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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0:57

'Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein (II), BWV 432' is a chorale composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. The piece was composed in the early 18th century, during Bach's tenure as the cantor of the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. The piece was likely composed for use in church services, as was typical of Bach's sacred music. The piece is structured in four movements, each of which is based on a different verse of the chorale. The first movement is a simple setting of the first verse of the chorale, with the melody sung by the soprano voice and the other voices providing harmonic support. The second movement is a more complex setting of the second verse, with the melody shared between the soprano and alto voices and the other voices providing intricate counterpoint. The third movement is a setting of the third verse, which features a more somber and introspective mood. The melody is again shared between the soprano and alto voices, but the harmonies are more dissonant and the rhythms more irregular. The final movement is a triumphant setting of the fourth verse, with the melody sung by the soprano voice and the other voices providing a joyful and celebratory accompaniment. Overall, 'Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein (II), BWV 432' is a beautiful and complex piece of sacred music that showcases Bach's mastery of counterpoint and harmony. The piece is a testament to Bach's deep faith and his ability to express complex emotions through music.

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