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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1:37

"Es woll' uns Gott genädig sein (I), BWV 311" is a chorale prelude composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is believed to have been composed in the early 1700s, although the exact date is unknown. The piece was first 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 chorale "Es woll' uns Gott genädig sein." The first movement is a simple and straightforward setting of the chorale melody, 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 melody, 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 melody, with the melody in the bass voice and the other voices providing a lively and energetic accompaniment. Overall, "Es woll' uns Gott genädig sein (I), BWV 311" 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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