Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Motet

Compose Date

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1717 - 1718

Publication Date

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1997

Average_duration

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5:50

'Der Gerechte kömmt um, BWV deest' is a cantata composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, the exact date of composition is unknown. The cantata was premiered in Leipzig, Germany. The cantata consists of three movements and is based on a text from the Book of Isaiah. The first movement is a chorale, which is a hymn-like composition. The chorale is sung by the choir and is based on the text "Der Gerechte kömmt um" (The righteous one passes away). The music is somber and mournful, reflecting the text's theme of death and loss. The choir sings in four-part harmony, with the melody carried by the sopranos. The second movement is a recitative, which is a type of sung speech. The recitative is sung by a solo bass and is based on the text "Aber Gott verlässet die Seinen nicht" (But God does not abandon his own). The music is more hopeful than the first movement, reflecting the text's theme of faith and trust in God. The bass sings with a simple accompaniment from the organ. The third movement is an aria, which is a solo song. The aria is sung by a solo soprano and is based on the text "Mein Jesus hat nunmehr" (My Jesus has now). The music is joyful and celebratory, reflecting the text's theme of eternal life and salvation. The soprano sings with a lively accompaniment from the strings and continuo. Overall, 'Der Gerechte kömmt um, BWV deest' is a beautiful and poignant cantata that showcases Bach's mastery of choral and vocal music. The cantata's themes of death, faith, and salvation are timeless and continue to resonate with audiences today.

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