From which famous oratorio does the aria "Nur ein Wink von seinen Händen" come, and which feast was it written to celebrate? Learn!
Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
"Nur ein Wink von seinen Händen" (Only a wave of His hands) is an aria from Part VI of Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248. This part, intended for the Feast of Epiphany (January 6th), concludes the cycle celebrating the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. The oratorio is a masterful example of Bach's sacred music, blending biblical narrative, reflective poetry, and profound chorales into a cohesive liturgical work for the Christmas season.