Straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn
BR-JEB F 12, 1771 (ca.)
The chorale cantata Straf mich nicht in deinem Zorn (O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger), which was probably written in 1771, makes use of a poem by Johann Georg Albinus on the 6th Psalm. The seven stanzas of the original are realized in seven separate movements.
The work’s composer, Johann Ernst Bach, received his musical training from his godfather, Johann Sebastian Bach. He later served in a dual capacity as public lawyer and organist in Eisenach, then from 1756 as Kapellmeister at the ducal court in Weimar.
The well-known hymn melody, which has also survived with the text “Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit”, can be heard in all movements. As a setting of a penitential psalm, the cantata is particularly suitable for performance during Lent and Holy Week.
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Composer
Johann Ernst Bach
| 1722-1777Johann Ernst Bach (1722-1777) succeeded his father Johann Bernhard as organist at Eisenach, where he was later also appointed court Kapellmeister. His music which has survived consists mainly of sacred vocal works – together with a Mass, a Passion oratorio and a Magnificat, there are numerous cantatas, in which extended choral movements are especially favoured. In his compositions J.E. Bach reveals his receptiveness to the stylistic innovations of the age of sentiment ("Empfindsamkeit"). Personal details
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Editor
Klaus Rettinghaus
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Songwriter / Librettist
Johann Georg Albinus
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Continuo realization
Daniel Ivo de Oliveira
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The two flutes only feature in verse 5. Can their part also be played by oboes?
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