Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750 · Baroque

Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 116

BWV 116 You Prince of Peace, Lord Jesus Christ

Baroque Religious works Cantatas 21 minutes

Sheet music

Sheet music · public domain · 10 editions Open on IMSLP →

Composed

1724 in Leipzig

First published

1876 (BGA)

Period

Baroque

Catalogue

BWV 116

Dedication

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Movements

6

Movements

As catalogued on IMSLP.

6 movements

1. I Chorus: Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ A major
2. II Aria (alto): Ach, unaussprechlich ist die Not F# minor
3. III Recitativo (tenor): Gedenke doch, o Jesu (-E major) A major
4. IV Terzetto (soprano, tenor, bass): Ach, wir bekennen unsre Schuld E major
5. V Recitativo (alto): Ach, laß uns durch die scharfen Ruten (-A major) C# minor
6. VI Chorale: Erleucht auch unser Sinn und Her A major

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