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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1731 - 1732

Publication Date

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1892

Average_duration

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8:46

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Johann Sebastian Bach's 'Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229' is a sacred motet composed for a funeral service. It is believed to have been composed in Leipzig in the early 1730s, although the exact date is unknown. The piece was first performed at a funeral service in Leipzig in 1731. The motet is divided into two movements. The first movement is a setting of the chorale 'Komm, Jesu, komm' by Paul Thymich. The second movement is a setting of a text from the Gospel of John, 'So kommt denn, Jesu, und nimm dich mein an' (So come then, Jesus, and take me to yourself). The first movement is characterized by its simple, yet powerful harmonies. The choir sings the chorale melody in unison, while the instrumental parts provide a rich harmonic backdrop. The second movement is more complex, with intricate counterpoint and a more varied texture. The choir sings the text in a series of overlapping phrases, creating a sense of urgency and longing. Throughout the motet, Bach uses a variety of musical techniques to convey the text's emotional content. The use of chromaticism in the harmonies, for example, creates a sense of tension and yearning. The frequent use of suspensions and dissonances also adds to the emotional intensity of the piece. Overall, 'Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229' is a powerful and moving work that showcases Bach's mastery of choral composition. Its combination of simple yet powerful harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and emotional intensity make it a masterpiece of the sacred choral repertoire.

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