BWV 10

Meine Seel erhebt den Herren

My soul magnifies the Lord

Vocal Work Complete

About this Work

In 1724 Johann Sebastian Bach composed the church cantata Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10,[a] as part of his second cantata cycle. Taken from Martin Luther's German translation of the Magnificat canticle ("Meine Seele erhebt den Herren"), the title translates as "My soul magnifies the Lord". Also known as Bach's German Magnificat, the work follows his chorale cantata format.

Information

Year 1724
Place Leipzig
Movements 7