Composer

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Christoph Ludwig Fehre

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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4:12

"Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis" is a sacred cantata composed by Christoph Ludwig Fehre. The piece was composed in the Baroque era and was first performed in 1732. The cantata is divided into six movements and is written for a four-part choir, soloists, and a small orchestra. The first movement is an instrumental sinfonia that sets the tone for the entire piece. It is a slow and mournful piece that features the oboe and strings. The second movement is a duet for soprano and alto that is based on Psalm 94. The duet is a dialogue between the two voices, with the soprano representing the voice of God and the alto representing the voice of the believer. The third movement is a recitative for bass that is based on Psalm 116. The bass sings of the believer's struggles and how God has helped them through their troubles. The fourth movement is an aria for tenor that is based on Psalm 42. The tenor sings of the believer's longing for God and how they find comfort in Him. The fifth movement is a chorale that is based on the hymn "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan" (What God does is well done). The choir sings of the believer's trust in God and how they find comfort in His plan. The final movement is a fugue that is based on Psalm 73. The fugue is a celebration of God's goodness and how the believer finds joy in Him. "Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis" is a beautiful and emotional piece that showcases Fehre's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by its use of biblical texts and its focus on the believer's relationship with God. The music is complex and intricate, with each movement building on the previous one to create a powerful and moving experience for the listener.

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