Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1736

Publication Date

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1736

Average_duration

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2:20

'Herr, nicht schicke deine Rache, BWV 463' is a sacred aria composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. The piece was composed in the early 18th century, during Bach's tenure as the Kapellmeister at the court of Weimar. The aria is part of a larger collection of sacred works known as the Neumeister Collection, which was compiled by Bach's contemporary, Johann Gottfried Neumeister. The aria is written for a solo voice accompanied by a continuo of harpsichord and cello. It is structured in three movements, with a slow and contemplative opening followed by a faster and more energetic middle section, and concluding with a return to the slower tempo of the opening. The text of the aria is a prayer for mercy and forgiveness, with the singer imploring God not to send his wrath upon sinners. The music reflects the somber and introspective nature of the text, with long, sustained notes and a melancholy melody in the opening section. The middle section, by contrast, is more lively and rhythmic, with a faster tempo and more complex melodic lines. The final section returns to the slower tempo of the opening, with the singer repeating the plea for mercy and forgiveness. Overall, 'Herr, nicht schicke deine Rache, BWV 463' is a beautiful and moving example of Bach's sacred music. Its combination of introspective lyrics and melancholy melody make it a powerful expression of the human desire for redemption and forgiveness.

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