BWV 651 is a monumental organ chorale prelude from Bach's "Great Eighteen" collection. It features a cantus firmus structure where the Lutheran hymn "Komm, Heiliger Geist" is presented in sustained pedal notes beneath virtuosic manual passages, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's "rushing wind." Composed in Leipzig around 1740, it exemplifies Baroque counterpoint mastery.
This chorale prelude, part of Bach's Great Eighteen Chorale Preludes, exemplifies his mastery of counterpoint and liturgical depth. Composed during his final decade, it reworks earlier Weimar material into a monumental toccata-style piece, symbolizing the Holy Spirit's divine presence through its exuberant pedal motifs.
This chorale fantasia, part of Bach's "Leipzig Chorales", transforms the Pentecost hymn "Komm, heiliger Geist" into a majestic organ work with intricate polyphony. Its grandeur symbolizes the Holy Spirit's divine presence through cascading motifs and rich harmonies, showcasing Bach's mastery of sacred music.
