J. S. Bach Vergnügte Ruh Jakub Józef Orliński

J S Bach (1685 1750) No. 1, Aria: Vergnügte Ruh from Cantata BWV 170 Countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński Orchestra New York Baroque Incorporated When: 1:00 pm, March 6, 2017 Where: St. Paul s Chapel, NYC BachOne concert series Lyrics: Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, Dich kann man nicht bei Höllensünden, Wohl aber Himmelseintracht finden; Du stärkst allein die schwache Brust. Drum sollen lauter Tugendgaben In meinem Herzen Wohnung haben. Translation by Pamela Dellal: Delightful rest, beloved pleasure of the soul, you cannot be found among the sins of hell, but rather in the concord of heaven; you alone strengthen the weak breast. Therefore the pure gifts of virtue shall have their dwelling in my heart.