Herr, wie du willt, so schick's mit mir, BWV 73

This powerful chorale setting by J.S. Bach opens with the strings playing a solemn, dotted rhythm, over which the SATB voices enter one by one, building a rich polyphonic texture. The German text, a hymn by Caspar Neumann, expresses humble submission to God's will, a central theme in Bach's sacred cantatas. The music vividly portrays this sentiment, with moments of intense harmonic feeling and fervent melodic lines. Bach’s genius in weaving together melodic strands and harmonic depth is on full display, creating a moving testament to faith. The work, originating from his cantata cycle, is a profound reflection on spiritual surrender.