Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750

Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist, BWV 45

You have been told, O man, what is Good

BWV 45 Voice, Ensemble Religious works Cantatas E major Baroque Composed 1726 · published 1862 · 17 min · 7 movements

Movements

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7 movements

1. I Chorus: Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist E major
2. II Recitativo (tenor): Der Höchste läßt mich seinen Willen wissen (-G♯ minor) B major
3. III Aria (tenor): Weiß ich Gottes Rechte C♯ minor
4. IV Arioso (bass): Es werden viele zu mir sagen an jenem Tage A major
5. V Aria (alto): Wer Gott bekennt F♯ minor
6. VI Recitativo (alto): So wird denn Herz und mund E major
7. VII Choral: Gib, daß ich tu mit fleiß E major

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