Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (organ chorale prelude, BWV 662)
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Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (organ chorale prelude, BWV 662)

2023-06-19
The Baroque era was defined by eloquent sophistication.  All art from this period aimed to adorn and decorate the subject.  Bach's music is no exception -- this chorale prelude is based on a simple hymn tune, but he loads it up with ornaments, creating something completely unique.  If Bach were a baker, hymn tunes would be his flour -- the all-important base to his art -- but he would use so many other ingredients to such great capacity that the finished product, a magnificent cake, would be more el...
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