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Today in History: Bach premieres BWV 130 at Michael feast

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC · How we work

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On 29 September 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach conducted the premiere of his cantata Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130, at the Michaelmas service, setting Paul Eber’s twelve-stanza 1554 hymn to music in honor of the Archangel Michael. The work blends chorale melodies with intricate counterpoint, exemplifying Bach’s mastery of liturgical composition.

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On 29 September 1724, Johann Sebastian Bach conducted the premiere of his cantata Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, BWV 130, at the Michaelmas service, setting Paul Eber’s twelve-stanza 1554 hymn to music in honor of the Archangel Michael. The work blends chorale melodies with intricate counterpoint, exemplifying Bach’s mastery of liturgical composition.