Composer

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Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Cantata

Compose Date

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1749

Average_duration

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17:18

Movement_count

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9

Movement ....

"Lasset uns ablegen" (Let us lay aside) F. 80 (BR F1) is a sacred cantata composed by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. The piece was composed in the mid-1740s, during Bach's tenure as the music director at the Liebfrauenkirche in Halle. The cantata was premiered in Halle in 1745. The cantata consists of three movements. The first movement is an instrumental sinfonia, which sets the tone for the piece with its lively and joyful character. The second movement is a duet for soprano and alto, which features a dialogue between the two voices. The text of the duet is taken from Hebrews 12:1-2, and encourages the listener to "lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us." The duet is characterized by its lively and energetic melody, which is supported by a lively and rhythmic accompaniment. The final movement is a chorale, which features a simple and straightforward melody that is sung by the choir. The text of the chorale is taken from a hymn by Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen, and encourages the listener to "lay aside all earthly cares and sorrows, and trust in God's mercy and grace." Overall, "Lasset uns ablegen" is a joyful and uplifting piece that encourages the listener to focus on their spiritual journey and to trust in God's grace and mercy. The piece is characterized by its lively and energetic melodies, which are supported by a rhythmic and lively accompaniment. The piece is a testament to Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's skill as a composer, and his ability to create music that is both beautiful and spiritually uplifting.

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