Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750

Selig ist der Mann, BWV 57

Blessed is the man, ‘’Dialogus’’

BWV 57 Vocal Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Orchestra Religious works Cantatas Baroque Composed 1725 · published 1863 · 28 min · 8 movements

Movements

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8 movements

1. I Aria (bass): Selig ist der Mann G minor
2. II Recitativo (soprano): Ach! dieser süße Trost (-C minor) E♭ major
3. III Aria (soprano): Ich wünschte mir den Tod, den Tod C minor
4. IV Recitativo (soprano, bass): Ich reiche dir die Hand (-B♭ major) G minor
5. V Aria (bass): Ja, ja, ich kann die Feinde schlagen B♭ major
6. VI Recitativo (soprano, bass): In meiner Schoß liegt Ruh und Leben (-D minor) E♭ major
7. VII Aria (soprano): Ich ende / Behende / Mein irdisches Leben (-B♭ major) G minor
8. VIII Chorale: Richte dich, Liebste, nach meinem Gefallen B♭ major

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