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Johann Sebastian Bach God's own time is the time appointed

Actus tragicus. Funeral music BWV 106, 1707/1708

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The Actus tragicus or Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit BWV 106 remains one of Bach’s best-known and most admired works, one which continues to resonate to this day – a "work of genius such as even great masters seldom achieve" (Alfred Dürr). The cantata is one of the earliest known vocal works by Johann Sebastian Bach. It was written during his time at Mühlhausen, probably in 1707, when Bach took up the position of organist at the Divi Blasii Church. A possible occasion for its composition may have been the funeral of the mayor of Mühlhausen, Adolph Strecker.
The short, slow "Sonatina" with two recorders, two gambas and continuo gets the listener into the mood of the character of the cantata. This instrumental combination is unique in Bach’s vocal output, but could derive from a central German tradition.
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  • 1 Sonatina

    2a Tutti

    God’s own time is the time appointed us.
    In his presence all have their being,
    as long as he wills,
    and we die in him in his own time,
    when he wills.

    2b Solo (Tenore)

    O Lord, cause us to remember,
    that we all must perish,
    that we may seek wisdom.

    2c Solo (Basso)

    Make ready your house,
    for you shall perish
    and live on earth no longer.

    2d Tutti

    It is the ancient law:
    man, you must perish.
    O come, Lord Jesu!.

    3a Solo (Alto)

    ...
  • 1 Sonatina

    2a Tutti

    Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit.
    In ihm leben, weben und sind wir,
    solange er will.
    In ihm sterben wir zur rechten Zeit,
    wenn er will.

    2b Solo (Tenore)

    Ach, Herr, lehre uns bedenken,
    dass wir sterben müssen,
    auf dass wir klug werden.

    2c Solo (Basso)

    Bestelle dein Haus,
    denn du wirst sterben
    und nicht lebendig bleiben.

    2d Tutti

    Es ist der alte Bund:
    Mensch, du musst sterben!
    Ja, ja, ja, komm, Herr Jesu!

    3a Solo (Alto)

    ...
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  • Johann 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.

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