A serene chorale setting from Bach's Orgelbüchlein, often performed during Lutheran services. Its simplicity and depth reflect Baroque devotional music.
Part of Bach's Orgelbüchlein, this chorale prelude sets a Lutheran hymn in intricate counterpoint, reflecting the text's plea for divine guidance. Its restrained texture and rhythmic ambiguity create a contemplative mood.
This chorale prelude, part of Bach's Orgelbüchlein, is a contemplative setting of the Lutheran hymn "Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ."
It features intricate counterpoint and a somber melody, embodying the devotional intensity of Bach's Weimar period.
Composed as part of the Orgelbüchlein, BWV 639 exemplifies Bach's genius in weaving intricate counterpoint around the chorale melody "Ich ruf' zu dir". Its expressive harmony and rhythmic subtlety convey profound devotion, characteristic of Bach's Weimar period. The piece was originally for organ but remains widely transcribed.
Composed as part of the Orgelbüchlein, BWV 639 is a contemplative chorale prelude based on Johann Agricola's Lutheran hymn. It features intricate counterpoint and a plaintive melody symbolizing a prayerful call to Christ, showcasing Bach's mastery of devotional expression through organ composition.
