The cantata dates from Bach's time in Weimar. The instrumental scoring of four violas and basso continuo - in the Leipzig performances enhanced by two recorders doubling viola I and II at the octave - is unique in Bach's cantata oeuvre. It lends a dark, luxurious sound to the four movements which is gently illuminated by the recorders. The work - with its instrumental sinfonia, a short secco recitative and an extended accompagnato recitative [both of which contain arioso inserts], a short soprano aria and a simple closing chorale - makes no great demands on the performing forces. Admirers of text interpretation by means of instrumental figuration will be richly rewarded.
| Genres | Choral |
| Format | Score |
| NumberOfPages | 4 |
| Media | Sheet Music |
| Publisher | Carus Verlag |
| Contributors | Sebastian Bach, Johann(Composer) Horn, Paul(Arranger) Horn(Arranger) Rempp, Frieder(Artist) |
| Language | English, German |
| ISMN | 9790007204822 |