Organ repertoire
Herzliebster Jesu
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). The central figure of the Baroque organ repertory, uniting chorale, counterpoint, and instrumental form.
- Era / date
- Baroque
Themes in the music
Musical source
The hymn asks that listeners be prepared to receive God’s word. Source ↗
Musical source
The hymn contemplates the innocent Christ’s suffering on behalf of humanity. Source ↗
Performance history
- Mar 5, 2025Ash Wednesday
Postlude
Larchmont United Methodist Church · Norfolk, VA