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Johann Sebastian Bach leads the first performance of Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78, a chorale cantata based on a passion hymn by Johann Rist.
In 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach conducted the premiere of the chorale cantata Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78, in Leipzig.
On September 10, 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach led the first performance of his chorale cantata Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78, at the Thomasschule in Leipzig. The work is based on a passion hymn by Johann Rist and exemplifies Bach's mastery of Lutheran liturgical music. The cantata's intricate vocal lines and rich orchestration reflect Bach's ability to blend textual expression with theological depth. This premiere was part of Bach's annual cycle of cantatas composed for the churches of Leipzig. The audience of clergy, students, and townspeople witnessed a performance that enhanced the spiritual experience of the service. BWV 78 remains a celebrated example of Baroque sacred music and continues to be performed worldwide.
1724
Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, der du meine Seele, BWV 78
chorale cantata
Johann Rist