Cantata “Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid”, BWV 58

Movements:
1. Aria and Chorale (soprano, bass): Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
2. Recitative (bass): Verfolgt dich gleich die arge Welt
3. Aria (soprano): Ich bin vergnügt in meinem Leiden
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Movements:
1. Aria and Chorale (soprano, bass): Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
2. Recitative (bass): Verfolgt dich gleich die arge Welt
3. Aria (soprano): Ich bin vergnügt in meinem Leiden
4. Recitative (soprano): Kann es die Welt nicht lassen
5. Aria und Chorale (soprano, bass): Ich hab für mir ein schwere Reis

Soloists: Soprano, Bass; 4-part Chorus
Orchestra: 2 oboes, taille, 2 violins, viola, continuo

Original title: Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid, Concerto in Dialogo.
First performance: 5 January 1727.
Occasion: Sunday after New Year’s Day.

Dating is not uniform: alongside 1727-1733, 1727 is also proposed. These datings may refer to different stages of composition or versions.

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