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 1789

Average_duration

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3:23

"Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (III), BWV Anh. 73" is a chorale prelude composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written during his time as the court organist in Weimar, between 1708 and 1717. 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, with the melody played in the right hand and a simple accompaniment in the left. The second movement is a more elaborate setting of the second verse, with the melody played in the pedals and a more complex accompaniment in the manuals. The third movement is a short interlude, based on the third verse of the hymn, which leads into the final movement. The fourth movement is a grand setting of the final verse of the hymn, with the melody played in the pedals and a complex accompaniment in the manuals. The piece is characteristic of Bach's style, with its intricate counterpoint and use of chromaticism. The melody of the hymn is treated with great reverence, and is often embellished with ornamental figures. The accompaniment is also highly ornamented, with frequent use of trills and other decorative figures. The piece is relatively short, lasting only a few minutes, but it is a masterful example of Bach's skill as a composer and organist.

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