- Wenn wir in höchsten nöthen sein, BWV 641
[2:0] (a=408 Hz)
Chorale followed by Prelude with a highly ornamented melody over a somewhat subdued background. Another depressing Lenten text describing a place some
of us find ourselves in from time to time. Registration: Chorale Melody Orgue Mayor Clairon 8', two voices on Teclat d'Alt Flute 8' + Prestant 4' +
Flute 2' + Nazard 1-1/3', bass voice on Pedal Flute 16' + Montre 8'. For the Prelude the ornamented Chorale uses Flute 8' + Montre 8' + Octava 4
(both) + Flute 4' + Quint 2-2/3' + Octava 2' + Cornet, the Teclat d'Alt adds Bourdon 4', and the Pedal adds Octava 4'. Original tuning.
Instrument:
Caimari organ - Palma, Mallorca (1702) -
Samples by Jiri Zurek
- Chorale Text
German:
Wenn wir in höchsten Nöthen sein
und wissen nicht, wo aus und ein,
und finden weder Hilf' noch Rath,
ob wir gleich sorgen früh und spat.
English:
When in the hour of utmost need
We know not where to look for aid,
When days and nights of anxious thought
Nor help nor counsel yet have brought.
--Tr. C. Winkworth
Audio track was created with Hauptwerk v. 2 Samples using v. 3 software
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