Aria, “Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten,” from Cantata 202

from: J.S. Bach - Cantatas

The opening number in the cantata of the same name. Originally for soprano, oboe and continuo in G major, transposed here to C. Title means, “Away with you, gloomy shadows.” The keyboard part rises above the usual limit of c6 to g6. Revised May 12, 2018.

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