Bach, Johann Sebastian 1685 - 1750

Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende, BWV 27

Who knows how near is my end?

BWV 27 Voice, Ensemble Religious works Cantatas C minor Baroque Composed 1726 · published 1855 · 19 min · 6 movements

Movements

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6 movements

1. I Chorale and Recitativo (soprano, alto, tenor): Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende - – Das weiß der liebe Gott allein C minor
2. II Recitativo (tenor): Mein Leben hat kein ander Zeil (-C minor) G minor
3. III Aria (alto): Wilkommen! will ich sagen E♭ major
4. IV Recitativo (soprano): Ach, wer doch schon im Himmel wär! C minor
5. V Aria (bass): Gute Nacht, du Weltgetummel! G minor
6. VI Chorale: Welt, ade! Ich bin dein mude B♭ major

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