Deum’ (1529, German) by Martin Luther (1483–1546) Link to lyrics
Edition
NBA I/32.1, S. 129 (Christine Fröde, 1992) – Critical report (1992), S. 89;
BG 24, S.195 (A. Dörffel, 1876)