We have a collection of 2 arrangements for Johann Sebastian Bach - Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen
Why did Bach choose a solo bass voice to convey the weight of carrying life's burdens in this cantata? Learn!
Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
Composed for the 19th Sunday after Trinity, BWV 56 is a solo cantata where Bach uses the bass voice as a theological narrator. The cross-staff symbolizes life's burdens, with the oboe representing the Holy Spirit. This work showcases Bach's mastery of translating spiritual struggle into profound musical architecture through chromatic harmonies and intricate counterpoint.