Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf
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Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf (The Spirit comes to our aid in our weakness, BWV 226) is a motet
by Johann Sebastian Bach
. It draws its text from the book of Romans 8:26–27 and a hymn by Martin Luther
. It was composed and premiered in Leipzig
in 1729, receiving its first performance on October 24 that year.
Motet
In classical music, motet is a word that is applied to a number of highly varied choral musical compositions.-Etymology:The name comes either from the Latin movere, or a Latinized version of Old French mot, "word" or "verbal utterance." The Medieval Latin for "motet" is motectum, and the Italian...
by Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity...
. It draws its text from the book of Romans 8:26–27 and a hymn by Martin Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
. It was composed and premiered in Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
in 1729, receiving its first performance on October 24 that year.
External links
- Information on the work on www.bach-cantatas.com
- English and German texts at Emmanuel Music
- Free MP3 recording of Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf – BWV 226 from Umeå Akademiska Kör