About this work
Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid reverses the usual perspective of a chorale fantasia by placing the foundational melody in the choral bass. Above that ground, sopranos, altos and tenors weave imitation coloured by horn, trombone, oboes d’amore and strings. This layout gives the opening movement expressive weight without immobilising its lines.
The following movement combines solo recitative with choral interventions on fragments of the chorale. A more energetic bass aria and then a soprano-alto duet diversify the textures before the concluding chorale. The work thus moves from collective lament towards greater assurance through changes of forces rather than a break in style.
Begin by isolating the choral bass: its phrasing must remain intelligible beneath the counterpoint. In the concerted recitative, prepare the handovers between soloist and ensemble precisely. The duet needs shared attacks and ornaments of equal weight; the last chorale benefits from retaining its pulse instead of becoming a massive conclusion.
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