J. S. Bach - "Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig", BWV 26 (5/6)

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

"Die höchste Herrlichkeit und Pracht", Recitative (Soprano) from the cantata "Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig", BWV 26, mov. V

Lyrics for mov.V
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German (original)
Die höchste Herrlichkeit und Pracht
Umhüllt zuletzt des Todes Nacht.
Wer gleichsam als ein Gott gesessen,
Entgeht dem Staub und Asche nicht,
Und wenn die letzte Stunde schläget,
Dass man ihn zu der Erde träget,
Und seiner Hoheit Grund zerbricht,
Wird seiner ganz vergessen.

English (translation)
The highest majesty and pomp
Are veiled at last by death's dark night.
Who almost as a god was honored
Escapes the dust and ashes not,
And when the final hour striketh
In which he to the earth is carried
And his own height's foundation falls,
Is he then quite forgotten.

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  • That big is the music of Bach!!

    Excellent! thanks for posting ;)

    My congratulations!

  • Excellent video accompanied with the solo cello. Thank you.

  • Thank you for Sharing !

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