Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
Der Friede sei mit dir, BWV 158, is Bach's briefest cantata, likely a fragment from a Purification composition later repurposed for Easter. Featuring a standout bass aria with chorale interjections, its sparse scoring (soprano/bass soli, violin, oboe, continuo) and hybrid trio-sonata structure reflect Baroque innovation. The work's mysterious history includes unresolved questions about its original form and instrumentation.