Bach - Cantata Schwingt freudig euch empor BWV 36 - Van Veldhoven | Netherlands Bach Society

[@bach]

0:08 Schwingt freudig (Chorus) 4:07 Nun komm (Chorale) 7:56 Die Liebe zieht (Aria) 13:32 Zwingt die Saiten (Chorale) 15:25 Willkommen (Aria) 19:14 Der du bist (Chorale) 21:10 Auch mit gedämpften (Aria) 30:05 Lob sei Gott (Chorale)

[@filipzielinski4182]

In other recordings chorale ,,Nun komm..." is sang by two singers. When a term ,,chorale" occurs is does not mean that it should be sang by choirs (vide opening movement of BWV 59) - in this case it is incomparably better to be sang by two persons only.

[@ribeirotostes]

Ppp00

[@burkhardbrauner9717]

@@filipzielinski4182 9

[@melissaraven3164]

Zsuzsi Toth's performance of Auch mit gedämpften schwachen Stimmen remains the best I have ever heard. She projects vulnerability, not just the confidence in God that too many singers project.

[@lgmoses3876]

From a young age attracted me to the divine Bach's creations. Now I'm under 80 years old, every day I listen to his works performed by the NBS. Bach is my best interlocutor.Thank you NBS.

[@dbdhsa]

Just when you think you have heard the best Bach cantata ever, you come upon another one that is even closer to absolute perfection.

[@FrozenTaco]

Whoa...that soprano aria. Incredible!

[@dst0212]

Bach hört euch gerade zu und lächelt vor Freude. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@bettinakalambokis4282]

In schwieriger Zeit das Geschenk der Niederländischen Bachgesellschaft: mächtig in einem anregend den Glauben, die Liebe und die Hoffnung. Grosser Dank an alle!

[@carlnuernberg3273]

Das ist beide nett und noch sehr schön, Bettina!

[@jurgenkarmeinsky1834]

"Auf was bei den Protestanten sind Sie neidisch?" Wurde der damalige Kardinal Ratzinger gefragt. "Auf Bach und die Choräle" hat er ehrlich geantwortet.

[@jamescraft672]

I never cease to be amazed at the musicianship and artistry of these musicians. The choir is outstanding. Great articulation, tonality, and rhythmic energy. Bach would be so impressed! The instruments are amazing--ancient and well played. Bravo!

[@lordlouckster2315]

The first version of this cantata, BWV 36c, was composed in April or May 1725 for the birthday of an academic teacher. BWV 36a, Steigt freudig in die Luft, was first performed on 30 November 1726 (or already 1725?) on the birthday of Princess Charlotte Friederica Amalia of Anhalt-Köthen, the wife of Prince Leopold, Bach's employer from 1717 to 1723. Its music is lost, but it can be partially reconstructed. A one-part version of the cantata from around 1726-1730 is documented. BWV 36c was performed again possibly on 9 April 1731 on the birthday of the Thomasschule rector Johann Matthias Gesner. The version heard on the video, BWV 36, was performed on 2 December 1731. BWV 36b, Die Freude reget sich, was written around 1737-1738 for a member of the Leipzig scholarly family Rivinus; probably for the birthday of Professor Johann Florens Rivinus.

[@divox9pqr]

A rarely heard creation from Bach’s mind. Full of the charm and intricacies that make his compositions the primer for all music coming after him.

[@erikhaegert5426]

such a luxury to have such ready access to performances like this

[@mikeroach976]

The soprano aria is so exquisitely done by all four players. The cello in particular is so delicate and poised. The singer too is as beautifully expressive as the others: just see her hand towards the end of the movement! I've listened to a number of other recordings since first watching this one, and none of them compares for feeling, deftness of touch and sheer emotional strength. The very finest of Bach, in the very finest way. Thank you.

[@kencory2476]

You have to thank the videographers and the editors, too, for such careful and caring work.

[@brontaylor3481]

@@kencory2476 Thanks for making this important point.

[@MegaFount]

Another spectacular performance from our Dutch friends! Who knew they were going to covertly conquer the world with these superlative performances of Bach? Spread the word the Dutch are coming and I surrender! Keep the Bach canon coming!

[@EtienneComment]

well, we all know that the full force of a Bach Canon (sic) will blow you away, so surrender is the best option! :)

[@MegaFount]

@@EtienneComment I surrendered to the power of Bach a long time ago.

[@mozgren]

For years I've been mesmerised by Nuria Real and John Holloway with the Swiss Bachstiftung and had often wondered about the cello and chamber organ lurking in the background. Thank you NBS, and especially the cellist and organist (can't see their names) and soprano Zsuzsi Tóth. Another wonderful performance.

[@charlesyoung162]

I am so happy to have discovered the Bach Cantatas and NBS. The music is beyond words and the players are so gifted. The Soprano sings like a shy angel and is beautiful like a doe Deer. My heart melts. I never appreciated Cello until I heard this wonderful player. Her tone is sweet but rough like honey. As a guitarist I wish I could make such sounds. I hope Mr. Sato has a very long life with the NBS he has a great gift.

[@emmyyang4339]

... well this aged like milk! Still grateful :)

[@justinchen1348]

The Violin solo movement makes me cry. This is simply perfection!

[@bruceconnolly8789]

Such devotion to God and His inspired and His inspirational servant Bach😃

[@papagenoharto]

E xactly. I don´t understand the negative comments (thumbs). it is to offend the best composer that ever lived. Patetic

[@johnpike1685]

Totally agree

[@BoulderMamacita]

ABSOLUTELY!!! Shunske Sato's profound artistry and versatility are on a celestial level. These are OUTSTANDING musicians and lovely characters to boot. You can just FEEL their unique personalities. Love to be a fly on the wall at rehearsals!

[@jillrule9782]

The sensitivity of the Cinematographer so enhances this blessed experience. Thank you all!!!

[@BoulderMamacita]

Have to say, I am VERY impressed with the production end of this treasure of a group. The aerial views of the magnificent churches, the shots of the members with their unique expressions and movements--I, especially, adore the close ups of van Douselaar at the organ. I love his playing and he makes me laugh with joy with his expressions and movements! They play like sticks in certain cultures and ridicule the cultures that for "move around too much". I love watching the bass player and Sato enjoying themselves, as well! Unalloyed love for what they do and give the rest of us.

[@Schleiermacher1000]

Erstaunlich, dass sich solche Spitzenensembles immer noch steigern können. Eine der besten Aufnahmen der Niederländischen Bachvereinigung.

[@PaulVanBladel]

The ornaments that Mr Shunske Sato is applying in the aria Auch mit gedämpften are simply gorgeous. Calling this only good taste would be a serious underestimation. Love your work so much.

[@mysticmouse7261]

How can anybody write so many cantatas each being a unique.perfect gem? Divine inspiration?

[@jeronimaamengual7585]

Sure!!

[@jurgenkarmeinsky1834]

Divine inspiration!

[@andreamundt]

This is the sweetest video of Zsuzsi Toth - she is so beautiful here. All of the players of this aria are so sweet ! I love Lucia Swarts and like so much how P.J.Belder is shaping his organ part,so much tenderness ! I´m a HUGE fan of the Netherlands Bach Society - and of BACH,of course. No words can express how thankful I am for the joy and deep beauty they add to my life. Thanks,NBS :D Love from Germany

[@pastorsalvo5809]

Bach, en verdad, es el padre de la música. No me canso de escuchar sus obras. Bravo por la Netherlands Bach.

[@nelsonwhaley6348]

What a lovely, natural setting and performance with no pompous histrionics! Superbly balanced and flowing musicianship!

[@mark-j-adderley]

A kaleidoscope of infinite opportunities. A free-flowing stream of divine invention. A multilayered weave of exquisite threads of musical wisdom.

[@PommerscherKater]

Die Bach-Interpretationen von Nederlandse Bachvereiniging sind fabelhaft😊👍🎹🎶

[@Schlauhaenchen1]

The best performances I have ever heard !

[@benkruijsen]

Oh how I love that beautiful bass aria

[@michaelschonauer7238]

Yet another magnificent performance of these glorious masterpieces. I especially like the intimate setting which evokes the feeling of friends getting together to enjoy an evening of chamber music.

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser perfekt komponierten Kantate mit herrlichen Stimmen aller genialen Solisten und perfekt vereinigten Stimmen des ausgezeichneten Chors sowie gut harmonisierten und perfekt synchronisierten Tönen aller historischen Instrumente. Die Virtuosität der Solobarockoboe ist echt bewundernswert. Der gelehrte Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Ensemble im präzisen doch gut phrasierten Tempo und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Alles ist wunderbar!

[@64carlo]

notaire2 Ich habe ein Deja vu wenn ich Ihre Kommentare lese...:D aber, Sie haben völlig Recht

[@notaire2]

@@64carlo Ich denke, dass die Miteinandervergleichbarkeit zwischen allen meinen Kommentaren noch möglichst objektiv und neutral versichert wird. Jedenfalls, danke für Ihre Antwort.

[@ulrichreifenrath2869]

@@64carlo Hihi. Mir scheint auch die Verwendung der ewiggleichen Textbausteine in veränderter Anordnung das "Erfolgsgeheimnis" des werten Mitforisten zu sein. ;) Angesichts der durchaus unterschiedlichen Qualität der Videos befremdet diese Art der Lobhudelei (hier jedoch ist Lob berechtigt; nicht, dass ich falsch verstanden werde).

[@paulanerbollier7329]

C'EST JUSTE MAGNIFIQUE!!!❤❤❤🎉

[@carineschaep2590]

Een vredevolle kersttijd en geniet volop van deze prachtige cantates. Bach heeft ook cantates voor de advent en kerstmis gecomponeerd, zeker naar luisteren! 🍀🌹

[@hsvriend1]

Echt prachtige vertolking van een schitterende cantate

[@luisrueda7672]

Maravillosa, un remanso de paz y armonía te envuelven elevandote a cielos infinitos, aunado a una extraordinaria interpretación. Bach es sublime. Gracias

[@josenieto125]

Los músicos todos son un encanto, así es cómo quieria el maestro Bach performar su música!! Fenomenal, muchas gracias ... escuchó con lágrimas de alegría!!!

[@HectorSanchez-tk3he]

El verbo performar no existe

[@powerliftingcentaur]

Insomnia has its blessing if it allows me to listen to this utterly beautiful performance. San Francisco here. Thank you.

[@pilarlott5634]

I have watched this many times and each time gets better! Thank you for the beautiful music.

[@javiergil1550]

Bellísima cantata del genio inmortal J.S. Bach!!!, cuánta paz y tranquilidad se siente al escucharla!, el diálogo íntimo entre el violín, el chelo, y la soprano en verdad que es conmovedor!, Gracias Bach por traernos un pedacito del Cielo a la Tierra! Saludos desde la CdMx 🇲🇽

[@machida5114]

素晴らしい曲ばかり... Great songs...

[@pjkhunold]

Just a single word: Perfect.

[@luciagarcia888]

Bellisima cantata !!! Creo que escuchar a Bach es lo mas cercano a estar en el cielo

[@toniotonio4366]

musica de los angeles

[@НатальяЧеркасова-г8ъ]

Van Veldhoven даёт исполнительскую версию, которую воспринимаю как классически выверенную, точную и очень привлекательную. Великолепное чувство меры. Благородная выразительность. Спасибо!

[@fernandorivas7419]

Good morning. Gorgeous cantata by the fifth evenvelist. Ad maiorem Dei gloriam Thanks very much for uploading this beatiful music. Best regards from Santiago de Chile. Dr. Fernando Rivas-Burattini.

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

How can it amaze, time after time after time....... more & more.

[@carolynclark1724]

Beautiful performance- Peter Harvey’s solo was excellent!

[@celsoalvesfilho2443]

Mais uma sublime composição do genial J. S. Bach. Minhas congratulações por esta magnífica interpretação.

[@andrewwoodward8810]

Thank you so much, Netherlands Bach Society for posting these wonderful videos, which I'm joyfully working my way through. Every one has been an absolute delight, and so great to see the skill and commitment that the performers all give to these performances. Am very much hoping to get over to see one (or more) of the NBS concerts next year - am very jealous of the lucky audience members in these videos! Warmest greetings from Scotland!

[@marckg6950]

Same working way through bwv. Maybe be through by end of year. No rush. I just had no idea bach was so prolific . Im a very good craftman for what i do. At it ror decades . So i have a glimpse into mass produced quality. But none the less all those notes week after week. Wow.

[@stevetice]

Likewise, here. My life has been filled with most of the output of JS Bach, but it took me until my 70's and the output of the NBS to discover the cantatas. Glad to have so much more Bach to enjoy in my later years

[@carmenvaldivia8651]

Wunderschön!

[@lenanielsen5903]

Beautiful performance Thank's🍃

[@noli-soattinguitarduo9204]

Outstanding Zsuzsi Tóth! wow

[@jamesgibson2179]

Noli-Soattin Guitar Duo Zsuzsi Toth is always divine. She sings with Vox Luminis as you know !

[@GerryBraun]

Incredibly intimate- a joy

[@xoknight8166]

Yes! I love this cantata for the Der Du Bist chorale with the jubilant oboes chirping away and the strong solo voice. Thank you NBS for making these public.

[@Mrcomedian666]

0:08 1. Chorus Schwingt freudig euch empor zu den erhabnen Sternen, Ihr Zungen, die ihr itzt in Zion fröhlich seid! Doch haltet ein! Der Schall darf sich nicht weit entfernen, Es naht sich selbst zu euch der Herr der Herrlichkeit. Soar joyfully up to the lofty stars, You tongues, which are now cheerful in Zion! But stop! the sound need not spread far, For He approaches you in person, the Lord of Glory. 4:07 2. Choral Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, Now come, Der Jungfrauen Kind erkannt, Des sich wundert alle Welt, Gott solch Geburt ihm bestellt. Now come, Saviour of the Gentiles, Known as the Virgin’s Child; All the world marvels that God has ordained for Him such a birth. 7:56 3.Aria Die Liebe zieht mit sanften Schritten Sein Treugeliebtes allgemach. Gleichwie es eine Braut entzücket, Wenn sie den Bräutigam erblicket, So folgt ein Herz auch Jesu nach. Love with soft steps gradually Draws his truly beloved. Just as a bride is enchanted When she sees the bridegroom, So too does a heart follow after Jesus. 13:32 4.Chorale Zwingt die Saiten in Cythara Und laßt die süße Musica Ganz freudenreich erschallen, Daß ich möge mit Jesulein, Dem wunderschönen Bräutgam mein, In steter Liebe wallen! Singet, springet, Jubilieret, triumphieret, Dankt dem Herren! Groß ist der König der Ehren. Compel the strings in Cythera And let the sweet music Sound quite rich in joy, So that with my Jesus, My wondrous fair Bridegroom, I may simmer in constant love! Sing, spring, Exult, triumph, Thank the Lord! Great is the King of honour. 15:25 5.Aria Willkommen, werter Schatz! Die Lieb und Glaube machet Platz Vor dich in meinem Herzen rein, Zieh bei mir ein! Welcome, dear treasure! Love and Faith make room For You in my pure heart; Move in with me! 19:14 6.Chorale Der du bist dem Vater gleich, Führ hinaus den Sieg im Fleisch, Daß dein ewig Gotts Gewalt In uns das krank Fleisch enthalt. You who are equal to the Father, Bring forth victory in the flesh, So that Your eternal divine power Be contained in our ailing flesh. 21:10 7.Aria Auch mit gedämpften, schwachen Stimmen Wird Gottes Majestät verehrt. Denn schallet nur der Geist darbei, So ist ihm solches ein Geschrei, Das er im Himmel selber hört. Even with subdued, weak voices God’s majesty is honoured. For even if only the spirit sounds, It makes such a cry to Him As He Himself hears in heaven. 30:05 8.Chorale Lob sei Gott dem Vater ton, Lob sei Gott sein’m eingen Sohn, Lob sei Gott dem Heilgen Geist Immer und in Ewigkeit! Praise be given to God the Father, Praise be to God His only Son, Praise be to God the Holy Spirit Always and in eternity!

[@jans5331]

Brillliant - thank you. Pity about totally inappropriate comments such as the one about what the violinist looks like. I suppose the best is to ignore these !

[@josecharles7923]

Sem dúvida, Bach é de uma genialidade incomparável. Essa apresentação é maravilhosa. Bravíssimo!

[@katalinmartos6875]

Földöntúli boldogság mindig őt meghallani /J.S.Bach/

[@alexdesslin]

absolument magique !

[@greatpianomusic9457]

Thank you. It is an immeasurable joy to have your performances in my home. Absolutely delightful.

[@eronidesortizfogaca5797]

Mais uma grande obra do mestre Bach.

[@machida5114]

バッハの音楽に浸る至福 Bliss immersed in Bach's music Glückseligkeit in Bachs Musik Bliss in de muziek van Bach

[@cleopatra7715]

Auch mit gedämpften, schwachen Stimmen Wird Gottes Majestät verehrt. Denn schallet nur der Geist darbei, So ist ihm solches ein Geschrei, Das er im Himmel selber hört. - Also with muted, weak voices is God's majesty honored. For if the Spirit only resounds with it, it becomes such an outcry, that is is heard in heaven itself. - oh how very beautiful, the meaning of these lyrics (coming from the soul), expressed in the melody...

[@donnewmeyer3133]

Yes, I especially loved their performance of this aria. The meaning of the lyrics is echoed in the reduced instrumentation and muted violin.

[@jurgenkarmeinsky1834]

Diese Verse sollten sich viele Musiker hinter die Ohren schreiben

[@lucasoattin9499]

I would like to know those 30 people who did not appreciate this Cantata and especially why. Probably they can do better... for sure. You are all fantastic!!!

[@ТатьянаЧебанова-ж1л]

Спасибо!

[@carlesponsaltes]

Maravilloso

[@יצחקבןיהוידע-ל3נ]

אני עוד לא שמעתי יצירה של באך שלא תהיה מהנה ומרתקת מהצד המוסיקלי !!!!!!!!!!!!! תודה nbs !

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This beautiful song will evoke comfortable feelings and immeasurable pleasure

[@alexdesslin]

superbe !

[@machida5114]

バッハ以前にバッハは無く、バッハ以後にバッハは無い。 There was no Bach before Bach, and no Bach after Bach.

[@valtergilenardi2639]

Divina Melodia di Johann Sebastian Bach 😊🌅🌌🌠🎶🎻🎺🎼 Saluti da Lecce 👋 🙏❤

[@marcogiusti1358]

"Poiché sono sopravvissute diverse versioni di questa cantata, possiamo dare uno sguardo dietro le quinte del processo compositivo di Bach. Nel 1725, il pezzo ebbe origine come una cantata secolare, scritta per il compleanno di un insegnante della St Thomas School, che non è stato ancora identificato con precisione (sempre che mai lo sara') Nel 1726 Bach lo usò di nuovo per il compleanno di Charlotte Friederike Wilhelmine, principessa di Köthen. Più tardi, tirò fuori di nuovo lo spartito e usò la musica - con nuove parole nei recitativi - come offerta di compleanno a qualcuno della famiglia di avvocati Rivinus. Da qualche parte tra il 1725 e il 1730, la cantata secolare divento' musica sacra. In questa prima versione sacra, usò solo le arie e aggiunse un corale finale; nel 1731 compose gli arrangiamenti corali che compaiono al posto dei recitativi della cantata di compleanno originale. In tutti questi adattamenti, Bach non si preoccupava di "migliorare" ne' di realizzare la "versione definitiva" Se confrontate tutte le versioni, potete vedere come egli continuamente pensasse in modo pratico ad adattare la sua musica all'occasione e alle circostanze"

[@יצחקבןיהוידע-ל3נ]

Excellent !!!

[@ronaldrodman1907]

Some of the singers are from Vox Luminis, a wonderful choral ensemble. These videos are absolutely beautiful!

[@wilhelmbraun4827]

Herzliches Dankbar!!!

[@ApoloQuetzal]

Música divina, maravilhosa, semre objetiva, com claro propósito de elvar a alma e integrar o espírito, beleza sublime, energia vibrante, a marca do espírito germânico, dos povos antigos, amor e drama irmanados num caminho de redenção!

[@maxremmelts637]

Ik luister elke werkdag naar de klassieken op radio 4 met ab nieuwdorp met elke vrijdag een nieuwe aflevering van all of bach

[@eduardogironas]

The chorus at the beginning is spectacular. The male voices are powerful combined with female voices. The quality is the best, comparing with other Bach versions of this cantata.

[@siku5it]

Very nice, at times moving.

[@romearomeo]

Einfach göttlich! 💖

[@jacquesfontaine3384]

L'énergie et l'inspiration , que de mercis à tous ces interprètes.

[@katbullar]

pure beauty!

[@clarissehergemoller6005]

Maravilhoso (Brasil)

[@ApoloQuetzal]

Lindos seres humanos, os músicos... se nota sua sensibilidade que pode ser até perturbadora, sua paixão por uma busca ideal de vida e humanidade, a juventude se lançando num mundo de estética divina, os anciãos entregando com carinho os que cultivaram e aprenderam na longa existência... a cultura é uma graça da vida humana!

[@gehe8929]

Grandes palavras para ser humano, lindamente expressas em português - é assim que se alcança a grandeza de J.S. Bach e a grandeza dos intérpretes.

[@ivoriankoua3916]

13:32 Always caught me off guard and get deply into in my feelings , it's short but it's difficult to describe with words , sacred BACH

[@dianavrieze5236]

Bach was by God with his gift

[@dikesilva]

Seventh movement (aria) from cantata BWV 36 From the protestant church Trogen in Switzerland Choir and Orchestra of the J. S. Bach Foundation Rudolf Lutz - conductor Soloists Nuria Rial - soprano John Holloway - violin

[@johnsilverton639]

Original German Text English Translation Erster Teil Part I 1. CHOR Schwingt freudig euch empor zu den erhabnen Sternen, ihr Zungen, die ihr itzt in Zion fröhlich seid! Doch haltet ein! Der Schall darf sich nicht weit entfernen, es naht sich selbst zu euch der Herr der Herrlichkeit. Resonate joyfully on high, up to the lofty stars, you tongues, as you now are glad in Zion! Yet, wait! The sound need not travel far, for the Lord of glory himself draws near. 2. CHORAL (Sopran, Alt) Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, der Jungfrauen Kind erkannt, des sich wundert alle Welt, Gott solch Geburt ihm bestellt. Come now, Savior of the heathens, the Virgin’s child made known, at which the whole world wonders how God would appoint him such a birth. 3. ARIA (Tenor) Die Liebe zieht mit sanften Schritten sein Treugeliebtes allgemach. Gleichwie es eine Braut entzücket, wenn sie den Bräutigam erblicket, so folgt ein Herz auch Jesu nach. Love draws near its truly beloved steadily, with tender strides. Just as a bride is beguiled when she once glimpses the groom so too the heart anticipates Jesus. 4. CHORAL Zwingt die Saiten in Cythara und laßt die süße Musica ganz freudenreich erschallen, daß ich möge mit Jesulein, dem wunderschönen Bräutgam mein, in steter Liebe wallen! Singet, springet, jubilieret, triumphieret, dankt dem Herren! Groß ist der König der Ehren. Engage the strings of the zither and let sweet music resound fully rich with joy, that I might with baby Jesus, my wondrously fine bridegroom, overflow in constant love! Sing, spring, jubilate, triumph, thank the Lord! Great is the King of Glory. Zweiter Teil Part II 5. ARIA (Baß) Willkommen, werter Schatz! Die Lieb und Glaube machet Platz vor dich in meinem Herzen rein, zieh bei mir ein! Welcome, precious treasure! Love and faith prepare a place for you in my heart, pure, inhabit me! 6. CHORAL (Tenor) Der du bist dem Vater gleich, führ hinaus den Sieg im Fleisch, daß dein ewig Gotts Gewalt in uns das krank Fleisch enthalt. As you are one with the Father, lead your conquest in the flesh, that through God’s eternal might you may constrain the fouled flesh within us. 7. ARIA (Sopran) Auch mit gedämpften, schwachen Stimmen wird Gottes Majestät verehrt. Denn schallet nur der Geist darbei, so ist ihm solches ein Geschrei, das er im Himmel selber hört. Even with subdued, feeble voices God's majesty will be revered. For when the Spirit resounds along then it is to him such a roar that he can hear it all the way in heaven 8. CHORAL Lob sei Gott, dem Vater, g'ton, lob sei Gott, sein'm eingen Sohn, lob sei Gott, dem Heilgen Geist, immer und in Ewigkeit! Praise be to God, the Father intoned praise be to God, his only Son, praise be to God, the Holy Spirit, forever and in eternity!

[@jaikee9477]

Bach's music is like Lego. The trick is that only Bach knows how to put the bricks together.

[@VaggosWho]

the worst comment ever

[@lintflas1183]

@@VaggosWho Very complex Lego bricks with more than 3 dimensions, of course. He always starts with the lyrics, he translates the lyrics to a little theme and then every brick falls into place. For Bach it was like solving a highly complex sudoku or a mathematical equation which only he understands. He often wrote musical riddles for his sons and students, where they had to unpack 2 or 3 hidden voices from the available material, etc. He was a troll .. and a nerd .. and I love him even more for that.

[@olaflieser3812]

I completely disagree with all the Lego analogies. Even though there is a "system" and "equation" in it, if you want to call it that, the essence of Bach's music is the soul in it. I say, always try to discover it. There is nothing more exhilerating than being part of a Bach performance. Something that words can not really describe and that I don't want to miss anymore and will try to keep doing until my last day.

[@johnpont2442]

The Lego idea can be very helpful. schwingtFREU- digEUCH- emPOR will swing like that. The opening Choir swings happily (Schwingt freudig) miming the text. The lilting metrics of the texts are all throughout the piece. Bach plays dynamically with these building blocks. You can feel exactly when the Ensemble pours out more release and where the conductor emphasizes a chord or design element. Where he lets something bloom or flourish or pop. Especially in the Tenor Aria. Harmony, melody and rhythm interplay with tension and release. In the chorales the lilt of the music also obeys the text. In the last Aria you can hear the tetra-meter auchMIT- geDÄM- pftenSCHWA- chenSTIM(me). So the text helps you understand how Bach builds tension and release in an infinite variety of ways, inciting our nervous system to release its chemicals. Bach believed in Sacred Geometry, so the Lego building happens when all these lilting electrical impulses become a welded current flowing all through your nervous system. Then you can enter the Virtual Reality that the Lego craft is conveying.

[@rsjmd]

I was sort of thinking the exact thing about being in any musical group performing Bach (or any other great composer ftm), nothing more inspiring, not even being a member of the 1980 USA Miracle onf Ice hockey team or the GB Packers in their greatest yrs.

[@MaartenBauer]

When you are J.S. Bach and simply decide to compose a cantata as a present for your teacher's birthday.

[@flemmingranch8777]

Smuk musik og flot solosang.....

[@isaacbenyehoyada1127]

Great 😊

[@andrewashdown3541]

One day people may finally consider that the firrt romantic symphony written was in fact the 'Dritter Theil der Clavier Übung bestehend in verschiedenen Vorspielen über die Catechismus - und andere Gesaenge, vor die Orgel; Denen Liebhabern, und besonders denen Kennern von dergleichen Arbeit, zur Gemüths Ergezung verfertiget von Johann Sebastian Bach …’

[@michab.5895]

Sehr schön

[@machida5114]

キリスト教が消えても、バッハは残るでしょう！ Even if Christianity disappears, Bach will remain!

[@seannyandme]

Rubber mutes were not used in Bach's time. I love this channel but please get a wooden mute for Mr Sato - his wonderful playing deserves better that rubber. ;-)

[@whiteboygotdawoowoos]

Richte en Pieter-Jan zitten mooi in het klankbeeld

[@marcussfebruary9104]

I'd probably go crazy sitting there.

[@riaarbeider4073]

❤❤❤❤👏

[@eric_just_that]

No se cual es vuestro itinerario, pero me gustaría escuchar y ver una versión de las cantatas BWV 118/231 (motet) O Jesu Christ meins lebens licht & BWV 34 O ewiges feuer, no se si las escribí bien. Saludos desde Chile!!!

[@frenchimp]

Just visit they website, allofbach: I am pretty sure you find "O ewiges Feuer, O Ursprung der Liebe" there...

[@LeonidaGolomejic]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@anettesobottka9270]

Fantastische heile Welt.

[@jurgenkarmeinsky1834]

Es gibt sie, die heile Welt ! Die Welt des Bösen wird untergehen.

[@zsofiarosta5018]

7.aria❤️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@AbrahamFlores-p3c]

❤ SI

[@freegracetruthembrace7188]

Such warmth and enjoyment comes across in that opening Chorus . That's often not the case in many ensembles . Why not show some humanity ? This isn't music written for Artificial Intelligence Bots after all !