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BTC1145 BACH (J.S.): FIVE SPIRITUAL SONGS

Geistliche lieder for high voice and piano
Composition date: pre 18 Jun 1969
Genre: Realization
Duration: 10'

Movements

  • 1 Gedenke doch, mein Geist, zurücke (BWV 509) >>
    notes:

    Melody and bass from the second Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, although is of doubtful authenticity.

  • 2 Kommt, Seelen, dieser Tag (BWV 479) >>
    notes:

    The melody and bass is from G.C. Schemelli's Musicalisches Gesangbuch.

  • 3 Liebster Herr Jesu (BWV 484) >>
    notes:

    The melody and bass is from G.C. Schemelli's Musicalisches Gesangbuch.

  • 4 Komm süsser Tod (BWV 478) >>
    notes:

    The melody and bass is from G.C. Schemelli's Musicalisches Gesangbuch.

  • 5 Bist du bei mir (BWV 508) >>
    notes:

    Melody and bass from the second Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, although is probably by G.H. Stölzel.

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