Figurierte Chorale for Solo Organ
Ich hab’ mein Sach Gott heimgestellt (My cause is God’s, and I am still)
Nun freut euch, lieben Christ’n gemein (Dear Christians, one and all rejoice)
Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele (O my soul, be thou rejoicing)
Jesu, meine Freude (Jesus, priceless treasure)
Zylon klagt mit Angst und Schmertzen
Anna Amalia, Princess of Prussia (1723-1787) is an historically important royal patron of the arts and composer. Sister of Frederick the Great, she composed chamber music, Lieder, an oratorio, and these five chorale settings for organ. The thinly textured counterpoint shows her interest in Baroque music and performance practice.