Mein Odem ist schwach (Bach, Johann Ernst)

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This work was formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach as BWV 222


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Publisher. Info. Manuscript, n.d.(ca.1800).
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): Mus.ms. Bach P 1124
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Work Title Mein Odem ist schwach
Alternative. Title Herr Gott, nun schleuß den Himmel auf
Composer Bach, Johann Ernst
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. (BWV 222) ; BC V 12 ; BWV Anh. III 157 ; Warb YF 2 ; BR‑JEB F 4
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IJB 13
Key G minor - D major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 movements:
  1. Aria (bass): Mein Odem ist schwach
  2. Aria (alto): O seid mir sehnsuchtsvoll geküßt
  3. Chorus: Unser Wandel ist im Himmel
  4. Chorale: Wie du mir, Herr, befohlen hast
  5. Chorale: Lass mich nur, Herr, wie Simeon
  6. Chorus: Wir aber sind getrost und haben vielmehr Lust
Librettist Unknown
Language German
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation soprano, alto, bass, mixed chorus (SATB), strings, continuo (organ)
Related Works Nos.1, 3, 4 and 6 based on Unser Wandel ist im Himmel
Manuscript Sources Bach Digital (source list)
External Links Wikipedia article
Bach-Cantatas.com
Mss score, 1800-10. D-Hs, M B/2734

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