Saturday, September 3, 2022

CCCLXVII. BACH, J.S.: Werde munter, mein Gemüte, BWV 1118

CCCLXVII. BACH, J.S. (1685-1750)

Werde munter, mein Gemüte, BWV 1118
Ton Koopman, organ
(1:49)


Chorale arrangements from the Neumeister Collection.

Bach used this melody in two different cantatas -- BWV 55 and 147 (where it became famous as the melody to Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring), as well as in the St. Matthew Passion [see Post I].


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