The St. Matthew Passion (Matthäus-Passion) was composed by J.S. Bach (1685-1750). It was likely first performed on Good Friday 1727. The aria "Erbarme dich, mein Gott" is found in part II, and is written for alto solo, violin solo, strings (2 violin, viola) and continuo. -------- Eric Jurenas, countertenor Website: http://www.ericjurenas.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericjurenascountertenor Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericjurenas recorded spring 2014 -------- Original German text: Erbarme dich, mein Gott, Um meiner Zähren Willen! Shaue hier, Herz und Auge Weint vor dir bitterlich. Erbarme dich, mein Gott! English Translation: Have mercy, my God, for the sake of my tears! See here, before you heart and eyes weep bitterly. Have mercy, my God.