B Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750 · Baroque

Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden, BWV 47

BWV Whoever exalts himself shall be abased

Baroque Religious works Cantatas 24 minutes

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Composed

1726 in Leipzig

First published

1860 (BGA)

Period

Baroque

Catalogue

BWV

Dedication

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Movements

5

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5 movements:; Chorus: Wer sich selbst erhöhet, der soll erniedriget werden; Aria (soprano): Wer ein wahrer Christ will heißen; Recitativo (bass): Der Mensch ist Kot, Stank, Asch und Erde; Aria (bass): Jesu, beuge doch mein Herze; Chorale: Der zeitlichen Ehrn will ich gern entbehrn

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