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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before 1710

Publication Date

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1985

Average_duration

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1:59

'Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (I), BWV 1116' is a chorale prelude composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. The piece was composed in the early 18th century, but the exact date of composition is unknown. The piece was premiered in Leipzig, Germany, where Bach served as the cantor of the Thomaskirche. The piece is divided into four movements, each of which is based on a different verse of the hymn 'Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan' by Samuel Rodigast. The first movement is a simple and straightforward setting of the hymn tune, with the melody in the soprano voice and the other voices providing harmonic support. The second movement is a more complex and ornate setting of the same melody, with the melody now in the tenor voice and the other voices providing intricate counterpoint. The third movement is a slower and more contemplative setting of the hymn, with the melody in the alto voice and the other voices providing a rich and expressive harmonic backdrop. The final movement is a lively and joyful setting of the hymn, with the melody in the bass voice and the other voices providing a lively and energetic accompaniment. Overall, 'Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (I), BWV 1116' is a beautiful and expressive piece of music that showcases Bach's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create rich and complex harmonies. The piece is a testament to Bach's deep faith and his belief in the power of music to express the deepest emotions and feelings of the human soul.

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