Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
Composed in 1723 during Bach's pivotal move to Leipzig, BWV 76 is a two-part church cantata featuring a grand trumpet-led chorus, intricate fugues, and expressive arias. Its symmetrical structure mirrors Bach's earlier BWV 75, blending liturgical rigor with instrumental innovation. The work later inspired Haydn's "The Creation" in its celestial thematic treatment.