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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Symphonia to Cantata 21, BWV 021a Click to Listen, [2:20] (A=465)
Transcribed for organ by the Phantom Organist. The words of the opening chorus expresses the sadness and hope of this piece: "I had so much distress and woe within my bosom; but still thy consoling restoreth all my spirit." Registration: Man. 1 Principal 8 + Octava 4; Man. 2: Gedackt 8 + Rohrflöte 4; Pedal Subbass 16' + II/P coupler. Midi File available. Instrument: Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Marienkirche - Rötha, Germany (1722) - Samples by Brett Milan

Chorale Text
German (Choro):
Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis in meinem Herzen; aber deine Tröstungen erquicken meine Seele.

English (Opening Chorus):
I had so much distress and woe within my bosom; but still thy consoling restoreth all my spirit.

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