Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750

Was frag ich nach der Welt, BWV 94

What need I of this world

BWV 94 Voice, Ensemble D major Baroque Composed 1724 · published 1875 · 23 min · 8 movements

Movements

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8 movements

1. I Chorus: Was frag ich nach der Welt D major
2. II Aria (bass): Die Welt ist wie ein Rauch und Schatten B minor
3. III Chorale e Recitativo (tenor): Die Welt sucht Ehr und Ruhm G major
4. IV Aria (alto): Betörte Welt, betörte Welt! E minor
5. V Chorale e recitativo (bass): Die Welt bekümmert sich D major
6. VI Aria (tenor): Die Welt kann ihre Lust und Freud A major
7. VII Aria (soprano): Es halt es mit der blinden Welt F♯ minor
8. VIII Chorale: Was frag ich nach der Welt! D major

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