Composer

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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before 1718

Publication Date

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1957

Average_duration

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10:08

Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Komm, heiliger Geist (II), BWV 652a' is a chorale prelude for organ. It was composed in the early 18th century, likely between 1708 and 1717. The piece is based on the hymn "Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott" (Come, Holy Spirit, Lord God), which is traditionally sung on Pentecost Sunday. The piece is in three movements, with the first and third being variations on the chorale melody and the second being a free-form interlude. The first movement is a simple and straightforward setting of the chorale melody, with the melody in the upper voice and the accompaniment in the lower voices. The second movement is a more complex and virtuosic interlude, with fast runs and intricate figurations in the upper voices. The third movement is a more elaborate variation on the chorale melody, with the melody in the pedal and the accompaniment in the upper voices. The piece is characterized by its use of counterpoint and its virtuosic organ writing. Bach's skill in counterpoint is evident in the way he weaves the chorale melody throughout the piece, creating a complex and intricate web of voices. The virtuosic organ writing is evident in the fast runs and intricate figurations in the second movement, as well as in the use of the pedal in the third movement. Overall, 'Komm, heiliger Geist (II), BWV 652a' is a masterful example of Bach's organ writing, showcasing his skill in counterpoint and his ability to create complex and virtuosic music for the instrument. Its use of the traditional Pentecost hymn adds to its significance as a piece of sacred music.

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