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Cantata BWV 1: "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"

Composed for: Annunciation (25 March)

This beautiful cantata is one of Bach's earliest and is noted for its radiant and joyful melody.

Movements:

1. Chorale: "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"
2. Recitative (tenor): "Du wahrer Gottes und Marien Sohn"
3. Aria (soprano): "Erfüllet, ihr himmlischen göttlichen Flammen"
4. Recitative (bass): "Doch, wenn die stolze Feindesmacht"
5. Duet (soprano, bass): "Unschuldigkeit, Kleinod der Seelen"
6. Chorale: "Wie bin ich doch so herzlich froh"

Take a moment to immerse yourself in this sublime piece of music.