Description
This chorale prelude is based on the hymn melody "Whoever Lets Dear God Rule." An accompanying voice weaves around the chorale tune, transforming the simple hymn into a meditative miniature. Intermediate in level and modest in length, it requires bringing out the melody clearly while keeping the accompanying line smooth, offering an accessible taste of the chorale prelude genre.
Chorale settings by Bach, weaving intricate counterpoint around hymn melodies into solemn, prayerful music.
Sheet Music
Sheet music provided by Mutopia Project
About the Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach was the towering figure of German Baroque music, serving for decades as Cantor of St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Renowned for his mastery of counterpoint, he laid the foundations of keyboard music with works such as The Well-Tempered Clavier and the Inventions. This site includes 229 of his pieces, including numerous chorale settings and arias.
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