Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Chorale

Compose Date

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before 1751

Publication Date

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1784 - 1787

Average_duration

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0:48

"Ich hab' mein' Sach' Gott heimgestellt" (I have entrusted my affairs to God) is a chorale composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is also known as "Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten" (Whoever lets only the dear God rule). The piece was composed in 1734 and is cataloged as BWV 351. The chorale was first performed in Leipzig, Germany, on the 12th Sunday after Trinity, which fell on August 19, 1734. It was performed as part of the church service at the St. Thomas Church, where Bach was the cantor. "Ich hab' mein' Sach' Gott heimgestellt" is a four-movement chorale. The first movement is an instrumental prelude, which sets the tone for the piece. The second movement is the chorale melody, which is sung by the choir. The third movement is a recitative, which is sung by a soloist. The fourth and final movement is a chorale fugue, which brings the piece to a close. The piece is characterized by its simplicity and elegance. The chorale melody is simple and easy to sing, yet it is also very beautiful. The instrumental prelude is also simple, but it sets the tone for the piece and prepares the listener for the chorale melody. The recitative is more complex, but it serves to highlight the importance of the text. The chorale fugue is the most complex movement, but it is also the most beautiful, as it brings all the elements of the piece together in a grand finale. Overall, "Ich hab' mein' Sach' Gott heimgestellt" is a beautiful and moving piece of music. It is a testament to Bach's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both simple and complex at the same time. It is a piece that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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