Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata No. 25, "Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe", BWV 25
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Composer:Johann Sebastian BachGenre:ChoralStyle:CantataCompose Date:Aug 29, 1723Publication Date:1855First Performance:Aug 29, 1723Average_duration:15:34Movement_count:6Movement ....Johann Sebastian Bach composed Cantata No. 25, Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe, BWV 25, in 1723 during his first year as the Thomaskantor in Leipzig. The cantata premiered on August 14, 1723, the 10th Sunday after Trinity, at the St. Nicholas Church in Leipzig. The cantata consists of six movements, including an opening chorus, three arias, a recitative, and a closing chorale. The text is based on a passage from the Gospel of Luke, in which Jesus heals a man with an unclean spirit. The text emphasizes the idea that all humans are afflicted with sin and in need of spiritual healing. The opening chorus is a complex and intricate fugue, with the choir and orchestra weaving together multiple themes and melodies. The first aria, sung by the bass soloist, is a mournful and introspective piece that reflects on the speaker's own sinfulness. The second aria, sung by the alto soloist, is more upbeat and hopeful, expressing the idea that through faith and repentance, one can be healed of their spiritual afflictions. The third aria, sung by the tenor soloist, is a joyful and celebratory piece that expresses gratitude for the healing power of God. The recitative is a brief interlude that serves to transition between the third aria and the closing chorale. The closing chorale is a simple and straightforward piece that reinforces the central message of the cantata, that all humans are in need of spiritual healing and redemption. Overall, Cantata No. 25 is a powerful and moving work that showcases Bach's mastery of both musical composition and religious expression. The complex and intricate musical structures of the opening chorus and the three arias are balanced by the simplicity and directness of the closing chorale, creating a work that is both intellectually and emotionally engaging.More....
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Chorus. Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe
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Coro con Choral. Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe
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Chor: Es Ist Nichte Gesundes An Meinem Leibe
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Coro. Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe
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Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe
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1. Chorus. Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe
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I. Coro. Es ist nichts Gesundes
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No. 1, Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe
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Cantata no. 25, "There is nothing healthy in my body", BWV 25
(Coro.) Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe
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Recitativo. Die ganze Welt ist nur ein Hospital
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Recitativo. O Jesu, lieber Meister
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Aria. Öffne meinen schlechten Liedern
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Choral. Ich will alle meine Tage
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No. 1. Coro. Es ist nichts Gesundes an meinem Leibe
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no. 2. Recitative. Die ganze Welt ist nur ein Hospital
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No. 3. Aria. Ach, wo hol ich Armer Rat?
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No. 4. Recitative. O Jesu, lieber Meister
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No. 5. Aria. Öffne meinen schlechten Liedern
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No. 6. Choral. Ich will alle meine Tage
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Soprano Vocal
Bass Vocal