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Cantata BWV 106
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit (Actus Tragicus) |
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Ref. |
BWV 106 |
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German Title |
Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit |
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English Title |
God’s Own Time Is The Very Best Of Times (by Richard Stokes) |
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Event |
Cantata for Funeral Service |
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Composed |
Mühlhausen, 1707
1st performance: 1707-1708 (probably August 10, 1707 ?) - Mühlhausen |
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Text |
Acts 17: 28 (Mvt. 2a); Psalm 90: 12 (Mvt. 2b); Isaiah 38: 1 (Mvt. 2c); Luke 23: 43 & Martin Luther (Mvt. 3b); Adam Reusner (Mvt. 4) |
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German Text | German-2 | Translations: Catalan-1 | Chinese-2 | Dutch-1 | Dutch-3 | Dutch-6 | English-1 | English-2 | English-3I | English-3P | English-6 | English-10 | French-3 | French-4 | French-6 | Hebrew-2 | Hebrew-3 | Indonesian | Italian-5 | Japanese-6 | Portuguese-1 | Russian-1 | Spanish-2 | Spanish-7
Chorale Texts: Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt | In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr | Mit Fried und Freud |
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Scoring |
Soloists: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass; 4-part Chorus
Orchestra: 2 recorders, 2 violas da gamba, continuo
Mvt. 1: Sonatina | Mvt. 2a: Chorus | Mvt. 2b: Arioso | M2c: Aria | M2d: Chorus & Arioso w/ Instrumental Chorale | M3a: Aria | M3b: Arioso & Chorale | Mvt. 4: Chorale |
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Score Vocal & Piano [2.00 MB] | Score BGA [2.69 MB] | Mvt. 1 | Mvt. 2 | Mvt. 3 | Mvt. 4 [John Reese]
Capella: Complete [cap]
Chorale Melody: Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin |
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References |
BGA: XXIII | NBA: I/34 | BC: B 18 | Zwang: K 2 | First Published: BG, 1830 | Autograph score (facsimile): ? |
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Commentary |
Crouch | AMG | Bethlehem | Emmanuel Music | Koster | Mincham | BK [Dutch] | HT [Dutch] | JdW [Dutch] | KL [Dutch] | Chazot [French] | Role [French | Japanese-1 | Reyes [Spanish] |
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Music |
Music Examples |
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Discussions |
Week of March 19, 2000; Week of January 9, 2005; Week of May 19, 2013 |
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J.S. Bach: Kantaten 106 · 182 [L-5]
J.S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 18, 59, 89, 90, 106, 118, 152, 161 & 182 [C-5] |

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Cantata BWV 106 [25:25 / 19:28] |
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Jürgen Jürgens |
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Monteverdi-Chor Hamburg / Leonhardt-Consort |
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Contralto: Julia Falk; Tenor: Bert van t'Hoff; Bass: Jacques Villisech |
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Telefunken SAWT-9443
Teldec 69599 |
May 22, 1963 |
LP / TT: 49:45
2-CD / TT: 148:33 |
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Recorded at Hervormde Kerk, Bennebroek, Holland (?).
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J.S. Bach: Cantatas BWV 78 & BWV 106 [L-4]
.S. Bach: Kantaten BWV 140, BWV 106, BWV 78 [C-1]
J.S. Bach: 12 Kantaten (BWV 56, 71, 78, 82, 106, 131, 137, 140, 158, 190, 211 u. 212) [C-2]
Bach: Les Grandes Cantatas [C-3] |

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Cantata BWV 106 [19:25 / 19:36] |
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Wolfgang Gönnenwein |
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Süddeutscher Madrigalchor / Consortium Musicum |
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Soprano: Edith Mathis; Alto: Sybil Michelow; Tenor: Theo Altmeyer; Bass: Franz Crass |
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EMI Electrola 1C-063-29013
HMV CLP-3518
HMV CSD-3518
Columbia CCAP-1099
Angel S-36354
His Master's Voice CDZ-252128-2
His Master's Voice CZS-252278-2
EMI Classics 5-68752-2 |
May-Jun 1965 |
LP / TT: 43:40
LP / TT: 43:40
LP / TT: 43:40
LP / TT: 43:40
LP / TT: 43:40
CD / TT: 74:44
4-CD / TT:
2-CD / TT: 153:01 |
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Recorded at Strassenbahner Erholungsheim, Stuttgart, Germany.
Buy this album at:
2-CD (1995): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de |
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J.S. Bach: Kantate Nr. 56 Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen; Kantate Nr. 106 Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit [C-2] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [] |
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Lajos Rovátkay (Harpsichord, Conductor) |
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Niedersächsischer Singkreis / Bach-Ensemble Hannover |
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Soprano: Angelika Dürr; Alto: Margreth Reuter-Edzard; Tenor Hubert
Weindel; Baritone: Karl Heinz Pinhammer |
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Camerata CMS-30052 |
Nov 1968 |
LP / TT: |
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Recorded at Markus Kirche, Lehrte, Lower Saxony, Germany. |
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Program, 1968-1969, No. 500: a Baroque Evening [C-1] |
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[v. 2] Cantata BWV 106 (beginning) []
[v. 3] Cantata BWV 106 (conclusion) [] |
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Fiora Contino |
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Indiana University Pro Arte Singers |
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Vocal soloists: unknown |
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Indiana University: School of Music |
1968-1969 |
3 sound tape reels |
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Recorded at Indiana University: School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana.
Source: WorldCat Libraries |
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Bach Festival 39th Annual Baldwin-Wallace College: Festival Excerpts [C-5] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [] |
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George Poinar |
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Baldwin-Wallace Chamber Singers, Baldwin-Wallace College Choir / Baldwin-Wallace Festival Orchestra |
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Soprano: Regina McConnell; Mezzo-soprano: Elizabeth Mannion; Tenor: Henry Nason; Baritone: David Clatworthy |
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Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music |
Apr (?) 1971 |
MC / TT: |
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Recorded live at Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio, USA. |
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Bach: Cantate BWV 106 Actus tragicus Cantate BWV 53; Marcello: Psaume 10 [C-1] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [] |
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Olivier Schneebeli |
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Ensemble Dardanus (Paris); Petits chanteurs de Saint-Louis (Paris); Les Petits chanteurs de Chaillot (Paris) |
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Vocal soloists: unknown |
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La Croix St Leufroy: Studio DS |
P 1985 |
MC / TT: |
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Recorded at Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, Paris, France. |
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Summer Bach collegium: Bach Cantata Series, Concert I [C-1] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [18:15] |
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Jos van Immerseel |
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Bach Collegium Chorus / Bach Collegium Orchestra |
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Various student soloists |
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Indiana University School of Music |
Jul 24, 1997 |
MC / TT: 52:01 |
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Recorded live at Recital Hall, Indiana University: School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
Source: WorldCat Libraries |
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MIT Chamber Chorus [C-1] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [18:54] |
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William Cutter |
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MIT Chamber Chorus / accompanying musicians |
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Tenor: Christian Patrickson; Bass: Andrew Hsu; Alto: Irene Wilson; Baritone: Ulf Ekernas |
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Apr 21, 1999 |
CD / TT: 40:53 |
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Recorded live at Kresge Auditorium, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Source: WorldCat Libraries |
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H. Schütz, Musikalische Exequien op. 7 / J.S. Bach: Actus Tragicus [C-1] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [] |
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Michael Reif |
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Kölner Kurrende |
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Sopranos: Jenny Haeckel, Kristina Vahrenkamp; Alto: Gabriele Köhler; Tenor: Martin B. Müller; Tenor/Bass: Hans-Herrmann Jansen |
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Kölner Kurrende |
Mar 25, 2000 |
CD / TT: |
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Recorded live at at the Trinitatis-Kirche Köln, Germany.
Buy this album at: Kölner Kurrende |
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J.S. Bach: Actus Tragicus · Oster-Oratorium · Himmelfahrts-Oratorium / A. Campra: Requiem [C-1] |

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Cantata BWV 106 [19:06] |
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Hans-Christoph Becker-Foss |
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Junge Kantorei an der Marktkirche, Hamelner Kantorei an der Marktkirche, Hamelner Kammerchor St. Nikolai, Mitglieder Göttinger Vokalensemble / Barockorchester der Hamelner Kantorei (Concert-master: Almuth Backhaus) |
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Sopranos: Dorothee Mields, Inga Schneider; Counter-tenor: Beat Duddeck; Tenor: Harry Geraerts; Bass: Matthias Gerchen |
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Musikwochen Weserbergland |
Apr 8-9, 2000 |
2-CD / TT: 66:13 + 74:03 |
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Recorded live at Marktkirche St. Nikolai Hameln.
Buy this album at: Hamelner Kantorei |
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Mitwirkung im Rahmen des SELK-Kirchentags in Bochum [C-1] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [] |
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Hans-Hermann Buyken |
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Collegium vocale der SELK |
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Vocal soloists: unknown |
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Collegium Vocale Selk 6 |
Jun 1-4, 2000 |
CD / TT: |
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Recorded live (Ulf Hattwig) at Begrüßung in der Apostelkirche, Bochum.
Buy this album at: Collegium Vocale Selk |
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Repertory Singers [C-1] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [20:03] |
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Daniel Bara |
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Eastman Repertory Singers |
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Soprano: Misty Ann Sturm; Alto: Alta Dantzler (as Alta Boover); Baritone: Brad Alexander
Meg Sippey, Justin Berrie (Flutes); Cindy Lee (Viola); Norbert Lewandowski (Cello); Loren Serfass, Chris Petit, Brent Bulmann (Continuo) |
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Eastman School of Music |
Feb 19, 2001 |
CD / TT: 73:13 |
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Recorded live at Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, USA.
Source: WorldCat Libraries |
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Dona Nobis Pacem: Live Performances of Works by J.S. Bach [V-3] |

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Cantata BWV 106 [19:36] |
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Christopher M. Cock |
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Valparaiso University Chorale; Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra; Valparaiso University Bach Choir; The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University |
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Dennis Friesen-Carper |
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VALPO Arts Media VMCD-1015 |
2006 |
CD / TT: |
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Schutz, Cantatas 106 & 140 [C-9] |
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Cantata BWV 106 [] |
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Ralph Nelson |
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Bach Cantata Choir, Portland, Oregon / Small chamber orchestra |
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Sopranos: Nan Haemer, Solveig Nyberg-Akert; Alto: Irene Weldon; Tenor: Byron Wright; Baritone: Jacob William Herbert; John Vergin (Organ continuo). |
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Bach Cantata Choir 11 |
Oct 26, 2008 |
CD / TT: |
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Recorded live at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Buy this album at:
CD: Bach Cantata Choir, Portland, Oregon |
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The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (March 2000 - January 2013)
Thanks to contributors: Anandgyan (January 2010), Michael Cox (November 2011), Uri Golomb (April 2005), Rolf Günther (October 2012), Emiko Hall (Cleofide) (March 2003, June 2003, August 2004), Matthias Hansen (July 2006, August 2006, June 2009), Frits V. Herbold (March 201), Bradley Lehman (March 2003), Claudia Meller (May 2003, June 2003), Daniel Michel (September 2004), Christian Moll (November 2009), Ed Myskowski (February 2006), Riccardo Nughes (April 2002), Russ Sackowitz (September 2008), Keiji Saito (July 2011), Jean-Louis Serre (March 2006), David Smythe (November 2007), Teri Noel Towe (April 2007) |
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Cantata BWV 106 : Details & Complete Recordings | Recordings of Individual Movements | Discussions: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 |
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