growing up

I know I am not alone in this painful process. Many of my friends, and the extended circle as well are in the process of graduating, and / or doing the whole application process. One of the schools I hope to audition for has very specific music that we are to prepare. Actually, a Sinfonia from a choice between two of Bach's cantatas. In my search to find the music for said Sinfonia, I've found, and decided to leave you with the Sinfonia, and chorus for BWV 12: Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen. I do realize that I have embedded a number of videos lately - mainly because I'm excited I learned how, but I do believe this one is worth listening to.



Translation of text: Weeping, lamenting/Worrying, quaking/Anxiety and distress/are the bread of affliction for Christians/who bear the mark of Jesus.

For those who actually understand German, I'm not sure how marvelous the translation is, but it comes from the Dover edition of the Bach-Gesellschaft Edition.

I have to admit, if growing up means that I can now participate in recreating something beautiful like this, perhaps all the pain and uncertainty are worth it.