Who knows how near is my end?

Who knows how near is my end? is a work of the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Free download sheet music and score "Who knows how near is my end?" as pdf file use the link on this page.

Instrumentation Voices: soprano, alto, tenor, bass + mixed chorus (SSATB)
Orchestra: 2 oboes (1st also oboe da caccia), horn, strings, continuo (harpsichord and/or organ obbligato)
Language German
Key C minor
Movements 6 movements
Sections
  1. Chorale and Recitativo (soprano, alto, tenor): Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende -
    Das weiß der liebe Gott allein (C minor)
  2. Recitativo (tenor): Mein Leben hat kein ander Zeil (G minor-C minor)
  3. Aria (alto): Wilkommen! will ich sagen (E-flat major)
  4. Recitativo (soprano): Ach, wer doch schon im Himmel wär! (C minor)
  5. Aria (bass): Gute Nacht, du Weltgetummel! (G minor)
  6. Chorale: Welt, ade! Ich bin dein mude (B-flat major)
Average Duration 19-20 minutes
Piece Style Baroque
Composer Time Period Baroque
Opus (Catalogue Number) BWV 27, BC A 138
Year of Creation 1726
Year of First Publication

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