Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 5

Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 5 is a chorale cantata written by Johann Sebastian Bach. The title means "Where shall I flee" in English. It is based on the hymn Wo soll ich fliehen hin by Johann Heermann. It was written for the 19th Sunday after Trinity. It was first performed on 15 October 1724.

 Structure 
The cantata has seven movements. It is written for SATB choir and soloists, two oboes, a trumpet, solo viola, and a string ensemble.
 Chorale: 
 Recitative: 
 Aria: 
 Recitative: 
 Aria: 
 Recitative: 
 Choral: 

 Music 
The cantata's first movement is a chorale fantasia. The orchesra's theme is based on the hymn tune's first few notes. The hymn tune is sung by the soprano part.

The first aria is played by a solo viola and tenor soloist. Bach does not use the solo viola in his cantatas often. The aria's text is a paraphrase (rewriting of a text, keeping its meaning) of the hymn's fourth verse.

 References 

Category:Church cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach
Category:1720s compositions