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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text (without music) for download, html file, Singing text, english translationhtml file, Singing text, english translation (Sample)1 Recitativo (Soprano)
Ah, God, my way is weary,
my troubles are too great;
it seems that cruel fate
to chasten me is bidden.
Thy kindly glance is gone,
in blackest night and clouds of darkness hidden,
the loving hand which helped me is withdrawn;
my life and hope are dreary.
Each day my cares and many woes are growing,
my tears in endless streams are ever flowing,
the joy of life has fled,
and sinking hope will soon be dead.2 Aria (Duetto: Alto, Tenore)
We must trust him, we must heed him,
we must hear the Saviour’s voice.
Jesus knows when we shall need him,
in his mercy we rejoice.
Care and trouble may assail us,
his compassion will not fail us.... -
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1 Recitativo (Soprano)
Mein Gott, wie lang, ach lange?
Des Jammers ist zuviel,
ich sehe gar kein Ziel
der Schmerzen und der Sorgen!
Dein süßer Gnadenblick
hat unter Nacht und Wolken sich verborgen,
die Liebeshand zieht sich, ach! ganz zurück,
um Trost ist mir sehr bange.
Ich finde, was mich Armen täglich kränket,
der Tränen Maß wird stets voll eingeschenket,
der Freuden Wein gebricht;
mir sinkt fast alle Zuversicht.2 Aria (Duetto: Alto, Tenore)
Du musst glauben, du musst hoffen,
du musst Gott gelassen sein!
Jesus weiß die rechten Stunden,
dich mit Hülfe zu erfreun.
Wenn die trübe Zeit verschwunden,
steht sein ganzes Herz dir offen....
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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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Editor
Paul Horn
| 1922-2016Paul Horn war ein deutscher Kirchenmusiker, Organist, Komponist und Musikwissenschaftler. Er studierte Kirchenmusik und Orgel an der Evangelischen Kirchenmusikschule Esslingen am Neckar bei Hans-Arnold Metzger und Musikwissenschaft, Theologie und Geschichte an der Universität Tübingen. Seine berufliche Laufbahn begann als Kantor an der Evangelischen Michaelskirche in Stuttgart-Degerloch. 1954 wurde er Kantor an der Evangelischen Stadtkirche Ravensburg, eine Position, die er bis zu seiner Pensionierung innehatte. Als Musikwissenschaftler arbeitete Horn bis ins hohe Alter eng mit Carus zusammen. So stammen zahlreiche Carus-Klavierauszüge aus seiner Feder. Personal details
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Editor
Felix Loy
| 1963
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Songwriter / Librettist
Salomon Franck
| 1659-1725
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