Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
This contemplative aria comes from Bach's solo cantata "Geist und Seele wird verwirret," BWV 35, composed for the 12th Sunday after Trinity. Scored originally for alto voice with obbligato organ, it reflects on divine perfection through Lehms' text inspired by Jesus healing a deaf-mute man. The music exemplifies Bach's fusion of intricate counterpoint with profound spiritual expression.