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Today in History: Bach leads BWV 17 cantata premiere in Leipzig

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

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On 22 September 1726, Johann Sebastian Bach conducted the premiere of his church cantata *Wer Dank opfert, der preist mich* (BWV 17) in Leipzig, written for the 14th Sunday after Trinity. The work debuted in the Thomaskirche, showcasing Bach’s mastery of Lutheran liturgical music and reinforcing his role as Thomaskantor.

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On 22 September 1726, Johann Sebastian Bach conducted the premiere of his church cantata *Wer Dank opfert, der preist mich* (BWV 17) in Leipzig, written for the 14th Sunday after Trinity. The work debuted in the Thomaskirche, showcasing Bach’s mastery of Lutheran liturgical music and reinforcing his role as Thomaskantor.