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Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750 · Baroque

Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen, BWV 56

BWV 56 I would gladly carry the Cross-beam
Baroque G minor Religious works Cantatas 21 minutes
Sheet music
Sheet music · public domain · 13 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1726 in Leipzig
First published
1863 (BGA)
Period
Baroque
Catalogue
BWV 56
Dedication
—
Movements
5

Movements

As catalogued on IMSLP.

5 movements
  1. I Aria (bass): Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen
  2. II Recitative (bass): Mein Wandel auf der Welt
  3. III Aria (bass): Endlich, endlich wird mein Joch
  4. IV Recitative and Arioso (bass): Ich stehe fertig und bereit
  5. V Chorale: Komm, o Tod, du Schlafes Bruder

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