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Johann Kuhnau

The Wedding of Jacob  Play

John Butt Harpsichord

Recorded on 01/01/1995, uploaded on 04/03/2016

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Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)"

I. The Joy of the Family of Laban at the Arrival of Their Kinsman Jacob.
II. The Servitude of Jacob Is Indeed Laborious, but It Is Lightened by His Love for Rachel, With the Diversion of the Lovers Mixed in.
III. The Bridal Song Sung by the Companions of Rachel.
IV. The Rejoicing for the Wedding, and the Congratulations.
 V. The Deception of Laban.
VI. [No Title]
VII. The Bridegroom Loving and Content; His Heart Foretells Him Some Ill; He Takes Heart Again; He Becomes Sleepy; He Arises; He Falls Asleep; The Displeasure of Jacob at Being Deceived.
VIII. The Rejoicing for the Wedding Is Repeated.

Recorded in 1995

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