The cantata BWV 155 is distinguished by its particularly chamber music-like character and instrumentation. After the introductory Accompagnato recitative, in which the soprano is expressively declaiming above an organ point on D, in the duet of the alto and tenor that follows the virtuosically written bassoon part is striking. The soprano aria "Wirf, mein Herze" ("Throw yourself, my heart") is marked with intensity by the gesture of a constant dotted rhythm.
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Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
| 1685-1750Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most important composers of Western music history. He came from a widely ramified musical dynasty, which produced numerous musicians and organists in the Thuringian-Saxon area.
Bach vocal
Ever since Carus-Verlag was founded in 1972, publishing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach has been a special focus for us. In the 2017 Reformation anniversary year we completed the Bach vocal project. Bach's complete sacred vocal works are now available in modern Urtext editions, together with performance material. A complete edition of all the full scores is also available in a high quality box set. Personal details
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Songwriter / Librettist
Salomon Franck
| 1659-1725