Johann Sebastian Bach
from “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben”
BWV 147
Arrangement for
Percussion Quartet
Leonhard Waltersdorfer
Jesus bleibet meine Freude is an arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s well-known chorale for percussion quartet, scored for vibraphone and three marimbas.
The focus lies on clarity of voice leading and balance, translating the polyphonic structure of the original into a mallet-based ensemble setting.
Rather than offering a stylistic reinterpretation, the arrangement preserves the calm, steady character of the chorale while exploring transparency and resonance within the ensemble.
The piece is conceived as a compact, contemplative work, suitable for both concert performance and educational contexts.
Relative difficulty