A church cantata composed for Rogate Sunday, featuring a blend of biblical text interpretation and expressive musical motifs, including a rare oboi da caccia obbligato and a closing chorale on Crüger's "Jesu, meine Freude" melody.
This tenor aria from Bach's Cantata BWV 87 employs a siciliano dance rhythm, typically associated with pastoral serenity, but here transformed into a vehicle for lamentation through minor-key harmonies and chromatic seventh chords.
This arioso from Bach's cantata BWV 87 features the bass voice as Jesus delivering the biblical text "In der Welt habt ihr Angst" (In the world you have tribulation). Characterized by its solemn continuo accompaniment and hymn-like declamation, it offers profound reassurance amid suffering. The movement highlights Bach's mastery in setting scripture to music during his Leipzig years.
