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Johann Sebastian Bach
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Symphonia to Cantata 21, BWV 021a Click to Listen [2:11]
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: SW Gedackt (Bass) 8' + Viol di Gamba 8' coupled to Pedal Bourdon 16'; GT Open Diapason 8' + Stop Diapason (Treble and Bass) + Principal 4' + Flute 4'. Vallotti-Young Temperament. Midi File available. Instrument: Joseph Hart, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, 1809 - Samples by Lavendar Audio

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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