We have a collection of 4 arrangements for J.S. Bach - Aria "Mein Jesu, ziehe mich nach dir" (BWV 22 No. 2)
How does Bach's use of the oboe in this aria convey spiritual longing? Learn!
Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
This aria opens Bach's cantata BWV 22, composed for Quinquagesima Sunday. It features an expressive obbligato oboe that mirrors the alto voice's plea for divine guidance. The music illustrates Baroque affective principles through its poignant melodies and harmonic tension, symbolizing the soul's yearning to follow Christ without questioning.