Bach: Cantata No. 13 “Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen” / Gustav Leonhardt

The piece opens with the tenor aria “Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen” accompanied by two recorders and oboe da caccia. The chorale “Der Gott, der mir hat versprochen” follows the alto recitative. The chorale consists of strings and a single voice chorale melody for alto, with two recorders and oboe da caccia in unison on the chorale melody. After the recitative by the soprano, the bass aria “Ächzenunderbärmlich Weinen” features two recorders and violins in unison for the obbligato. It is a striking piece that makes extensive use of gloomy chromatic scales and diminished seventh chords. The piece ends with the chorale “So, sei nun, Seele, deine”.  #baroque #bach #cantata #片山俊幸
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