(Here look now all men to thee) for soprano, alto and bass, vocal ensemble, oboe I+II, strings and basso continuo

Inspired by the cantatas of Bach’s cousin Johann Ludwig, BWV 187 is a two-part composition based on a Bible verse from the Old and New Testaments, respectively. Its form is typical for Bach’s third cantata cycle, and its expansive structures and mature compositional artistry bear witness to the master’s development as a composer of sacred music in his first Leipzig years.