Bach - Cantata Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan BWV 99 - Van Veldhoven | Netherlands Bach Society

'Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan', performed here by the Netherlands Bach Society for All of Bach, originated in Bach’s second year in Leipzig. He was working at the time on a complete series of ‘chorale cantatas’, taking inspiration each week from a well-known hymn. He usually used the words of the first and last verses literally and arranged the in-between verses to suit the sermon of the day - in this case, the Sermon on the Mount.
For more information on BWV 99 and credits of this production go to www.bachvereniging.nl/en/bwv/...
For the interview with conductor Jos van Veldhoven on BWV 99 go to • Van Veldhoven on Bach ...
For the interview with flute player Marten Root on BWV 99 go to • Root on Bach Cantata B...
Recorded for the project All of Bach on February 7th 2015 at the Grote Kerk, Naarden. If you want to help us complete All of Bach, please subscribe to our channel bit.ly/2vhCeFB and consider donating bit.ly/3J5uprM.
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This recording was made with financial support from Eunice and Vincent Panetta, in loving memory of Barbara Wolff.
Netherlands Bach Society
Jos van Veldhoven, conductor
Gerlinde Sämann, soprano
Damien Guillon, alto
Charles Daniels, tenor
Peter Kooij, bass
0:00 Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Chor)
4:33 Sein Wort der Wahrheit (Rezitativ)
5:39 Erschüttre dich nur nicht (Arie)
10:47 Nun, der von (Rezitativ)
11:57 Wenn des Kreuzes (Duett)
16:49 Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Choral)

[@bach]

0:07 Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Chor) 4:33 Sein Wort der Wahrheit (Rezitativ) 5:39 Erschüttre dich nur nicht (Arie) 10:47 Nun, der von (Rezitativ) 11:57 Wenn des Kreuzes (Duett) 16:49 Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Choral)

[@frenchimp]

Was Bach tut, das ist wohlgetan!

[@rayanv7797]

und bachs zeit ist die allerbeste zeit

[@mimimotor]

Unbelievable that I have the privilege to go to a concert this good every night...

[@marckg6950]

Wondrous music. Wondrous that we have access to it every night. Im on 99 of bwv.

[@qdwre]

i am simple man i see bach i click. btw i click alot.

[@raffitorossian6994]

Bach is the legend of all time. Excellent choral, plus, excellent soloists and excellent orchestra. Thanks for uploading.

[@tenor79]

Sämann and Guillon make a great duet team in Wenn des Kreuzes. Wow!

[@DaveyL1954]

Simply perfection. JS Bach was a genius. Imagine if he could see this.

[@infledermaus]

Imagine if we could see him conducting! I lived in the wrong era.

[@nelrolloos4948]

Zó mooi!!!! 🥰🤏🧡👏👍👍👍👋👏

[@natasegundo]

As usually, this ensemble performing at their best. What a gift, truly enchanting. Thanks.

[@schaulinmarkus6002]

Ich habe dieses Werk schon oft gehört. Wieder einmal gefällt mir die Version von Netherlands Bach Society mit Abstand am besten. Besonders die Arie und das Duett klingen überirdisch schön., was nicht zuletzt dem Flötisten zu verdanken ist. Eine absolute Spitzenleistung von allen Beteiligten!!!

[@franschen5505]

Perfect for 2020. Despite the horrific year, was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan. Amen.

[@BoulderMamacita]

BEAUTIFUL performance--bravi Martin en Martin!! GORGEOUS duets.

[@marcaurele3115]

Jour après jour la NBS construit un monument à la gloire de Bach avec un talent qui ne se dément pas ! Pour notre plus grand plaisir... Bravi !

[@benoistveillerette1221]

Tout à fait d'accord. Ce qu'ils font est tout simplement extraordinaire!

[@luuktorn]

It's so amazing how Bach made such a beautiful piece on such simple melody

[@jeffreyfitzgerald8541]

That was simply...sublime. How is it that I was so obtuse as a young man that I couldn’t really listen. Bravo!

[@marckg6950]

I'm older than dirt 58, little musical knowledge. Am listening to bwv. In order obviously at bwv 99. Amazing

[@infledermaus]

I was lucky to discover Bach at about age 16. I was blessed to meet someone who brought him onto my life in a big way with live performances on piano and harpsichord and tons of his music. Bach is my hero! I'm 68 now and thank the cosmos for gifting me with his music the past 50+ years! Fifty plus years of such enjoyment!

[@jans5331]

Can't get any better than this. Thank you.

[@marckg6950]

Ya

[@landak136]

What a lovely woodwind lines.

[@stephenlee1756]

I scarcely breathed during the duet. When Bach is played and sung like this his sublime genius is obvious.

[@sylviepierre1942]

Quel réconfort, cette paisible et pourtant entraînante cantate, pour un samedi aussi gris qui s'abat sur l'île de France comme un "hiver précoce" à la Ozu. Merci à la NBS, et les solistes sont formidables.

[@dirkvanhees2412]

Wat is het een genot om naar te luisteren

[@birgitbrodrecht3380]

Liebsten Dank für diese wunderbare wohltuende Musik!

[@steveb4169]

Beautiful piece for a cold winters morning. I'm so happy to have found this channel!!!

[@burrifrancoise2086]

Saluons la musicalité et la beauté du chant de Gerlinde Sämann, qui est aveugle.

[@antoinegaillard9440]

Ah ok now I understand, she's reading braille. Thank you for the clarification. She sings beautifully.

[@infledermaus]

I clicked like before I heard the first note because I know it's going to be splendid experience hearing this! I just wish I was in the Netherlands to hear you perform this live. The first movement reminds me of my trips to Leipzig, sitting in Thomaskirche and contemplating how glorious that beer swilling, pipe smoking guy Bach's music is! Bach is my hero! Your performances are always spot on and that's why I subscribed!

[@pjkhunold]

Marten Root, thank you very much for the incredible flute solo. Another fantastic recording of an outstanding performance. @Gerlinde Sämann Großartig, dass Sie parallel in zwei Bach-Einspielungen mitwirken, die hier auf KZbin erscheinen.

[@yourossol]

Very lovely, indeed. Thank you.

[@benoistveillerette1221]

Extraordinary! Thank you so much!

[@pieterderaad]

What the Netherlands Bach Society performed DAS IST WOHLGETAN...

[@markbell9973]

Amen. So obvious. How come I, MOI, did not think of that witticism? But seriously: it's pretty hard (maybe never totally possible?) to get a performance up there to the level of ANY Bach score. (He didn't leave a single dud. Not one!! Dammit.) BUT when text, notes and performance align?! OmG, literally. DAS ist tatsächlich *wohlgetan* wie noch nie. And I am inspired to tryn make this same thing happen in my relationships, work, political involvement, and with anyone entreating me who genuinely needs something I might be able to give. Und, lieber Sebastian...du kleiner Teufel! Danke!! Nimm's doch an. Hastde gut verdient!

[@hemiolaguy]

Was Bach tut, das ist (sehr) wohlgetan!

[@franciscovidalsorde3364]

Bé, la cantata es una xulada. I vaig quedar-me de pedra: La soprano es cega, I, la meravella de la vida es fà realitat quan canta ( i com canta ) al costat dels altres músics. Gràcies soprano i músics, he aprés molt d'aquesta cantata i de la vostra interpretació. Continueu regalant bellesa, rebre-la es tot un privil.legi.

[@JorgeLeon-hu5cr]

I love this piece.

[@user-bm7um3sy4s]

Beautiful! Thank you very much!🌹🌹🌹

[@unagondolaunremo]

wonderful! thank you

[@renatorubino1776]

Siete straordinari! 👍💘🕊️

[@josemariacuedejuana813]

Excellent!

[@pauldoerflingerMarcoPolo1947]

Quelle maîtrise d’ensemble ! Ma chorale et mes instrumentistes préférés pour les cantates de J.S.Bach. ...De très loin !

[@hsvriend1]

Still, in september 2023, the very best performing of Bwv 99 !

[@ghkoppelman]

Truly amazing...

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und lebhafte Aufführung dieser kompakten und fein komponierten Kantate mit gut harmonisierten und perfekt vereinigten Tönen aller historischen Instrumente sowie herrlichen Stimmen aller genialen Solisten und himmlischen Stimmen des ausgezeichneten Chors. Der Dialog zwischen dem Tenor und der Soloflöte klingt besonders schön und eindrucksvoll. Der erfahrene Dirigent leitet alles im gut phrasierten Tempo und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wunderbar!

[@BoulderMamacita]

Another jewel by the Great One!

[@rocketsroar1]

Gorgeous.

[@karinlauterbach3157]

Ich liebe den Eingangschor, so fröhlich und so genial..

[@youssefbalaki508]

Thank you so much for this song

[@bubffm]

youssef ajda Its not A „song“ its a cantata.

[@youssefbalaki508]

@@bubffm yes yes you are reat sorry

[@kennethduckworth8100]

@@youssefbalaki508 A rose by any other name smells as sweet!

[@youssefbalaki508]

@@kennethduckworth8100 i now the spécifique name to description this partie in my language but my english is bad

[@andersrhedin1877]

Fint samspel mellan tenor cellist och flöjt i tenorarian!🎉

[@antonellabaluganti8109]

Bella sinfonia e una delizia ascoltarla

[@earthcondominium]

God chose Gerlinde Sämann's fingers to make his voice heard. Sublime.

[@darioganarin5557]

Era da tempo che non sentivo l’organo e il suo suono mi è sembrato come una rocca presso cui si può trovare rifugio»

[@MrUseur]

Rundum gelungen. Ich stelle fest das ich als junger Mensch v.a die Orgelmusik von JS Bach sehr schätzte, nun aber mit Mitte 50 seine Kantatenmusik mein täglicher Begleiter sind. Danke für diese tolle Aufführung der schönsten Musik auf der ganzen Welt.

[@reinholdkreuz880]

Willkommen im Club! An diesen hervorragenden Aufnahmen führt kein Weg vorbei!

[@tobiasstudtheol]

Kann ich nur beipflichten, allerdings ist ein kleines Manko, dass die Aufnahmen, meines Wissens nach, nur auf KZbin erhältlich sind. Die Aufnahmen würde ich gerne meiner 91-jährigen Großmutter geben, nur ist es eine legale Grauzone die Clips zu downloaden, umzuwandeln und auf eine CD zu packen. Da hilft nur das gemeinsame Hören und die anschließende Diskussion. Ist vielleicht sogar noch schöner.

[@tobiasstudtheol]

Kann ich nur beipflichten, allerdings ist ein kleines Manko, dass die Aufnahmen, meines Wissens nach, nur auf KZbin erhältlich sind. Die Aufnahmen würde ich gerne meiner 91-jährigen Großmutter geben, nur ist es eine legale Grauzone die Clips zu downloaden, umzuwandeln und auf eine CD zu packen. Da hilft nur das gemeinsame Hören und die anschließende Diskussion. Ist vielleicht sogar noch schöner.

[@Ennah08]

@@tobiasstudtheol Von Grauzonen soll man nicht viel sprechen ... geheim halten und kein Geld verdienen ... :)

[@powerliftingcentaur]

Thank you.

[@birgitbrodrecht3380]

Thank you to.

[@celsoalvesfilho2443]

Sublime e celestial.

[@grahamnancledra7036]

I don't know why I had missed this delight for so long. It's a pleasure for a new discovery for the New Year 2020. A shame the flautist does not get a credit in the introduction. My New Years Greetings to all at the NBS!

[@nelsonwhaley6348]

Free naturally flowing music of the very highest order..this group are consistently brilliant, with such an easy conductor's style which melts within the ensemble!

[@user-si8nk2lk1z]

Спасибо за совершенство!

[@jeremycarter]

Wow! I learned something new. I didn't know that there was Braille sheet music, well... lyrics. Beautiful job!

[@HobbyOrganist]

I just happenbed to notice that!

[@marckg6950]

I have a blind family member, singer since youth. Old news. His joke, his goal in life is to be a bus driver. My joke to him is "watch out for that tree".

[@cillyede]

Sehr gut, danke.

[@therealzilch]

Wie üblich, seid ihr einfach toll. Groeten uit Wenen, Scott

[@valtergilenardi2639]

Bach number one ❤😊

[@ockham101]

I could hardly realize that she was uncomfortable with her eyes. She expressed God's voice well. I was really impressed.

[@mcPoPh]

Seems like all the musicians and singers are also in an ecstatic state. You can just feel the chi energy moving in the chakras. Sublime.

[@alexischampsaur4352]

Rare parallel 5ths between alto and soprano at 17:25.

[@AlphabetGoHome]

Ich habe noch nie jemand so hoch singen gehört.

[@glider1157]

Marvelous! Marvelous flute (I am a flute player...)!

[@bvokey8842]

Any idea which specific make of flute the flute player (Root) is playing at 5:40?

[@donnrutkoff922]

Can you imagine neat it would have been to have Elly Ameling sing with the NBS.

[@patriciarodriguezmartinez3233]

Bravi

[@patriciarodriguezmartinez3233]

❤️

[@HobbyOrganist]

Wow, it looks like the one lady is reading from a braille book!

[@johnsilverton639]

BWV 99 - "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan" II Cantata for the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity 1. Chor Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, Es bleibt gerecht sein Wille; Wie er fängt meine Sachen an, Will ich ihm halten stille. Er ist mein Gott, Der in der Not Mich wohl weiß zu erhalten; Drum laß ich ihn nur walten. ("Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan," verse 1) 1. Chorale What God does is well done, His will remains righteous; However he begins my affairs, I will silently keep to Him. He is my God, who in need knows well how to sustain me; therefore I let Him alone rule. 2. Rezitativ B Sein Wort der Wahrheit stehet fest Und wird mich nicht betrügen, Weil es die Gläubigen nicht fallen noch verderben läßt. Ja, weil es mich den Weg zum Leben führet, So faßt mein Herze sich und lässet sich begnügen An Gottes Vatertreu und Huld Und hat Geduld, Wenn mich ein Unfall rühret. Gott kann mit seinen Allmachtshänden Mein Unglück wenden. ("Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan," verse 2) 2. Recitative B His word of truth stands fast and will not betray me, since it will not let the faithful fall or be destroyed. Indeed, since he leads me on the path of life, my heart shall take hold of itself and be content in God's fatherly love and mercy and shall have patience, when a mishap disturbs me. God, with His almighty hands, can turn aside my misfortune. 3. Arie T Erschüttre dich nur nicht, verzagte Seele, Wenn dir der Kreuzeskelch so bitter schmeckt! Gott ist dein weiser Arzt und Wundermann, So dir kein tödlich Gift einschenken kann, Obgleich die Süßigkeit verborgen steckt. 3. Aria T Do not shudder, despairing soul, when the cup of suffering tastes so bitter! God is your wise doctor and miracle-worker, therefore He cannot offer you deadly poison, although its sweetness might be concealed. 4. Rezitativ A Nun, der von Ewigkeit geschloß'ne Bund Bleibt meines Glaubens Grund. Er spricht mit Zuversicht Im Tod und Leben: Gott ist mein Licht, Ihm will ich mich ergeben. Und haben alle Tage Gleich ihre eigne Plage, Doch auf das überstandne Leid, Wenn man genug geweinet, Kommt endlich die Errettungszeit, Da Gottes treuer Sinn erscheinet. ("Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan," verse 4) 4. Recitative A Now, the covenant sealed from eternity shall remain the foundation of my faith. It speaks with confidence in death and life: God is my light, I will give myself to Him. Even if every day has its particular trouble, yet after the sorrow withstood, when one has wept enough, the time of redemption comes at last, when God's loyal intention is made clear. 5. Arie (Duett) S A Wenn des Kreuzes Bitterkeiten Mit des Fleisches Schwachheit streiten, Ist es dennoch wohlgetan. Wer das Kreuz durch falschen Wahn Sich vor unerträglich schätzet, Wird auch künftig nicht ergötzet. 5. Aria (Duet) S A When the bitterness of the cross struggles with the weakness of the flesh, neverthless it is well done. Whoever, through misapprehension, considers the cross unbearable, will also in the future never share delight. 6. Choral Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, Dabei will ich verbleiben. Es mag mich auf die rauhe Bahn Not, Tod und Elend treiben, So wird Gott mich Ganz väterlich In seinen Armen halten; Drum laß ich ihn nur walten. ("Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan," verse 6) 6. Chorale What God does, is well done, I will cling to this. Along the harsh path trouble, death and misery may drive me. Yet God will, just like a father, hold me in His arms: therefore I let Him alone rule. "Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan," Samuel Rodigast 1674 (verses 1,2,4,6 - mov'ts. 1,2,4,6; source for the others)

[@AYO-hm5hy]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@gfhit7520]

interesting choice of the extremely slow tempo for the duet (I have the feeling that it's a smidge too slow actually, listening to the woodwinds) -more of a meditation on the 'bitterness' and 'delusion' than a depiction of a 'struggle' (looking at the text), but a very fascinating effect nonetheless

[@lindabostoen88]

Dit zijn goede koorzangers,GEEN SOLLISTEN!

[@renefrom6349]

Ja, deze (top)solisten laten niet met zich SOLLEN...

[@bvokey8842]

Can anyone tell me which flute (brand/make) Marten Root is playing? I love the sound, though I understand that much of it is attributed to Mr. Root’s musicianship.

[@sharpjs]

I think it is a copy of a Heinrich Grenser flute, made by Fridjof Aurin. It certainly looks like the H. Grenser shown on Aurin's site, and Root has been seen playing other Aurin-made flutes.

[@bvokey8842]

Jeff Sharp Thank you I’m sure you’re right.

[@5678__smrt]

16:49 = BWV 75

[@soubbotnik]

I think all the musicians (who are not so numerous) should be named, considering their transcendent qualities.

[@bach]

And so they are: on www.bachvereniging.nl/en/bwv/bwv-99/ you can find all the details and background information (including a full credit list) of this performance.

[@narekzamanyan893]

So the opening chorus for both BWV 99 and 100 are identical right?

[@rascalndear]

Charles Daniels has the most amazing voice... but better to listen than to watch... :)

[@charlesallison7793]

Please do not be rude about this incredible singer . This remark is no doubt unworthy of you.

[@Lampenmensch]

Great performance and again a very convincing sound quality. Compliments! The only detail that is really killing me is the harpsichord which is much too loud and present.

[@marckg6950]

Give me more harpsichord baby!

[@duartemonteiro9459]

The harpsichord is a fundamental part of baroque

[@guzepppi]

❤ 🇲🇹❤☘ XIXXA

[@ferrarabacj]

Nice performance, but too much harsh harpsichord here. What a pitty! They should have used an organ instead; nevertheless, it is an outstanding presentation!

[@matheusbloch7183]

Please, could someone translate this song into English? I really want to learn German.

[@bach]

For the whole text sung, see: www.bachvereniging.nl/en/bwv/bwv-99/

[@matheusbloch7183]

@@bach Thanks!

[@ZBajie1]

Very good, but Bacj originally wrote for church. The lyrics should stand out much more clearly, and not get overshadowed by the instrumental accompaniment.

[@hiobbuch4745]

der tenor ist etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig

[@martinbeach8459]

I wonder why so many basses need to pretend to be women, so they can sing alto. I'm surprised more altos don't claim sexual harrassment, due to their being squeezed out by the fake altos. Come on, they (women) can sing alto with their natural voice, all they need is thicker vocal chords than a soprano..... Just get in line & wait for a chance to sing a bass aria & let the real altos have their moment of glory. Which is not impt in Bach's eyes, since he always said "Soli Deo Gloria". I rest my case.