Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Chorale Prelude

Publication Date

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1893

Average_duration

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1:10

'Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend (III), BWV 726' is a chorale prelude composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is believed to have been composed in the early 18th century, although the exact date is unknown. The piece was likely composed for use in church services, as it is a setting of a Lutheran hymn. The piece is in four movements, each of which is based on a different verse of the hymn. The first movement is a simple setting of the first verse of the hymn, with the melody played in the right hand and a simple accompaniment in the left hand. The second movement is a more complex setting of the second verse, with the melody played in the pedals and a more elaborate accompaniment in the hands. The third movement is a setting of the third verse, and is notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance. The melody is played in the right hand, while the left hand plays a series of descending chromatic lines that create a sense of tension and unease. The fourth and final movement is a simple setting of the fourth verse, with the melody played in the pedals and a simple accompaniment in the hands. Overall, 'Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend (III), BWV 726' is a relatively simple and straightforward piece, but it is notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance in the third movement. It is a fine example of Bach's skill as a composer of chorale preludes, and is still performed and enjoyed by musicians and audiences today.

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