Bach - Italian Concerto in F major BWV 971 - Schornsheim | Netherlands Bach Society

Bach was an Italian, and a Frenchman, and a German - musically speaking. In his ‘Italian’ concerto BWV 971, here performed by Christine Schornsheim for All of Bach, Bach follows the model from across the Alps, having three parts (fast-slow-fast), imitating the continual alternation between tutti sections and solos, and using ritornello (a sort of refrain to keep up speed) in the opening section.
Recorded for the project All of Bach on 15 February 2019 at the Bartolotti House, Amsterdam. If you want to help us complete All of Bach, please subscribe to our channel bit.ly/2vhCeFB and consider donating bit.ly/2uZuMj5.
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Christine Schornsheim, harpsichordist
Harpsichord: Bruce Kennedy, 1989 after Michael Mietke

[@bach]

0:07 Allegro 4:21 Andante 9:03 Presto

[@VernonVince]

In this so difficult moment for Italy... it's a really nice gesture to publish Bach's ITALIAN Concert right now on youtube. Bach's music is undoubtedly German, but the influence of Italian Baroque music, Vivaldi's in the first place, is very great. True art knows no boundaries and enemies, but only brothers.

[@mircogiorgiutti5948]

Grande Vincenzo!!!!! La musica, la grande musica, ci accomuni e ci affratelli in questi difficili momenti!!!! GRAZIE!

[@phoebelinden9602]

. . . and sisters

[@VernonVince]

@@phoebelinden9602 Right!!! "Alle Menschen werden Brüder und Schwestern" - I took the liberty to correct Schiller before you will do it. :) :)

[@VernonVince]

@@marksands1861 Thank you so much for your so generous words on Italy! The common effort of all the people of good will in Europe and in the world will save us from this disaster. We must go back to our lives as soon as possible and learn a big lesson from what has happened.

[@jamjam9253]

Much Love for our Brothers and Sisters in Italy from Germany ♥️ we fight corona together!

[@monteverdi1567]

I am embarrassed I have not heard this woman’s playing before. I really think this is the finest rendering if the Italian concerto I’ve heard. Brava!

[@youexx]

This is an "Execution" par excellence! The musical phrasing, feeling, in Christine's hands is like the finest violin bowing! Beautiful..... a most eloquent musical peroration worthy of the eternal supremacy of Bach.......... Merci Christine!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gregoryvozar6236]

Superb performance! The 2nd movement arioso is especially fluid and graceful due to Ms Schornsheim’s exceptionally sensitive articulation.

[@BubbyNikko]

Lovely execution! Her hands look so relaxed, the fingers seem to touch the keys only when they're meant to, such control in her playing! The second movement was soothing to my anxious soul in these difficult times for Italy. Thank you very much, Christine Schornsheim, for giving us your beautiful interpretation!

[@mdsf01]

The andante touches the soul. Divine music by the divine Bach. Thank you for sharing this.

[@marcaurele3115]

Encore un succès de la NBS qui aligne les interprètes de talent pour composer ce tableau immense consacré à l'oeuvre de Bach ! Christine Schornsheim fait sonner son clavecin de manière exceptionnelle. Cet allegro dansant est éblouissant, le second mouvement etonne par sa justesse et sa coloration étrange ( clavecin ou autre instrument à cordes pincées, on ne sait plus ! ) et le presto emporte définitivement notre enthousiasme ! Quel talent ! Brava !

[@mariacelinachavarriagonzal157]

Justement! Me encanta el fraseado tan sensible, casi como las notas del rocío...

[@jlapierremusic]

I was going to leave a long, heartfelt comment praising Schornsheim's uplifting interpretation of this timeless piece, but I think the subtle smile of the audience members at 12:50 says it all.

[@pamelafrancis4476]

get away with you!

[@mewsdo]

At last I hear a human being in full control of a harpsichord! One that listens and reacts... What a joy.

[@markpeterson3220]

Hear Corti also

[@ChrisBECKETT-k4x]

Or Hank Knox

[@ChrisBECKETT-k4x]

Or Scott Ross, for that matter, or Kenneth Gilbert... Schornsheim is definitely among these best-of-the-best players--her work is exquisite. But one must acknowledge that there's a community, across time, of virtuoso harpsichordists, all in full control of their instruments, who listen and react.

[@Rik77]

Wow I'm stunned by this. I always thought I preferred it on piano. But the way this is played on the harpsichord in this performance is amazing! All the different shapes in the semi quaver passages are crystal clear, there's musical space between phrases (pianists seem to rely on the tone to help with that), and the use of the different manuals in the 3rd mov is fascinating and adds a lot of colour. I've learnt a lot just watching this. Thank you.

[@herrickinman9303]

FYI, Bach composed this work for a 2-manual harpsichord. The choice of which manual to play is indicated in the score by the designations _piano_ and _forte._ The performer didn't just pull her manual choices out of her ass.

[@andrewgraham1418]

​@@herrickinman9303 Of course the performer didn't. Not everyone is knowledgeable about the scoring conventions of the 1700s. The listener before is simply exclaiming their enthusiasm despite some ignorance, while you are behaving like an arrogant prick.

[@sundayoliver3147]

Thank you for this sane-making channel. It helps re-order my life.

[@jamallabarge2665]

How do these people sit so still!!!!! I cannot do it. This is such danceable music.

[@ChrisBECKETT-k4x]

Their brains, hearts, and souls are dancing!

[@ronwalker4849]

I REALLY LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE AND THE SOUND OF THE HARPSICHORD. THE NATURAL WOOD EXTERIOR IS ALSO VERY ATTRACTIVE, NEVER HAVING SEEN THIS BEFORE. BRAVO.

[@Mase251]

It’s indeed a wonderfully crafted instrument, fantastic.

[@Adeptus_321]

I don't know who this lady is, but forever and ever... My utmost respect for her 🫡

[@bach]

It's Christine Schornsheim

[@bechystephane6339]

Claveciniste extraordinaire. Un jeu puissant, inspiré et une technique infaillible ! Grand bravo !

[@bikkies]

True expertise on show. Perfect tempo and articulation.

[@alessandrocaraffini7002]

Tutte le composizioni del "Maestro di Eisenach" sono indescrivibili ma questa ovviamente è quella che mi mette ancor di più i brividi.....grandissima interprete....

[@nilobrasil4207]

I just can't stop watching this...

[@Mase251]

Then you should keep watching and also check out the 2nd French Suite also on this fantastic channel.

[@Crossbone35]

Frau Schornsheim hat ja damals schon im Orchester von Max Pommer gespielt, ich verehre seine Leistung als Dirigent des Neuen Bachischen Kollegium Leipzig. Die Aufnahme von Frau Schornsheim hier ist absolut wunderschöm vorgetragen.

[@walmenreis]

The finest rendition of this masterpiece I've ever listened to. Christine continues amazing me. Bravo!

[@ChrisBECKETT-k4x]

The use of an almost-buff-stop-like timbre for the walking eighths in the Andante is brilliant. The harpsichord becomes a string ensemble of pizzicato support for a superb soloist. Schornsheim should have much wider international acclaim.

[@danielafontana7363]

Interpretazione meravigliosa e cembalo strepitoso. Grazie

[@jotammerretenezeta4509]

Wow. The first moments of this interpretation called my attention! Wonderful!

[@DavidPNeff]

Bach sounds so much better on a harpsichord than on a piano. Bravo! Amazing performance.

[@remomazzetti8757]

That's a matter of opinion.

[@chslamenik9131]

Mostly agreed... But have you listened to Gould's rendition of this?

[@luiseduardoformentini4334]

Actually, I prefer this concerto played on a piano.

[@sereneidelys100]

In a stenway....❤

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

I agree, and it shouldn't be surprising that Bach sounds best on the instruments he wrote for or at least had in mind. This holds true for most composers, with Beethoven being probably the biggest exception by far, since the instruments he had in mind were severely mismatched with what he had to write for (reportedly, he complained a great deal about the qualities of the available pianos, whereas most other composers more-or-less happily made do with what they had, or in a few cases were actually able to make or at least commission the instruments they wanted).

[@Garrett_Rowland]

The second movement is an example of a harpsichord really being used for its strengths. Great timbre contrast between the accompaniment and the solo: very orchestral.

[@MARTIN201199]

Garrett Rowland Lute accompaniement

[@fergusbyett8088]

and love the rubato, very different from a contemporary pianistic rubato. Here the left hand stays more or less constant, and the right hand gives and takes time. Very cool

[@edwardweaver1467]

Precision is On point too, agree?

[@yutine-musique]

Most beautiful performance in ever i heard!!

[@Mase251]

Only reached by Pinnock‘s recording, but this is live - so both are incredible.

[@carlnuernberg3273]

This may be an unsophisticated Recording when taken into consideration the possibly highly concerns surrounding Pinnock, in my opinion.

[@donsena2013]

Masterful at an extraordinary level, an outstandingly accomplished keyboard artist

[@opeendaginmaart57]

What a wonderfully transparent performance! The tempo feels just right. The harpsichord and Ms. Schornsheim both sparkle!

[@peterwatchorn411]

Thanks, NBS and Christine: beautifully played and much needed during this time of confinement!

[@luisfernandotapia451]

What a rendition of this marvelous piece!!! Thank you for creating this channel. It's such a privilege to listen to all the Bach's works whenever I want, even more if interpreted by wonderful musicians

[@Unbacan-ls5le]

Dónde vengo a encontrar a esta sabandija.. MADRE QUE ME PARIÓ. 😮😮

[@margareteast5670]

Such joy! Both the composer and the performer, and we listeners!! Her approach to the last movement, especially, gives us the grandure of the orchestra!

[@excelsior999]

A superb performance.. Brava!

[@kencory2476]

That third movement is so joyous.

[@mdeblaschem]

Absolutely beautiful, stunning performance!

[@angelob.1089]

The opening of the Andante is so gorgeously executed.

[@adrianoseresi3525]

Don’t just stand there! Applaud!!

[@ursloirinho]

Finally! Schornheim plays the Andante (perhaps a little too slowly) with a right hand that doesn't know what the left is doing. This is exactly how it is described in the sources. Bravo!!!

[@SeanChay]

Nobody: Me: NBS just uploaded my favourite BWV 971!😍

[@steveg5453]

I love everything about this performance: the elegance and artistry are second to none. But the sheer virtuosic, joyful exuberance of the third movement blows me away. I honestly don’t get why no one in that audience can crack a smile!

[@robertoozoriovera1403]

Hermosa interpretación.. Excelente..

[@jlapierremusic]

Everything about this video and this piece is incredibly important in so many ways.

[@tobiasstudtheol]

Brava! What a beautiful rendition of this masterpiece.

[@MARTIN201199]

One of my favorite period performers. Thanks NBS, and thanks above all Christine, I love you and love your performances of Mozart piano concertos on fortepiano with the New Leipzig Bach School Orchestra

[@AloysiusEmanuel-.-]

Maravilhosa interpretação!

[@dannongwu]

So far the best recording on harpsichord I think !

[@ruperttmls7985]

Hmmm no...try Trevor Pinnock’s recording, much better!

[@Piflaser]

@@ruperttmls7985 Beautiful, no question but a little bit too quick. Compare with this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWWYeoOta76Sjqs Schornsheim is playing not so quick as she is coming from central German tradition. And there one still knows that Bach made music and not etudes. And if you like Pinnock, who is always playing a little bit rustic, but beautiful, compare with Sott Ross, who is a real singer on the harpsichord: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWrUgml5m7mgf5Y

[@carlnuernberg3273]

@@ruperttmls7985 „in your opinion „ Thank you!

[@carlnuernberg3273]

@@ruperttmls7985 Mr. Wu stated: „I think“!

[@carlnuernberg3273]

Mr. Wu, I respect your perception!

[@normish]

One of the most exhilarating and satisfying interpretations I’ve heard in a long time. Bravo.

[@ladybee4564]

Beautiful ❤ my favourite classical piece

[@hardmuscl4life]

Lovely, sensitive performance filled with music which perfectly captures human emotion and experience. That was really marvelous. Thank you

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und elegante Aufführung dieses kompakten und perfekt komponierten Meisterwerks im gut phrasierten Tempo mit glänzendem Klang des Cembalos und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und auch lyrisch. Echt geniale Cembalistin!

[@filipeaffonsov]

Thank for brightening up my quarantine, I've been waiting for this for a long time!

[@Petroschristidis]

a masterful performance . Brava

[@GLBinNP]

Wow - excellent!! I have never heard Bach's harpsichord music played better, so beautiful and such a pleasure to listen to

[@franciscoe.novalessalinas4981]

UNA EJECUCIÓN VIBRANTE Y ENERGETICA MUY BRILLANTE Y HERMOSA. CLAVICORDISTA MAGISTRAL. GRACIAS DESDE MÉXICO.

[@pijlenboog23]

Wow. This is actually incredible. That beginning of the andante...

[@susisg3187]

Wonderful version!

[@robertomarcucci9876]

BRAVO!

[@翁慈玲]

The first part is very joyful❤

[@patriciarodriguezmartinez3233]

Esta clavecinista conoce sabiamente el lenguaje del cembalo. Un instrumento brillante, a la vez que delicado. Me ha encantado. Muchas gracias

[@orlandoiannuzzifilho]

Esplendorosa interpretação !

[@tutticembali3768]

Une des meilleures versions que nous avons jamais entendue ! Bravissimo Madame Schornsheim !

[@biberfan]

What a superb interpretation! The last movement is so joyous and the middle movement really sings. Excellent!

[@margareteast5670]

Bravissimo!👏💕

[@juanmanuelbusalacchi6560]

Brillante!Excelente Interpretación! Hermoso el final del 3er movimiento.

[@2078aju]

maravillosa obra y maravillosa interpretación.

[@LeonidArgail]

Andante is incredibly played especially in rhythm and excellent intoning

[@caesarsneezer6992]

To the armchair critics: Just relax. If she hesitated half a second on the B sharp in measure 78 during the Andante, the world will continue to spin. This remains an outstanding performance by a, no doubt, competent performer written by a genius. Now go back to your chores. They're mounting up

[@marilenavarvariuc6828]

Danje schoen fuer das ausgezeichnet Konzert !❤

[@mikemidulster]

Wonderful! Because of the superb sound quality and the masterful playing we can actually hear the plucking of the harpsichord strings rather than the usual tinkling sound.

[@argonath1000]

The most singing and flexibel performance I heard so far. Cantabile in every movement and phrase. Great inspiration how to really play this wonderful work. Are there any Master classes with her?

[@owennovenski4794]

Thank you.

[@jaikee9477]

Schornsheim attended the Musikgymnasium Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach from 1969 to 1976 and studied piano at the local Berlin University of the Arts until 1982. From 1982 to 1983 she was solo répétiteur at the Hans-Otto-Theater] in Potsdam. She participated in master classes given by Gustav Leonhardt, Ton Koopman, Johann Sonnleitner and Andreas Staier.

[@Mase251]

If you want to listen to something truly mind blowing I can only recommend Boccherini’s Fandango played together on 2 harpsichords by Staier and Schornsheim. And then there are also castanets.

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

Wonderful use of the (buffed) lute stop for the ostinato in the 2nd movement! So few performers do this. I have been spoiled by the first performance I can ever remember of this, which used a (nonbuffed) lute stop for the same purpose, but unfortunately was on cassette tape (and you know what that means . . .), and every performance I have heard between then and now completely neglects to do this.

[@kooistradurk]

All of Bach keeps one sane in trying times. An upside to the technological advancement of our race, making the downside, a globalized world with a global pandemic, that much more bearable.

[@wirag4680]

Awesome! But you have a mistake there in the descriptions: '(fast-slow-fast)' not '(slow-fast-slow)'

[@bach]

A late reply, but thank you for noticing, it has been corrected!

[@jeanlrm]

Thank you! Muchas gracias! Merci! Grazie Mille! Danke!

[@AlexDeBronhe]

Как же я ждал итальянского концерта! Браво, прекрасный звук!

[@claudioparrella183]

Bravissima, prestazione eccellente

[@Freawulf]

Amazing, lively performance. Thanks for the upload!

[@carlnuernberg3273]

Brava!!! Tanti auguri!

[@Geopholus]

It is nice to see all these very positive comments. Christine Schomsheim , is an amazingly precise, and skilled Harpsichordist. The harpsichord is SUPERB !!!. The tempo is fine if You take some average over the course of 16 measures or so,... but Goodness Gracious as my GrandMa would say.... i feel like i'm riding on some Sea serpent with about 80 humps, in gently wavey gravey seas .... up down up down up down,... and up down some more. I thought am I going crazy??? No one notices???? virtually every other It Conc on YT, there is some kind of metronomic reference going on.... something steady... you would think, this piece was one of my YT comments with way to many ellipses...., ...., ..., every 1/2 sentence~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~~~ ...

[@caesarsneezer6992]

Where are THEIR videos on KZbin?

[@Geopholus]

@@caesarsneezer6992 If You look up J S Bach Italian Concerto,... you will see 1000s.. if You search long enough, (admittedly YT search has been optimized for very popular videos for more ad revenue)....try Italian Concerto by Keith Jarrett , Adras Schiff, Helma Elsner or Wanda Landowska, Jean Rondeau, Kenneth Gilbert, Chiara Massini, and one of my all time favorites by Tammy Wu (no andante) at age 8 on piano. In the 1950's up to 1980s people seemed to perform it much more often with a regular metronomic beat, appropriate to the tempo characterization for each movement.... I am seeing that lately, performers are interspersing quite a few fermatas, even if small, in spaces where, they seem to me, to ruin the flow of the piece. Apparently YT no longer tolerates links to other YT videos nested in comments.... So all I can do is point to the search terms.

[@samshearman5251]

So pretty so well played!

[@Pymmusic]

Wonderful!

[@ChrisBECKETT-k4x]

The resolution of the 4 - 3 at end of Andante is worthy of Bernstein's Mahler! And how fine is 9:33 and following, Terrific fun!

[@evatody1902]

Nagyszerű interpretáció !

[@AcademieVocaleParis]

Surely "fast-slow-fast"..! Bravo NBS & bravo Christine Schornsheim!

[@goscott444]

_Respected performance!_

[@TheKampenBoysChoir]

Adembenemend mooi spel. Geweldig!

[@claudeborrel4265]

Concentration et suprême maîtrise, quel régal.

[@luuktorn]

I've been waiting long for this

[@saidtoshimaru1832]

Magic!!!

[@daniel-zh4qc]

The French Vivaldi Society better step up their game.

[@Colly448]

This is just fantastic. Thank you

[@lessismore4470]

Really great, thank you very much.

[@alisaholainen6334]

Thank you very much. It's really awesome.

[@andrewmarvell4604]

Wie schön!!!!

[@andreeailie9053]

A piano concert in my living room💞💞💞😍😍😍😍 Thank you

[@tjittekamminga5170]

prachtig!!!

[@matteovilla32]

Fantastico! Grazie per la condivisione.

[@saulwalzer1040]

Muchas gracias por tan magnífica interpretación. Un saludo desde Argentina