| First Publication | 1657 in Geistliches Harpffen-Spiel (no.24) |
|---|---|
| Genre Categories | Sacred songs; Religious works; Songs; |
| Related Works | Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 26 (Bach, Johann Sebastian) |
Contents |
| Work Title | Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig |
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| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Franck, Michael |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IMF 1 |
| First Publication. | 1657 in Geistliches Harpffen-Spiel (no.24) |
| Language | German |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 2 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Baroque |
| Piece Style | Baroque |
| Instrumentation | 4 voices (cantus, altus, tenor, bassus) |
| Related Works | Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 26 (Bach, Johann Sebastian) |
According to Grove Music, "Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig has enjoyed enduring popularity; it forms the basis of J.S. Bach's cantata (BWV 26) of the same name, and is Franck's only song in the modern German Protestant hymnal."