Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750

Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben?, BWV 8

Beloved God, when will I die?

BWV 8 Voice, Ensemble Religious works Cantatas Baroque Composed 1724 · published 1851 · 18 min · 6 movements

Movements

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6 movements

1. I Chorus: Liebster Gott, wenn werd ich sterben? E major
2. II Aria (tenor): Was willst du dich, mein Geist, entsetzen C♯ minor
3. III Recitative (alto): Zwar fühlt mein schwaches Herz E major
4. IV Aria (bass): Doch weichet, ihr tollen, vergeblichen Sorgen! A major
5. V Recitative (soprano): Behalte nur, o Welt, das Meine! E major
6. VI Chorale: Herrscher über Tod und Leben E major

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