Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750 · Baroque

Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz, BWV 136

BWV 136 Search me, God, and learn my heart

Baroque A minor Cantatas 15 minutes

Sheet music

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Composed

1723 in Leipzig

First published

1881 (BGA)

Period

Baroque

Catalogue

BWV 136

Dedication

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Movements

6

Movements

As catalogued on IMSLP.

6 movements

1. I Chorus: Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz
2. II Recitativo (tenor): Ach, daß der Fluch, so dort die Erde schlägt
3. III Aria (alto): Es kömmt ein Tag
4. IV Recitativo (bass): Die Himmel selber sind nicht rein
5. V Aria (tenor, bass): Uns treffen zwar der Sünden Flecken
6. VI Chorale: Dein Blut, der edle Saft

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