Bach | SINFONIA FROM CANTATA [BWV 29] | Diane Bish at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft Lauderdale

[@nickjohnson3622]

This is mind blowing ...yet it's just one of over 200 cantatas Bach wrote weekly for his Church. "Hello congregation, here's something I threw together this week". And Bish is nothing short of leading the Angels of Heaven in Worship here. Just wow

[@peteaplin8324]

Exactly! Just Wow!

[@peteaplin8324]

An entire body experience, very cool!

[@sifridbassoon]

and as any church musician knows, the actual Sunday performance for the parish doesn't even hint at the backstory - copying out the parts, rehearsing with the choir and soloists, rehearsing with the instrumentalists, rehearsing with everybody... all the while thinking and planing for the cantata week after, writing solo pieces, teaching students (as the contract demanded). By any musical quality standard, Bach is a genius, but damn, his throughput is mind boggeling!

[@jgesselberty]

It's probably well over 600, but so many were lost. A musical tragedy.

[@CongressAdmin]

Hard to believe this is a live performance. Not a single note out of place. Just perfect.

[@glenconverse1327]

AS ONLY DIANE CAN DO

[@ncmilive]

Exquisite performance, though at least one crack at 3:12-3:13

[@philipmancera5796]

I could almost compare her with Jean Guillou.

[@ronpfeiffer9157]

Diane is the best

[@Velereonics]

It's more perfect than any version of it I've heard besides one by luteduo

[@jamesreny5071]

There’s something about Bish’s ability to chat intelligently yet lightly about a piece then sidle over to the MONSTER of all musical instruments and provide us with a seamless, beautiful performance. She doesn’t allow the technical brilliance she possesses to overwhelm the music she so obviously loves. Brava!

[@orfeo117]

TODA TODA LA MUSICA DEL siglo XX y lo que va del XXI,queda OPACADA ante esta cascada GALACTICA del Gran Juan Sebastián.....!!!! Gracias Mme Diana!!!!Espectacular!!!!!

[@javipuente7079]

El gran Debussy dijo: "Todos los compositores tenemos que hacer auténticos esfuerzos para no parecer aficionados cuando nos comparen con Bach"

[@eipplusone3395]

“Bach es el dios de la armonía” (Beethoven)

[@jefftd202]

Bach would be impressed to see this if he was alive today.

[@hostlangr]

I don't know........ ?

[@CP-dg6fk]

That woman nails it every time. God's voice lives through her fingers.

[@johnsigh5996]

Terrific statement! And True !

[@seniorosity68]

The pipe organ is truly the King of all of the instruments!

[@selftrue670]

And if it is (and it is), Ms Bish is the King's Queen.

[@BESTOFCLASSICALMUSIC]

Yes, love the old instruments.

[@irbennett]

Bollocks.

[@DLCaster]

So which instrument would you see accede to the throne?

[@irbennett]

What throne?

[@enriquesanchez2001]

THIS piece was one of the synthesized pieces on SWITCHED ON BACH - that turned me ON to BACH which my English teacher, Gloria Smith played in our class! We were tasked with writing our impressions on paper. I WAS IMPRESSED and sold for LIFE! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@martinlieberman8678]

Enrique Sanchez me too, I’m such a fan of Wendy Carlos, and I love the Moog Synthesizer!!

[@QHarefield]

Ha ha!! I have just posted a very similar comment - I did not see yours until afterwards. No matter, it's a marvellous piece, whatever it's played on.

[@jonloomis683]

Enrique Sanchez - this is exactly how I became acquainted with JS BACH and particularly this piece. I heard "Switched on Bach" in my 6th grade music class and I was hooked.

[@enriquesanchez2001]

@@jonloomis683 WOW - I am gratified that my experience wasn't singular! More power to you! ♥

[@TheGloryofMusic]

This sinfonia is one of the miracles of the High Baroque period. It is not only a perpetuum mobile (which is common enough), but a true melody constituting one long phrase.

[@JustPlanoRick]

Breathtaking! Bach exemplifies musical perfection and Diane Bish does old Johann proud with this rendition! Wow!

[@CarlosCastillo-fv8ke]

I love how joyful Diane Bish plays the organ! Heavenly!!!

[@fansofdianebish]

The original console came with the organ built by Fratelli Ruffatti in 1974, then in 1989, a new upgraded console was installed by Rodgers, and recently, in 2005 a new console control system and digital voices were added by Walker Technical, as well as new pipework and regulation by Burton Tidwell.

[@yvetteorvis2404]

It is most certainly a blessing from God to even be allowed to hear such sacred music. Dianne is a humble and faithful servant that I have followed for over 30 years. This recording and watching her play...makes me close my eyes.

[@Smaug1]

Watching/listening this for about the 100th time. Look at her smile as she plays this. She knows that she nailed it. :)

[@Smaug1]

Yep, I'm watching/listening to it again. I think I've listened to about every other performance of this on the organ. Do you know what strikes me about this one? Her rhythm is PERFECT. It never varies. Other performers either can't or won't keep it consistent like Diane did. The most recent version I listened to was a 70s recording on vinyl by E. Power Biggs. He's one of my most respected baroque keyboardists, but he didn't do this piece nearly as well as Diane Bish did. There's one version of this on KZbin allegedly performed in Notre Dame that is also really good. But again, not as good as this. (may have something to do with being performed in a huge stone cathedral.) But look at my comments there, and the snobbish replies. Very disappointing.

[@davewvu1]

Hi Jeremy: Like you, I love to hear Diane play-anywhere, and any piece. She is indeed one of the best artists of our time. I'm an organist myself, and learn much even after 47 years on the bench from watching her play. I respect your opinion here, however, I must respectfully disagree with you regarding the comparison of Diane's rendition vs. the Biggs recording you cited. Many (although not all) organists agree that Biggs is still the standard by which organists are measured today. This takes nothing from Diane Bish; as I said, she is one of the finest organists of our time. But, as I'm sure you recognize, they are of two different styles. So there will always be something we like more about one performance vs. another. I don't think that either performance is necessarily "better" than the other, both are well played. Taste is indeed subjective. I still admire them both. Have a great day.

[@robinblankenship9234]

Yes she did. Oh, and, btw, so did Bach.

[@juliuscage6885]

Right, Jeremy! I would surely marry this woman. What she does makes my soul want to fly.

[@joer3481]

Jeremy D mee too :-)

[@HillRock]

This song and the style of the rendition has to rank as one of the very best pieces of music I have ever heard in my life. Only music haters would give it a thumbs down, but I give it an awesome thumbs up!

[@megbailey3562]

Same here

[@Lovingvictory1]

If someone gives a negative opinion, it's their right to do so. An opinion positive or negative is not hate. Did you know that the most loving thing you can do for yourself is to pray, which is the deepest type of thinking, and to pray thus.. Dear Lord, you make me as your image and likeness which is Love. Therefore I can not hate nor be hated.

[@Leisesturm]

@@Lovingvictory1 I smirk in your general direction

[@larrymerkle1672]

It's hard to imagine a less satisfying performance of this piece than that given here by Bish. Is she racing to finish it so she can can a departing flight? She's loud and fast. And got all the notes right. If you want to hear an outstanding performance of this piece, search KZbin for organist Olivier Penin, playing it on the Cavaillé-Coll organ in Ste. Clotilde in Paris.

[@newhavenneil]

@@larrymerkle1672 Totally and utterly agree- especially Penin, it is superb.

[@jameseberhardt2724]

So many don,t even realize how long it takes to learn out to play an organ to this standard! She is one of the best.

[@ianoverseas]

Gives me goosebumps. I first became aware of Bach through "Switched on Bach" in the 70s.

[@ewellfaul7026]

Me too! And this was the very first piece on that album! She plays it so fluidly.

[@grandpa9776]

Be careful how you mention that Album, church people would be reactive to trans performer W. Carlos.

[@ianoverseas]

@@grandpa9776 I had no idea W. Carlos was trans. Neither do I care. Ignorant people will find offensive at anything and that's their problem - not mine or yours. Nice trolling, btw - you got a hit!

[@jameshopper7840]

Happy THANKSGIVING each day! "Now THANK we all our God." J.S. Bach.

[@gnewsome1]

Just love the title We Thank Thee God, We Thank You!

[@Jane-yh3rn]

Music, such a gift from God...eyes welling up...so beautiful. Thanks be to God and thank you Ms. Bish for being faithful to share your gifts with us!

[@glenconverse1327]

MY eyes well up too every time I watch this video or play the recording; however, the video shows up the piece best.

[@bikeman11865]

I'll never forget the day I got a pair of AR 3a speakers in the early 70's while in college where I was a music major. They were supposedly the best at the time and the first thing I played on them was the synthesizer version of this piece from the SWITCHED ON BACH album. I was completely blown away at the sound on those speakers and this Bach Sinfonia. I played it over and over until I had every nuance of that piece memorized and still love it just as much today. If you like this piece (how could you not?) you HAVE to listen to the version I just told you about.....but you have to have a good set of speakers with good bass to appreciate this version. IT'S AMAZING!!!!

[@xLordOfNothingx]

I love SWITCHED ON BACH but boy this piece sounds so much layered in the pipe organ

[@nattwitham7900]

Mike, the first version of this was what I heard on the Switched On Bach Album in the late 60's...I was blown away! I STILL enjoy that album today!! So many ebbs and flows that all tied together at the climax and closing of the piece!! Diane does it beautiful organ justice here, and I'm hoping I can find a version by Virgil Fox eventually!!!

[@janabrazeal9898]

This is absolute heaven for me. Thank you Diane Bish!

[@josemanuelmallo]

After hearing several recordings, still the best version

[@johnperry9628]

Love Ms. Bish. What a sincere, modest, and skilled performer. Love the historical backdrops she gives. So many musicians become jaded in their later years but Ms. Bish retains a girlish enthusiasm always. This little sinfonia is terrific.

[@vickomen333]

Remember watching her every morning on Family Tv, Kenya🇰🇪 with my parents. Always blessed our mornings ❤️

[@andrearodigari4840]

No words. Beauty and beauty and beauty. Beautiful.

[@LaFaveBros]

Killer organist, great educator. Love Diane Bish!

[@charlesdavis7087]

And a great heart. She's helped so many other people (musicians). She's already gain a level of immortality in this old world. Bless her heart forever!

[@Cecile1670]

LaFave Bros

[@johnfarrell3749]

LaFave Bros i

[@hostlangr]

Killer organist? Whom? The organ? sqdXwd7FEyI

[@A7exandersca7es]

My eyes have been opened to the magic of the Bish

[@georgemurphy2579]

She has proven to the world that her Bach interpretations are beyond great !!!

[@robstearns1896]

Only one word for this.........magnificent !

[@jefftd202]

Diane is amazing. That Organ Will need an overhaul when she gets done with it. I'm surprised the pipes didn't blow out. Truly one of the worlds greats

[@hajimatusin4422]

Jeff Donaldson r8

[@mlussier1971]

After all these years, watching Miss Bish, I am still left breathless by an amazing performance. Her faith in the Lord, shines brightly through her music.

[@bcstechnologylimited896]

It seemed at the end that the audience was stunned for a few seconds by what they had just heard: a master interpreting the work of another master.

[@dietrichess9997]

I wish I could like this a thousand times. Thank you Diane Bish! I remember when I was a teenager (the 1980s), very much into heavy metal, I would see Diane Bish on some obscure cable channel on Sunday mornings, some church show I assume. She always had awesome crazy shoes. Forget the shoes though, she was amazing! I was stunned. I loved the keyboards of Jon Lord (Deep Purple) and my Dad noticed and pointed me toward Bach and such... And now I'm back to finding Wendy Carlos and Deep Purple and Diane Bish. Her shoes are pretty conservative in this video. 🙂

[@jricpotier]

Diane Bish should live forever.

[@robertmorris17]

Diane Bish is incomparable! She sets a tempo for this piece that many amateur organists start but can't keep it driving to the conclusion. Ms. Bish's registration is bright and the sounds don't get mushed together in the vastness of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. I love this performance.

[@Smaug1]

I wonder if the audience knew what a special thing they witnessed. I think I would be the happiest man in the world if I could witness her playing this in an old European church. I bet I would cry like a baby. I cried when I heard a sub-par rendition of Bach's Toccata & Fugue in such a church. The bass can be felt in one's chest, the sound echos for several seconds afterwards. It is absolutely breath-taking. To hear someone of Bish's caliber? It might be too much to take.

[@mugabiamon7226]

Jeremy D

[@wolfganghuhn7747]

I grew up in Germany and the bach pieces are made for smaller Baroque churches, in a gothic cathedral the echos are not right. 😁 but you are right, organ has to be listend to life

[@georgemurphy2579]

She is much older now, but still very much alive. Very Spiritual, too! She plays these European instruments in Germany and Holland on the "Joy of Music." Check it out!!!

[@chicorico70]

I did get to hear her perform live once. She opened with her own toccata-style version of "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today". I get chills just remembering her play it, and it was 20+ years ago.

[@Lustrum0005]

That was incredible and lovely to watch

[@jax-night]

12years ago and i still comments your performance. All my dreams are just to meet you Diane. It's impossible to play this organ like that, but it easier for you...

[@rodstartube]

She owns that organ

[@Lady95Jane]

She da boss

[@TiGoave5]

rodstartube yea she does.. mainly because she designed this one to herself! which it think is awesome..

[@dj6769]

Where’s this organ at?

[@bobelaviador]

J S Bach is beyond genious

[@PDXComputerdude]

Diane Bish is an American treasure.

[@herbertnedkailipuahilof.4732]

She's been my idol since i started self teaching myself the church organ 10 years ago

[@canislupus8995]

I respectfully diagree with you. In my opinion she`s not so an American treasure but even more a global jewel-gem for mankind, for fine music, perfecly played.

[@richiejohnson]

She's awesome. Virgil Fox used to buy up her old outfits

[@stephengibson7709]

Beautiful performance. Wonderful. Thank you. Stephen Gibson, Atlanta GA December 2024

[@DaleHubbard]

By far and away the best performance and interpretation of this gorgeous piece.

[@davebarclay4429]

Sorry to disagree but it's typical Diane Bish - too fast, too loud and tending towards virtuosity for its own sake.The French organists Olivier Penin and Thomas Ospital have recorded much superior performances, in M. Penin's case twice. Check them out to hear how it should be done.

[@DaleHubbard]

@@davebarclay4429 Thank you.

[@Smaug1]

I just read her Wikipedia page. She studied with Gustav Leonhardt. No WONDER she's so good!

[@frenchiecocorico1]

Don't forget she was awarded the french government a grant to study piano with Nadia Boulanger and organ with Marie Claire Alain in Paris too. "No WONDER she's so good !" She designed this 117 ranks Ruffati's organ in Fort Lauderdale, Florida whom she has the tenure.

[@danielponder690]

frenchiecocorico1 she also studied harmony with Nadia Boulanger while in Paris...(at Fontainbleau)

[@Smaug1]

+Jeremy D I'm re-reading that comment now, it's maybe not giving Diane enough of her own credit. This level of virtuosity cannot be attained without a lot of one's own hard work.

[@BrittonJOrwin]

That seriously deserves a standing ovation! That was AWESOME!

[@Tee_Jay_Seas]

A true masterpiece and she makes it look easy.

[@cookymonstr7918]

Honestly, the first smiling organist I have ever seen 😄

[@cheyenneskylark]

The most talented and best in her field...she plays with passion!

[@spikespa5208]

And like she's got a plane to catch.

[@jsb0321]

best performance i have heard of this piece. I love the way you can hear that 32' come on at the end!

[@stuartsenften237]

I thought it was the 64' come on at the End?

[@kar0l96]

This is truly soul healing

[@davidstabile700]

i had forgooten how much enjoyment i got from listening / watching Diane as she traveled from organ to organ...church to church

[@Michael231968]

I love this tempo, this brilliant, virtuoso interpretation. Bach certainly did the same. An admirable musician.

[@jgesselberty]

What an accomplished artist this woman is.

[@eire1334]

Maestra Bish brings such joy to all who listen to her play, especially in this piece. She truly brings glory and praise to Almighty God - Wir danken dir Gott, wir danken dir!!!

[@robertmorris17]

I love this performance. Ms. Bish looks so happy and she appears to just bounce with delight in this piece. Her tempo is a bit faster than Paul Jacobs at the Crystal Cathedral. The bright registration is incomparable with just the right blend of voices so that all the melodies in the sinfonia can heard clearly!

[@AnaMota]

This is fantastic, I can't stop listening. Genious!!! Glorious!!!​

[@CarlosCastillo-fv8ke]

Glory to our God in Jesus Christ Name for the Reformation and all blessings we received through it!!! Let's keep and save our Christian faith and culture!!!

[@robertmorris17]

This Diane Bish at her best. I love way she just bounces along on the bench and that smile makes me believe that this piece is an old friend of hers. Great performance!

[@noahpierson801]

At 2:25 that is a very gorgeous sounding reed in the pedal, amd also love how at the end it takes the audiance a few seconds to applaud, its like there in a trance, "OMG" shes so good"!!!!! there speechless

[@manuel.roesler]

Your observation on the audience's reaction sounds interesting: to me the applause starts rather early (the last chord still sounding). Maybe that is a good sign for cultural differences between old and new world? When performing the St. Matthew Passion in Jerusalem I even experienced applause right in the middle of the secondlast chord...

[@Leeroyxoxo]

She looks so joyful when playing

[@carlosvila805]

Espectacular performance!! Congratulations Diane!!.. Argentina, Buenos Aires

[@klemensberger1549]

That's where the punk goes on the manuals. Incredibly !!!! Wonderful sound, wonderful played.

[@jeffhollon1255]

Magnificent!!!!!

[@dougstorace321]

Always a race to the finish line with Ms. Bish.

[@gaborkovacs]

absolute objective pinnacle of this masterpiece - nothing above how she registers, plays and emphasizes with those tiny milliseconds

[@dmwcany]

OMG can she play!!! The best organist that there is.

[@petermende9002]

Diane Bish is an exceptional musician. Look at this joy when she is playing. J.S. Bach must be smiling HOW she is playing his organ works.

[@opertinicy]

I think Bach would be proud

[@EVXSYSTEMS]

And all from memory, no sight reading here. Truly impressive performance and sound that would make Bach proud!

[@5js8.61]

¡La amo, maestra Diane, y amo al divino Bach, al más grande de todos!... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@AdamSternoczky-c5y]

Nagyon szép, gyönyörű Bach zenéi a kedvenceim ☺️

[@rts100x5]

You would think that JS Bach didn't have anything to do but sit around and come up with masterpeices like this !!!

[@davidhamilton6001]

One of my all time favorites, this piece and performance are truly amazing

[@nornje]

Probably the best interpretation of the piece. Thanks!

[@pamelafrancis4476]

All the hard work alone in huge empty cold churches struggling to master this noble instrument have been worth it! Bravo!

[@richiejohnson]

Je t'adore Diane

[@lepetitorchestre2730]

Pour moi cette musique exprime la puissance de Dieu. C'est la victoire définitive du bien sur le mal, lorsque le christ ressuscité est descendu aux enfers et a vaincu Satan. C'est la jubilation de la résurrection du christ. Merci à Bach et à Diane Bish. Et quelle qualité de son. Merci.

[@jimwinchester339]

I can definitely sense her slowing down in some parts of this, but owing to the piece's complexity, we must assume she's doing this just so that the listener can hear every note and appreciate this profundity of this truly epic composition.

[@jefftd202]

One of the worlds great players

[@michaelbovee2477]

It's so much fun to watch and hear her play. It's as if she's singing and dancing. Bravo!!

[@p0rkjell0]

This absolutely brought a tear to my eye. Amazing.

[@SoggySandwich80]

Nobody would skip church if the organist played like that lmao

[@larrybeckham6652]

This the first time I heard a pipe organist play this piece. I heard Wendy Carlo's realization for years and it is my very favorite J.S. Bach piece. Carlos and Tomita was my introduction to classical music, basically. THANK YOU! This is great!

[@glenconverse1327]

This is the BEST I've ever heard Cantata No. 29, Thank you!

[@Antonio15262]

Che musica stupenda ed allegra, poi miss Diane è bravissima, molto sicura di se e di bell'aspetto

[@xLordOfNothingx]

My favorite performance of this piece ever, so many layers simply not present in other performances.

[@juliuscage6885]

I am so amazed. My soul wants to fly. Thank you, Diane.

[@lastnameinthebook]

Diane Bish always reminded me of the old Beach Boys song "Little Old Lady from Pasadena" - Go granny, go granny, go granny go.

[@pabloescobar7139]

takes mad skill to be moving both hands and your feet at the same time on this instrument. She's blessed

[@Tee_Jay_Seas]

This woman is truly magnificent! I first saw her jam out on the pipe organ when I was a kid on The Eternal Word Television Network. Since then, I've been a fan.

[@davidhughes5058]

The Ruffatti organ has such a bright tonal style. Very cheerful and lively. Brilliant performance

[@Maggiolone85]

Some say Bach was too "mathematical," but how can one be bored watching a person play such a complex & awe-inspiring piece or music & equipment?

[@dottifrechette6225]

I could listen to this every day & pretty much do. So wonderful!!!

[@tensorprodukt]

So far the best interpretation I have found of this piece :D

[@Artariastein]

Wenn nichts mehr geht im Leben, hören wir Bach! JSB war der Grösste! Und Diane spielt das ganz ausgezeichnet! ANTWORTEN

[@MrsAlexisClyde]

@ARFC1 Upon viewing again, and taking your explanation under advisement, I Discovered the cloth shifting from her front side when here hand moved to her posterior. You are absolutely right. She was pulling the robes out of the way. Jolly good!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

My parents took me to church a lot and I always liked the organ. Trumpet is my favorite , and the 2 together are so Glorious.

[@Maxdesander]

I was at wedding in Killarney, Ireland. The ceremony was over, so I went up to the organ loft, to say hello to my brother, Sean, who had been playing for the wedding. I asked him to play this piece, and he did. I stood there amidst all the pipes, as they came on song, my chest was bursting with pride and the power of the music, He played it better than anyone I've ever heard. When he finished, the tears were running down my face, & then, I realised, I forgot to switch on my video camera...

[@georgieleejrs8299]

yes I agree as well she played this piece with the power it deserves;. has that Grace and fliar of what she wants to do for music today!!

[@craigcollings5568]

OMG that was awesome! Thanks for just being you Diane.