Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750

Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, BWV 170

Contented rest, beloved inner joy

BWV 170 Alto, Orchestra Religious works Cantatas D major Baroque Composed 1726 · published 1887 · 22 min · 5 movements

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5 movements

1. I Aria (alto): Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust
2. II Recitativo (alto): Die Welt, das Sündenhaus
3. III Aria (alto): Wie jammern mich doch die verkehrten Herzen
4. IV Recitativo (alto): Wer sollte sich demnach wohl hier zu leben wünschen
5. V Aria (alto): Mir ekelt mehr zu leben

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