Bach - Das alte Jahr vergangen ist (BWV 614)

"Das alte Jahr vergangen ist" is an old German New Year's hymn of solemn reflection on the previous year and thanks for Gods' protection. Here it is arranged as a chorale prelude for organ by the legendary Johann Sebastian Bach. This performance features the Cromorne on the solo, one that I do not use very frequently but that works quite nicely with this piece.
Das alte Jahr vergangen ist;
Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ,
Dass du uns in so groß Gefahr
Bewahrt hast lange Zeit und Jahr.
The old year now hath passed away;
We thank Thee, O our God, today
That Thou hast kept us through the year
When danger and distress were near.
I also recommend watching the recording of this piece from the Netherlands Bach Society:
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[@clintinva]

Beautifully played, clarinet stop on great? Thanks for posting

[@StephenKendall]

It's the Chromorne actually. Which sounds quite like the Clarinet on some organs 😄