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Commentary on the movements, etc. ⟨Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 26 (Bach, Johann Sebastian)⟩

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[Chorale]¹: Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig. A standard Bach chorale setting, with an imitative vocal texture under the chorale theme in the soprano and independent orchestral parts.
Aria (Tenor): So schnell ein rauschend Wasser schießt. Flowing scales conjure up the image of the flowing waters. The obbligato is divided evenly between a solo violin and solo flute. Occasionally, they come together in unison.
Recitativo (Alto): Die Freude wird zur Traurigkeit. Secco recitative.
Aria (Bass): An irdische Schätze das Herze zu hängen. "The weird death-dance mood is newly awakened when three oboes and continuo strike up in a genuine bourée"¹.
Recitativo (Soprano): Die höchste Herrlichkeit und Pracht. Secco recitative.
Choral: Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig. A plain chorale setting.

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005.

Posted at 22:20, 18 September 2015 by Carolus (administrator)
Edited at 22:14, 6 August 2017 by Carolus (administrator)

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