Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam, BWV 7

Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam (Christ our Lord came to the Jordan), BWV 7 is a cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach. It was written for the Feast of St. John the Baptist. It was first performed on 24 June 1724. It is based on the hymn Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam.

 Structure 
The cantata is written for SATB choir, alto, tenor, and bass soloists, two oboes d'amore, two solo violins, two violins, a viola, and basso continuo. It has seven movements.

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Category:Church cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach
Category:1720s compositions