BWV 655 is a chorale prelude from Bach's Leipzig Manuscript, showcasing his contrapuntal mastery. Based on the Lutheran hymn by Martin Moller (1584), it reimagines the melody as a sophisticated trio sonata with two melodic voices and basso continuo, originally composed for organ during Bach's tenure in Leipzig.
BWV 655 is a chorale prelude from Bach's Great Eighteen collection, showcasing intricate counterpoint and a concerto-like structure.
Its jubilant progression through keys and trio texture (two manuals + pedal) mirrors the Italian concerto style, blending Lutheran hymnody
with Baroque virtuosity.
