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Jesu, der du meine Seele
Staff Notation • Sacred, Cantatas
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Björn Sothmann
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Jesu, der du meine Seele by Johann Sebastian Bach — Lyrics
1. (Coro) Flauto traverso, Oboe I/II, Violino I/II, Viola, Corno col Soprano, Continuo
Jesu, der du meine Seele
Hast durch deinen bittern Tod
Aus des Teufels finstern Höhle
Und der schweren Seelennot
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About Jesu, der du meine Seele
This majestic sacred cantata movement by Johann Sebastian Bach opens with a profound expression of gratitude. The SATB choir sings in German, acknowledging Jesus's sacrifice for delivering the soul from the devil's dark prison and the heavy distress of spiritual need. Bach’s masterful orchestration, featuring flutes, oboes, violins, viola, and horn doubling the soprano line, creates a rich and powerful sound world. The text implores Jesus to be a refuge, a sentiment perfect for reflection during solemn occasions or moments of deep spiritual contemplation. This setting offers a significant opportunity for a choir to engage with a monumental work from the sacred choral repertoire.
