Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener

This setting of the Nunc dimittis, the Song of Simeon from the Gospel of Luke, is a powerful motet for double choir, SATB divided. The composer, Johann Christoph Bach, was a cousin of J.S. Bach, and this work showcases the rich polyphonic tradition of the late Baroque. The text, a prayer of peaceful release after witnessing salvation, is set with profound expressiveness. The Latin of the canticle is followed by the Gloria Patri, concluding the sacred text. The double choir allows for a grand and resonant sound, ideal for liturgical occasions during Vespers or for festival services, offering a chance to explore intricate contrapuntal textures and dynamic contrasts between the two choirs.