Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560) was one of the most prominent figures of the Wittenberg Reformation alongside Martin Luther. Melanchthon, a leading thinker of his time, engaged not only in theology but also extensively in linguistics, mathematics, natural sciences, and astronomy.

In particular, his involvement in the latter field served as inspiration for this composition. The work is characterized by its driving rhythms and relatively reduced material, which pervade the entire composition li...