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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2:25

"Ich lass' dich nicht, BWV 467" is a chorale prelude composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is believed to have been composed in the early 1700s, during Bach's tenure as the court organist in Weimar. The piece is based on the hymn "Ich lass' dich nicht, du segnest mich denn" by Georg Neumark. The piece is structured in four movements, each of which is based on a different verse of the hymn. The first movement is a simple and straightforward setting of the first verse, with the melody played in the right hand and a simple accompaniment in the left. The second movement is more complex, with the melody played in the pedals and a more elaborate accompaniment in the manuals. The third movement is a fugue, with the melody presented in the soprano voice and then imitated by the other voices. The fugue is relatively short and simple, with a clear and concise exposition and a straightforward development section. The final movement is a more elaborate setting of the fourth verse, with the melody played in the pedals and a more complex accompaniment in the manuals. Overall, "Ich lass' dich nicht, BWV 467" is a relatively simple and straightforward piece, with a clear and concise structure and a focus on the melody of the hymn. The piece is notable for its use of the pedals, which were still a relatively new addition to the organ at the time of its composition. Despite its simplicity, the piece is a testament to Bach's skill as a composer and his ability to create beautiful and expressive music from even the most basic materials.

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