Johann Sebastian Bach (pronounced ) (March 21; 1685 O.S. July 28; 1750 N.S.) was a German composer and organist whose sacred and secular works for choir; orchestra; and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity.Although he introduced no new forms; he enriched the prevailing German style with a robust contrapuntal technique; an unrivalled control of harmonic and motivic organisation in composition for diverse musical forces; and the adaptation of rhythms and textures from abroad; particularly Italy and France. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is the title of the 10th movement of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. A transcription by the English pianist Myra Hess (1890-1965) was published in 1926 for piano solo and in 1934 for piano duet. Today, it is often performed at wedding ceremonies slowly and reverently, in defiance of the effect suggested by Bach in his original scoring, for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuo. Written during his first year in Leipzig, Germany, this chorale movement is one of Bach's most enduring.