We have a collection of 2 arrangements for Johann Sebastian Bach - Die Elenden sollen essen, BWV 75
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Die Elenden sollen essen, BWV 75, is the first church cantata Bach composed after assuming his position as Thomaskantor in Leipzig. Premiered on May 30, 1723, at the Nikolaikirche, it marked the beginning of Bach's ambitious project to create complete annual cycles of cantatas for the Lutheran liturgical year. The opening chorus is structured as a French overture, featuring a slow section in dotted rhythm followed by a fast fugue, showcasing Bach's mastery of large-scale forms.