"J S Bach: Ach wie flüchtig, BWV 644" genre: Baroque
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	The last chorale from Das Orgelbüchlein, this is a breezy portrayal of how fleeting life is. The flowing of waters, the drifting of clouds and something unspeakably futile about man's ascent and waning, scholars have read all that into this tiny piece. Arranged for Flute, 2 English Horns, 3 Clarinets, Bassoon and Contrabassoon.
	Story Behind the Song Part of an ongoing series of transcriptions of Bach's Liturgical Year for sampled instruments. Lyrics German: Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig Ist der Menschen Leben! Wie ein Nebel bald entstehet, Und bald wiederum vergehet; So ist unser Leben, sehet! English: Oh how futile, how inutile Is our earthly being! Tis a mist in wintry weather, Gathered in an hour together, And as soon dispersed in ether. Tr. Sir John Bowring (1st line changed)

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