Bach - Psalm 51, BWV 1083 (Versus 1-3)

[@nilomeireleschef2149]

BACH , THE BEST ...

[@johnnyreggea]

JS Bach was a genius !

[@picotexas]

thank you 🙂

[@GoldinDr]

No, it's Bach's setting (and translation and expansion) of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater.

[@stargirlsusan]

This is good, good music,

[@Jaimejimmyjim]

THE BEST!!!

[@Testango]

oh my...

[@FranAlban]

Pergolesi's Stabat Mater ?

[@julietcunningham852]

Yes. Bach substituted a German text of Psalm 51, for the Latin original, rewrote small portions of the vocal lines, changed some of the running order, expanded Pergolesi's three part accompaniment ( violin 1, violin 2, viola doubling cello OR violin 1 & 2, viola, cello) to real four part writing, increased the chromaticism of certain passages, and followed Pergolesi's "Amen" in F minor with a repeat in F Major. Performing the Pergolesi. followed by the Bach makes a stunning effect, as the Pergolesi gets sadder, while the Bach has an uplifting arc. I know, I've performed it (keyboard).

[@inchesa1]

its pergolesi not bach stabat matter dolorosa.