Question

what performing ensemble do you hear in the opening of the first movement of bachs cantata no. 140, wachet auf? bach, wachet auf, no. 1 an orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass, and organ two violins, viola, and cello (a string quartet) voices only (a vocal choir) a piano

Explanation:

In the opening of the first - movement of Bach's Cantata No. 140, Wachet auf, the performing ensemble is an orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass, and organ. This is a well - known characteristic of the instrumentation in this piece.

Answer:

an orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass, and organ