Cantata “Grabmusik” for soprano, bass, choir and orchestra, KV 42

Original title: “Wo bin ich, bittrer Schmerz”.

Scoring: soloists, mixed choir, basso continuo.

Composed c. 1767.

First performance: 17.04.1767, Salzburg.

Version 2: c. 1771-72.

Movements:
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Original title: “Wo bin ich, bittrer Schmerz”.

Scoring: soloists, mixed choir, basso continuo.

Composed c. 1767.

First performance: 17.04.1767, Salzburg.

Version 2: c. 1771-72.

Movements:
1. Recitativo — Wo bin ich? bittrer Schmerz!
2. Aria — Felsen, spaltet euren Rachen — Allegro
3. Recitativo — Geliebte Seel’, was redest du?
4. Aria — Betracht dies Herz und frage mich — Andante Alla breve – Adagio
5. Recitativo — O Himmel! was ein traurig Licht
6. Duetto — Jesu, was hab' ich getan? — Andante

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