Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Chorale Prelude

Compose Date

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1739

Publication Date

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1739

Average_duration

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6:10

'Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (I), BWV 686' is a chorale prelude composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is believed to have been composed in the early 1700s, during Bach's tenure as the court organist in Weimar. The piece is based on the hymn of the same name, which translates to "Out of the depths I cry to you" and is attributed to Martin Luther. The piece is written for the organ and is structured in four movements. The first movement is a slow and somber introduction, with the melody of the hymn played in the pedal. The second movement is a fugue, with the melody of the hymn played in the upper voices. The third movement is a trio, with the melody of the hymn played in the middle voice. The final movement is a chorale, with the melody of the hymn played in the upper voice and the other voices providing accompaniment. The piece is characterized by its use of counterpoint and chromaticism. The fugue in particular is notable for its complex and intricate interweaving of the different voices. The piece also features a number of technical challenges for the organist, including rapid pedal passages and intricate fingerwork. Overall, 'Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (I), BWV 686' is a powerful and moving piece of music that showcases Bach's mastery of the organ and his ability to create complex and intricate works of art.

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