How did Bach embed the chorale melody in all movements of BWV 137 to create structural symmetry? Learn!
Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
A chorale cantata based on Joachim Neander's hymn, featuring a symmetrical structure with the chorale melody woven into every movement. The work showcases Bach's mastery of counterpoint and instrumentation, including trumpets, oboes, and strings. Its final chorale was later reused in his Christmas Oratorio.