Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 7

Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 7

Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam (Christ our Lord came to the Jordan), BWV 7, is a cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach.

It was written in Leipzig for the Feast of John the Baptist, and was first performed on 24 June 1724. It is based on a chorale of the same name by Martin Luther.

The piece is written for two oboes d'amore, solo violins, ripieno strings (violins, violas and basso continuo), vocal soloists and choir. It is in seven movements, in E minor unless otherwise noted:

  1. Chorus: "Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam" - a gapped chorale setting of the tune. The soprano, alto, and bass voices sing free counterpoint, while the tenor voices sing the chorale unadorned in long notes.
  2. Aria: "Merkt und hört, ihr Menschenkinder" ("Mark and hear, you sons of mankind") - for basso and continuo (G major).
  3. Recitative: "Dies hat Gott klar mit Worten" ("This God has clearly [provided] with words") - for tenor and continuo (D minor).
  4. Aria: "Des Vaters Stimme ließ sich hören" ("The Father's voice could be heard") - for tenor, two solo violins and continuo (A minor).
  5. Recitative: "Als Jesus dort nach seinen Leiden" ("As Jesus there, after his Passion") - for bass, strings and continuo (B minor).
  6. Aria: "Menschen, glaubt doch dieser Gnade" ("People, believe this grace now") - for alto, oboes d'amore, strings and continuo.
  7. Chorale: "Das Aug allein das Wasser sieht" ("The eye sees only water") - the last verse of the chorale, sung and played by the whole ensemble.

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