Scoring: Solo S (T), recorder f1 (vl), ob (vl), bc, [coro SATB, 2 vl, va, vc/cb]

This three-movement solo cantata can be performed in several ways. The instruments basically required are the trio sonata ensemble of recorder, oboe and keyboard instrument (+ a continuo melody instrument ad lib.). If necessary, as Telemann stated, the two woodwind parts can be placed by violins.

The instrumental parts can also be augmented by a body of strings, playing in the ritornello sections of the two ar...