Bach - Cantata Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme BWV 140 - Van Veldhoven | Netherlands Bach Society

[@bach]

0:07 Wachet auf (Choral) 7:51 Er kommt (Rezitativ) 9:00 Wenn kömmst du (Duett) 15:19 Zion hört (Choral) 19:43 So geht herein (Rezitativ) 21:15 Mein Freund (Duett) 26:43 Gloria sei dir gesungen (Choral)

[@jacquesduchesnay3952]

Cadences instrumentales et. colorations vocales

[@amersebastianucedaparedes3891]

thanks!

[@kolumbienmappemanuelasalga4770]

Pratham S Hegde - official channel Uch

[@variflex8014]

@Pratham S Hegde - official channel very important !!

[@ceciliafermandois3262]

Sublime siempre Bach, aún mas en esta interpretación. Gracias.

[@hanybeshr2007]

As an Egyptian, I am so grateful for the Dutch for perserving this precious heritage of Bach, the best composer of all time. Truly, Music knows no boundaries.

[@РольфПешиход]

Are you a Copt?

[@bastiennietveld7128]

And indeed, the Dutch musisians are the best and only musisians in the the world to interpretate Bach. Why ? I don't know ! Maybe because there is the distance between 'music' and 'religion' ? 😮

[@octopusmime]

om shanti om worldwide

[@sorim1967]

@@bastiennietveld7128 What a myopic and just ridiculously ignorant statement

[@GermanGreetings]

Love to Egypt🌹

[@chalismi]

To the Netherlands Bach Society: I' m a music teacher from Athens, Greece. I' ve passed countless hours marvelling on your rendition of Bach 's Cantatas. They sound so eternally fresh and spiritually deep. Each time I listen I discover something interesting, something new. Thank you!!!!

[@maurisilliagabriel6020]

This is spiritual frequency that connect you to God as Music and Art. The Bach legacy is eternal to comfort souls in good and difficult times. Thank you The Netherlands Bach Society for such outstanding performance that enabled us to connect with the Divine.

[@eastonhubbard7963]

Thank the Lord for this music. I wish music in church today could still be this beautiful.

[@dst0212]

Dann muss du auch in die Kirche gehen, dort findest du solche Musik.

[@GermanGreetings]

...all over the world - thanks to Mendelssohn-Bartholdy in first line - Bach is alive in countless churches and concert halls... only one example from the other side of the atlantic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGexhJemZ9qFm68 🌹 And here... mention this one :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYu5n2yEj9asrtU

[@lilibetp]

​@@dst0212not in Oklahoma, you don't. It's all modern "praise" music, with nothing behind it.

[@leonardolorenzo8900]

Good comment, nowadays music is a trash commercial pop pseudo Christian loud noise.

[@daviddequay3330]

Reading all the comments here, as a Chicagoan, listening and sharing this beyond magnificent gift of music with all of you tells me Bach has achieved a wish from all of the world that goes beyond any faith or religion. He has connected all of us, centuries later, via the gift of music. I am deeply touched by his music, and by extension, to all of you whose heart has been similarly moved.

[@DanielJulioPauni]

as an Argentinian , with a son and two grandchildren growing in Uptown Chicago, I share the same pleasure with David

[@dst0212]

Toll beschrieben, Danke und Gott segne Dich. Gruß aus Deutschland (Germany)

[@1976DSCH]

Bach has so many followers!

[@1guitarlover]

J.S. Bach was a gift from God itself to mankind. ❤✝️

[@sallybayly]

I’m not religious but I can’t help but agree!!

[@jensbaumbach9232]

Diese Musik kann in schweren Zeiten die Seele aufrichten und beim Weiterleben sehr behilflich sein.

[@Lawrence3292]

Oh ja!

[@airamesereht]

JA und AMEN ❤

[@airamesereht]

❤ ❤❤

[@valtergilenardi2639]

Oppure può aiutare a Guarire dalla Depressione maggiore come me. Questa non è solo Musica ...Questa è Linfa rinvigorente per l'Anima sofferente e abbattuta. Questa è una Medicina Miracolosa proveniente dal Cielo! Amen! 😎🙏❤🎇🎆✨🌌🌞🪐👑🎼🎻🎺🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🕍⛪ Saluti da Lecce South Italy Baroque City

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

Musik ist keine „therapie“. Man soll nicht Kunst mit persönlichen problemen vermischen.

[@MultiScorpion65]

Bach - the greatest ever, ever and forever! My father said this to me as I were 17 years old. He was round about 50 years old. My father died. No I am over 50 years old and I understand him now: Bach was and will be the greatest componist of all times!

[@davidbrown8763]

Our World is so much richer because it was visited by Johann Sebastian Bach. Beautiful version - brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful performance of yet another of the many musical miracles by the Master - which I simply cannot get enough of. Many thanks to the Netherlands Bach Society of musical geniuses and most excellent interpreters of genius Master Maestro Bach. I absolutely love your performances.

[@davidmaddaford930]

Well said, David

[@zoltan1013]

Somebody wrote: J. S.Bach spoke about God to te people, and about the pepople to God... Zoltán from Hungary

[@davidbrown8763]

@@zoltan1013 Through the medium of great music

[@desireevalencia5587]

when the humans let be inspired by Gott, our Lord, they can create some sublime works, like a bit from the heaven. The actual music is not more touched by Gott, the people has the lost the Faith, they ca'n't create more such heavenly music. The modern music is product from the oposite side (the hell)

[@kevinbyrne8339]

Totally. From a Nineties/ Noughties kid. Fantastic.

[@krzysztofszotowicz5378]

Bach is ruthless. He strikes us with the beauty of his compositions in such a way that it is difficult to experience this music without tears. However, it happens when performers achieve a really high level. Praise to you Netherlands Bach Society for all this beauty.

[@ОксанаЧернова-у7ц]

❤

[@PbPomper]

I don't say it often, but seeing such amazing quality uploads shared with everyone around the world for free makes me proud to be Dutch :-)

[@nickyork8901]

There are many things the Dutch do better than anyone else including...telling it like it is, and Bach!

[@raimondosansevero8475]

Proud to be european like a proud Dutch! :)

[@paulsmith5752]

@@nickyork8901 When I learned that Masa-aki Suzuki had been a pupil of Koopman's, his knack with Bach suddenly all made sense...

[@jaikee9477]

Being German, as you might know my country has a lot of different neighbouring countries so we can say from experience that the Dutch are the nicest neighbours any country could possibly have in this world. You should be proud because this is by far the most precious channel on all of KZbin. So much value and beauty for free, it's almost a crime.

[@musicstewart9744]

PbPomper Seeing these knowing that the nutcase who is currently in charge would never watch nor appreciate these uploads is at the core of why I am leaving my country.

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

From the bottom of my heart I thank you Netherlands Bach Society. This recording is single handedly pulling me out of a dark place day after day . I feel a renewed optimism for humanity when I listen to this cantata, with its immeasurable beauty. Joy and hope in audible form. I love it beyond comprehension. Thank you again 🙏

[@arunagreen8119]

I totally know what you mean. I've got a serious health issue at the moment and this recording is great. Bach makes life worth living.

[@ticklemetimbers712]

Sebastian Bach just has that affect on people

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

@@arunagreen8119 he certainly does. I hope you are feeling better Aruna 💙. Hang in there

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

@@ticklemetimbers712 I can’t even begin to explain what Bach’s music does to me. It’s not even comparable to any other music made/composed by anyone.

[@annabellem365]

“Joy and hope in audible form”. Thank you! Remembering why we were given these hands and voices - not to keep falling into tribalism but to create beauty like these wonderful musicians 🙏

[@johndonohoe7281]

To be sitting in my house listening to such beautiful music, is a true gift. I need nothing else. Thank you.

[@johndonohoe7281]

15.35 tears well up in my eyes. It's so beautiful in the early morning.

[@jadefromkorea]

indeed my friend

[@CochinKerala]

I'm sitting here on my armchair sipping tea, listening to the most beautiful music composed by the greatest composer in history. Thank you God!

[@lightespeed]

I'm with you.

[@bernardtoilliez3007]

Ich habe genug ! Merci BNS

[@angelbaby78]

Praise the Lord for Bach…

[@katherinewyatt9585]

If only Bach knew the immeasurable gift he has left the world. Having heard this cantata for the first time it just lifts me higher and higher and the richness of the sound carries me to a place where I can deal with this life. His music gives one such strength and we try to put words to out feelings. Sometimes we get it right. At other times the beauty of the music is just that, too beautiful to put into words.

[@toniotonio4366]

Allez donc à Leipzig: chaque année il y a un festival BACH! Dans les églises mêmes de BACH: Sankt Thomas et Sankt Nikolai!!!

[@princeandrey]

Lucky you, to be hearing it for the first time! I've played in ever day of my very long life! It still moves me to tears!

[@princeandrey]

@@brianbrotherston5940 Are they CD's or DVDs? The visuals are wonderfully complementary!

[@princeandrey]

@@brianbrotherston5940 Thanks!

[@katherinewyatt9585]

@@princeandrey So much of Bach's music moves me to tears. Thank you for replying. Anyone who loves Bach......

[@karlgrafvonmoy883]

Es gibt über 200 Kantaten von J.S:B., eine schöner, tiefsinniger als die andere ...ja und dann gibt es eben noch "Wachet auf...", und wenn die Musiker der Netherlands Bach Society diese Kantate vorträgt, dann kommen einem die Tränen, denn dieses Werk ist einfach überirdisch schön. Danke, Ihr Niederländer!

[@Erdnussspass]

When I hear this, I think, one reason God created humans is, that they can praise him more beautifully than all the angels. And at the same time, their praise of God makes them happy and fulfilled. Praise of God as food and fire for souls. What a praiseworthy, good Creator!

[@stenfjord1]

As a latecomer to the cantatas, age 68, I can see what I have been missing. This is my first experience with this cantata. I have to say I was moved to tears. There is something about hearing, for the first time, something you realize you will listen to for the rest of your life. Thank you!

[@lioneljohn361989]

Hubert parry, Jeruselem ?

[@davidballard2829]

Bach knew he had written a good one with 'Wachet auf'. Another he was particularly pleased with was no 82, which I think is even greater. My wife and I are listening through all of the cantatas at the rate of one per week. There are very, very few unsatisfactory ones. Wonderful experiences.

[@Jivanmuktishu]

@@davidballard2829 What a wonder it must have been to get a live Cantata every week, and every one of them worth hearing. This is a cheerful one; try Ein Feste Burg for something more suited to our present plague.

[@davidballard2829]

@@Jivanmuktishu Hi and thanks for the recommendation. We'd normally listen to Cantata 80 (which I don't know) on 31st October next (it was written for 'Reformation Day') but, you know what, I might sneak it in much earlier than that. I see that is is rated as a 1* cantata - that is, one of the top 20 or so. Looking forward to it. And stay well and safe yourself in these strange times, which seem still to be very challenging.

[@resourcedragon]

@@davidballard2829: I don't think Bach wrote _any_ dud sacred cantatas.

[@dlbbhsaa]

Maria Keohane = uniquely beautiful natural vocal timbre + impeccable technique + superb stage presence and dramatic sensibility.

[@giovanna722]

Yes, she is wonderful. ❤

[@ianwallace6724]

This is the purest expression of civilisation

[@steveschmidt5156]

Yes, it does give one hope for our species and sustains the claim that we lie somewhere between the beasts and the angels.

[@ludwigvanbeethoven61]

And the highest level

[@carlkuss]

I am an American but I worked in the Netherlands for 23 years as a priest. (Now I work in Mexico in the Zona Maya.) But I am celebrating this Holy Saturday with the Dutch and their great love for JSB. I spent many a happy hour listening to the Bach Edition that Kruidvat produced (while driving around). But this is sublime in image and music. And it just grows in its wonderful greatness this music.

[@Hans-k9s]

Heel mooi antwoord,dank daarvoor

[@CarmenGarcia-ib2hr]

00⁰000⁰⁰⁰⁰⁰⁰00⁰⁰⁰0⁰⁰

[@ernst-dietmarhorstmann4949]

"Wachet auf !" "Wake up !" "Wakker worden !" Das ist die Essenz. That is the essence. Dat is de essentie. Greetings from Hamburg/Germany

[@BruceBanner-eg8vs]

Bach makes life worth living.

[@CarolMondrian]

Here in Brazil, making my baby sleep listening this music of haven! Love Bach.

[@fredericodecastro5130]

Que bonito, Carol! A propósito, recomendo muitíssimo a apreciação da obra de um compositor clássico nascido no Brasil, radicado na Europa há alguns anos. Ele se dedica principalmente à música sacra. Sinto-me como uma espécie de embaixador não oficial de sua música - e, efetivamente, também um de seus poucos apoiadores. Ele é muito, muito talentoso. Você não ficará desapontado. kzbin.info

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

Yeah! Really boring music.

[@pjkhunold]

Die Interpretationen der Nederlands Bach Society bringen eine Saite in meiner Seele zum Klingen. So klar, so perfekt, so schön. Danke

[@winchellcraig9981]

The mu’ezzins call is not music, Sir! This is…

[@berulan8463]

@P WM Can read german and you're right. :)

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Ja, ich habe das Gefühl, in der Vergangenheit zu sehen (und zu hören) ... aber mit besserer Hygiene und Beleuchtung.

[@ericsilberman1416]

I don't even speak German and I felt the greatness of your awesome comment

[@juerbert1]

@@winchellcraig9981 , indeed !!

[@albertnjoh9385]

J S Bach was one of God's greatest gifts to mankind . This Cantata is just magnificent.

[@rubesubetube2010]

It´s amazing what Bach can make with a simple and beauty choral melody. God's Voice keeps calling the world to awake

[@michielvdvlies3315]

sadly enough 80% of the world is asleep and dont take heed to Gods call

[@LudgerKlein1]

yes its true! he is the grandmaster of church music!

[@ttwiligh7]

@@michielvdvlies3315 It's sad to see some people don't realize Christianity is just one of many human believes, no more, no less. It also doesn't necessarily make good people. NO. Bible is so outdated that it totally conflicts human history and natural science. But music is much more universal because it deals with human emotions. So I can listen to Bach. Bible never convinces me, but Bach does.

[@michielvdvlies3315]

@@ttwiligh7 the bible convinced me and Bach. Bible isn't outdated more and more come to know Yeshua even atheist who are willing to do research. Check the KZbin channel coldcasechristianity for example.

[@ttwiligh7]

@@michielvdvlies3315 Thanks for the reply. I apologize for bringing this up. This wasn't a good place for this kind of argument. I'll go back to enjoy music again. Have a good one.

[@LBach-eq4ks]

Finally, finally the courage to take that solemn tempo in the entrance choir! Most often conductors take it much too quick. Thank you.

[@georgesclermont1911]

In my late teens (70 years ago) I purchased an LP of this cantata and was hooked on Bach, a fascination that never ceased. This is truly a magnificient recording: it is as Bach would have performed it: simple, joyous yet respectful.

[@vegangainzhue4548]

What a wonderful comment, thank you

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

You have no idea about how Bach would have wanted this to sound. Dont be so disrespectful to speak for BACH.

[@thomasakerberg6765]

I have right now troubled times due to alcohol abuse. My passion for music is massive and deep. I don´t know why i´m writing this. Take care!

[@muratbayral]

I've listened "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" maybe million times in my life but never like that! Thank you!

[@rogelio2ify]

Amen! BWV 140 was my introduction to the cantatas of JS Bach, maybe 70 years ago. Over a lifetime of listening to this work, I have never heard a more inspired performance. Not to mention, a beautiful audio and video recording.

[@voroshilovechelon]

They used the original Baroque instruments

[@SordidGuy]

As have I my friend. And I am in absolute awe!!!

[@Cancun771]

It is just breathtaking, I'm literally tearing up. Bach would have given an arm and a leg to be able to work with you people.

[@alir8912]

0:24 i love this scene, when the clarinet plays the wonderful melody and how he and Maria Keohane look at each other, it shows the magic of the music

[@iggyreilly2463]

The opening chorus has such a wonderful pulse, a gentle swing in a slow three, made more elegant with dotted rhythms and counterpoint, suspensions, and these wonderful divided choral interpolations. It has such an inexorable flow, yet it's never hurried; I am made to sit quietly, to let go of all the bustling in my life, and to recalibrate with Bach and with God. No other composer quite accomplishes this.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

Absolutely agree, Iggy! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@basilthrush3537]

Well said

[@joshuafruend3348]

As my family and I mourn a dearly loved friend’s passing, Bach’s music lifts my spirits, pointing us all to our Lord’s true comfort and peace.

[@adude394]

Each time I hear "Zion hört", I am amazed by how Bach fits the chorale theme into his accompaniment. Simply genius. Thanks to the Netherlands Bach Society for posting this wonderful performance.

[@peterschmidt7972]

...diese Musik geht in die Tiefe - eigentlich findet sich hier das höchste Lob nicht in Worten - sondern in Tränen

[@james_loney]

This is a MASTERPIECE ON ALL LEVELS. The music itself of course is a masterpiece of concentration on text and musical precision. But then this performance, which in the blackest of times in the last 80 years I have listened to for comfort and succor so often, goes so beyond anything anyone could reasonably expect on KZbin! This performance of Wachet Auf is, for me, the apotheosis of anything that KZbin and social media can do for us. No English "top group' or French ensemble can rival this single performance of this exquisite and curt Bach cantata. There are multiple intimate camera angles; there are several solists and each renders the singing (not the 'performance' which I am sure Bach would have suspected) in a convincing and revelatory way. At every moment you feel you are in the church, over and among the spectators, we are close to the singers. One never feels that, 'up there' somewhere, there is a proscenium arch. And so WE ARE THE MUSIC ITSELF, WITH THE SINGERS AND THE COMPOSER'S INTENT. -- Of this performance, then: there is no more personal, introspective, and intimate rendition of any piece of music by Bach (I believe) right now on planet earth. This is simply a masterpiece of execution, a masterpiece of intelligent conducting, a masterpiece of intuiive and studied understanding, and finally a masterpiece of being human and seeking divinity and redemption (I speak as a Buddhist). Quite simply: there is nothing like this among millions of other KZbin videos. I sent this to a friend in New York City tonight. He said he would breal into tears had he been there in person. -- Your Honors: we rest our case. Thank you to the Bach Society and to Jos van Veldhoven who called this miracle into the material world and preserved it for us. Please continue to lead us forward. Never have we had more need of you. We need you, now. Please please lead us forward

[@eduardovinueza9682]

Beautifully written. 💛💫

[@miran4471]

❤️🌷🙏

[@jvdb0001]

@@miran4471 🙌🙌kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXWUk4Sbmqqib68

[@danshorb7719]

Amen. Selah.

[@basilem7909]

Thanks, Apotheosis indeed!

[@JuanRodriguez-jn7zx]

All german speakers will have the opportunity of hear the gospel, generation, after generation thanks to Bach. To GOD be the glory!!!

[@francoislarroque5818]

C'est une interprétation magnifique du plus grand musicien de tous les temps ! Vive la Sainte Allemagne dont il est l'héritier ! Et vive les Pays-Bas qui l'interprètent si bellement !

[@dst0212]

Ich als Deutscher sehe das Holland, Bach genauso lieben wie ich. Danke für dieses hochwertige Konzert, ihr seit Klasse

[@davidwolters9178]

Dank dank voor deze schitterende uitvoering vitaminen voor de geest rn voor het hart. Subliem 🙏🙏🙏🙏🇱🇺🇱🇺🇱🇺

[@gerardvannoort4917]

Good work nice voice..perfect... better than this is not possible !!! The voice from Maria...very very nice !!! I love this voice...so clear well done Maria !!!

[@renessda5519]

What could be better to start the day after waking up than listening to the Bach's Chorale 'Wachet auf'?

[@totally_not_a_bot]

You can tell that every one of them is having fun in that intense musician way, and I love that.

[@lwmosher49]

From the United States, Thank you for this hope for humanity at our difficult times.

[@onetaste629]

As an Australian stuck in the Uk lockdown waiting to get back to the Netherlands the NBS is a sanctuary that provides great relief from the uncertainty and emotional turmoil of this pandemic. Many thanks!

[@lyndallgreen993]

Andrew Stewart Agreed, such a wonderful distraction ( as an Australian )

[@louismart]

Hope you aren’t stuck again!

[@charlesblack4657]

This is about as close as we can get to heaven on earth.

[@chrisnowakowski8869]

Recently discovered the Netherlands Bach Society on KZbin during the Covid-19 lockdown. My wife and I have been swept away by the beauty of the music and the outstanding performance...on period instruments as well. When things improve we plan a visit to Holland to see the Society perform live. Thank you for the outstanding music made available to the world for free in a world that knows the price of everything but the value of nothing.

[@waynegranvillesmith8535]

Really wish you both achieve this noble goal!

[@jamesrockybullin5250]

That bass looks so happy to be singing such wonderful music. It's amazing how much a smile can improve a performance.

[@tomtorrell8019]

Beautiful cantata. It makes me feel there is still hope for humanity. So soothingingly remarkable these works were done over 200 yrs ago

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

Nearly 300 years! 291 to be precise.

I am from Brazil and only today I discovered this channel because my brother shared a video with me. It's been two hours that I am, emotional, static and thanking God for Bach's work. How to define the indefinable? Thank you Bach society. What an incredible job. I am a photographer and would like to congratulate the film crew. It's fantastic. Thank you. Long live to the channel.

[@fredericodecastro5130]

André, recomendo muitíssimo a apreciação da obra de um compositor clássico nascido no Brasil, radicado na Europa há alguns anos. Ele se dedica principalmente à música sacra. Sinto-me como uma espécie de embaixador não oficial de sua música - e, efetivamente, também um de seus poucos apoiadores. Ele é muito, muito talentoso. Você não ficará desapontado. kzbin.info

@@fredericodecastro5130 obrigado. Vou ouvir com certeza

[@fredericodecastro5130]

@ Fico feliz por isso!

[@leslong5646]

Me too

[@spmoran4703]

I love these people and their dedication to bringing the works of J S Bach . You us . Thank you .

[@elikoe9090]

Danke für die wunderschöne Durchführung dieser Kantate ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mwewering]

Fast 300 Jahre trennen uns von der Erschaffung diesen Meisterwerkes aus Menschenhand zu Ehren Gottes. Der Glanz diesen Zeichens menschlicher Schöpferkraft wird in jedem Moment der Jetztzeit deutlich und stellt jeden Glanz des Goldes und aller materiellen Fixiertest in den Schatten. Die Seele lacht, das Herz hüpft vor Freude ob aller Verbundenheit mit dieser Wohltat. DANKE.

[@musicfanBRA]

This series of recordings by the Ned. Bach Society is yet another gift from the world from the nice Dutch people . You have every right to be proud of your country. Nice, tolerant people, cultivated, with a sense of humor, also very beautiful. Just watch these musicians, for example. "If you ain't Dutch, you ain't much." Love from Brazil.

[@weiterimtext8134]

Nicht häufig erlebt man so einen frischen tänzelnden Bach! Wir holen ihn uns als große Freude, auch oder besonders in trüben Zeiten, zurück: 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme'!

[@micheal49]

"Mein Freund" was a master class: How to handle trio ensemble. Wonderful!

[@Dilley_G45]

Thanks for the upload. JS Bach wrote excellent music and he clearly had an impact on the reformation. I wish church music today was like this

[@calebtitusarinaitwe]

The human voice is the best musical natural instrument that God endowed man with to worship Him alone. Hands down!

[@musicfanBRA]

Outstanding.!11:10 When the bass sings "Ich comme", he's not just singing notes, he's affirming with all his heart that he (Jesus) will, indeed, come to that soul. Well done, sir.

[@danshorb7719]

The opening chorus feeds my body and soul. It is perfect in every way. If there is heavenly music on earth, this is it.

[@Reino_X]

The mein freund duet was also good

[@Reino_X]

Also the BWV1027 was also heavenly

[@mrroneill99]

Sublime! Thanks to Bach and yourselves for raising our humanity to a higher level. We are all uplifted! 👍🏻❤️👏👌😇

[@raffireal]

yessssss!!!!!

[@joseluisgimenezperez909]

Bach es símil Deus!

[@manuelaformoso4647]

I agree

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Bach always soothes the soul. Always in my arsenal, always in my heart!!!

[@marcossidoruk8033]

This guy composed soooo many cantatas, and each one of them sounds so good. The inmensity of His genius Is beyond my comprehension.

[@TheSimLord]

Usually weekly too. He churned em out at an incredible pace.

[@dlevi67]

"Nicht Bach, Meer er sollte heissen". Coming from none other than Beethoven.

[@kevinriley1792]

There's a lifetime's listening in these works. Among my current favourites are Nos 29 and 78...

[@toniotonio4366]

@@kevinriley1792 Secouez-vous les puces avec BWV 106, BWV 54!

[@kevinriley1792]

@@toniotonio4366 Merci pour le tuyau ! Des merveilles tout les deux !

[@angelicafernandez1404]

Thank you God for giving Bach to us. Thank you for the performance.

[@MehdiD.Ardebili]

This glorious music and channel are together one of the greatest gifts ever bestowed upon humanity! I could listen to Bach for all eternity.

[@pierrebouchet7670]

You will listen him in etrnity, as he always wrote his music for God !

[@pamblackley2771]

Beautifully put! He wrote his music for God Almighty!

[@cosmofoxgaming1268]

Bach’s last words always stick with me. “Do not cry for me, for I go where music is born”.

[@purpurina5663]

I’m certain we will -it must be played on repeat in heaven. But this comes mighty close to the angelic choirs!

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I hope I will!

[@helenemiklas8192]

Was für eine schöne Überraschung bei dieser fantastischen Aufnahme auch Daniel Johannsen zu erleben!

[@williamstarsinic4244]

The way he maintains the rhythmic drive is exceptional. The heartbeat is light yet and dancesvjoyfully. The dramatic quality is also well shaped.

[@johnmackey8307]

Approaching 2 million views, and probably 3k of that was from me putting this specific piece on repeat. I made a habit of playing this during shift change from the evening to morning shift, and it seemed to make everyone coming in smile.

[@littleone9401]

This is beautiful!! Thank you, my Dutch mother, for showing me this talented group.

[@emanuelmesquita4884]

This work and this interpretation are beyond sublime. A genius without parallel in musical creation, Bach puts true Beauty in a score and extraordinary musicians give it the life that emanates from musical symbols as they leap into instruments and voices. The quality of the recording is magnificent, allowing every detail, every detail to be absorbed. One feels in the musicians a natural humility of who knows that they are only part of the Music, embodying the work and not becoming conceited with the applauses. We are privileged to have been offered such greatness! Thank you.

[@lukasburgering1477]

This is my all time favorite Bach cantate. Thank you Netherlands Bach Society for this magnificent recording. Zion hört die Wächter singen ... I can listen all day to that music. I believe that Bach must have had a direct line with God when he wrote this.

[@dennispearson9287]

This is the Highest level of Art on Utube !!!....The Consistently Flawless Interpretions of This Incredible Ensemble Has Left Me in Total Awe !!!....In Light of The Horrors of This Worldwide Pandemic , The Music Coming From This God Sent Group , Has Turned Our Lockdowns Into Heaven !!!....

[@mikekeyes6102]

I've been trying to imagine what my life would be like if Bach had not existed; I guess Mozart would have to fill the empty space. But not knowing the music of the sublimest artist humanity has ever known.... I suppose life would go on regardless. How unbelievably blessed we are to be able to press a few keys and hear beautifully realized performances of this transcendent art. Thanks be to all these wonderful musicians who work so hard to make such excellent recordings.

[@rosaus6]

Благодарю за столь щедрый дар! Доброго вам здоровья!❤❤❤

[@wilma8326]

I am not a knower of classical music, just enjoying it if I come across it. And this was epic and deeply moving ❤️😇🙏 And what also struck me was seeing and hearing how everybody was playing their own unique part, big or small, in their own beautiful way, making the whole sound even more great. This is how I want the world to be 🥰

[@ablack7777]

Be a knower!! I think you would make a great knower! I love your comment.

[@JavierVillamorLugo]

@ablack7777Toda música se interpreta como si cada nota la hiciera progresivamente más elevada, más pura más sublime. Toda la cantidad de notas y silencios lo clarifica. El ideal es que al final no sobre ni falte nada. Éso consigue Bach. ❤

[@chrisbo3493]

Das Schöne und vollkommen göttliche. Danke und hoffen wir auf den Triumph dieser Töne und Stimmungen.

[@lesliecunliffe4450]

Thank the Lord for Bach's glorious, sacred music. This cantata is very, very special.

[@richardh.stewart7728]

Absolutely agree! By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. kzbin.info

[@baxtercol]

A blessed Advent and holy Christmas to all. Jesus, we lovingly wait!

[@seccarda1195]

You can feel the spirituality in this work. Beautiful rendition!

[@dogcow64]

It's amazing how the first movement builds tension until it resolves with an unexpected key change in the wonderful Hallelujah (5:05). It is a special moment that the first time one realizes it, it takes you fully defenceless. Even the most agnostic surrenders to faith.

[@scriabinop23]

There is nothing better than that moment of the developing Hallelujah opened by Tim Mead. Such great direction.

[@johnvarvarousis5543]

This was the first Cantata I listened to years ago when I was in high school. to this day, and even now, I always hear the quite tread of Christ slowly approaching Zion, while, metaphorically the wise virgins wait, joyously, as if jumping up and down like delighted children. Since then, I have discovered worlds of unimaginable delights in all of Bach's cantata's and thank God for this.

[@therightmusic7639]

Bach's music is like spring water that bathes the senses and refreshes the soul ... Mostly if it is performed by veteran musicians who love and understand his music ... Delightful rendition. Bravi!!!

[@cuadrantmobile2997]

I have no words... Thats so divine.

[@trudidolder6122]

Ich habe Bach gesungen, gespielt und studiert. Er fordert nur das Allerbeste von seinen “Musikanten”. Just love this intimate version. Each one is a soloist and ist makes this concert an unforgettable experience. Well done....

[@dorisfischer9653]

Mathias Schmutzler und sein Glas am Sande Trompeter Matthias Schmutzler

[@trudidolder6122]

Doris Fischer ???????

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Bach was of flesh and blood and every Sunday he had a new cantata to be played at his church. How this heavenly music can be born during his life with wife and a lot of children, quite a normal family life, is a mystery. But born it is, this music that still holds us in its grip. And yes, it is a heavenly music, but made by a man just like you and me. I find this uptaking also heavenly.

[@GuitarAndMusicLessons]

My favorite of all of Bach's masterpieces. Impeccably performed. Thank you! 💕

[@ОляИванова-щ7н]

Благодарю Вас за это видео!🙏 Музыка Божественная!🌈🌈🌈☀️☀️☀️❤️❤️❤️

[@marguerite.6801]

Ну вот он, родной комментарий, которого не могло не быть. 🙏💝

[@fredrickvanolphen3299]

Thanks so much Bach Society! ❤️🙏❤️ This piece was created for this time! I believe we're about a week away. Yes, 'wash it off' ! - that last stain on your wedding garment. Bach beckons us NOW from thel heavenlys - 'Wachet Auf' , ruft uns die Stimme ("Wake up", The voice of the Watchmen calls to us)

[@angie.mci10]

I listen to this every now and then each time i dont recall my purpose here on earth. I thank papa Bach for this music, and God for Bach.

[@patrickstewart920]

This is incredible - like Angels on earth - I feel the Love, Faith and Hope in every note....Echoing St Augustine "They who sing pray twice" You sing the wonders the Lord has wrought in our salvation history. With lyre and harp, strings and reeds, and voices sent from heaven you truly praise the transcendent greatness of God. PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL!

[@cynthiaalsup3585]

Love that you are mentioning the ultimate purpose of Bach's work, to praise God. It's usually not mentioned, like they're ashamed of godliness.

[@michielvdvlies3315]

@@cynthiaalsup3585 they are! in this liberal open minded world ppl think they dont need God anymore

[@juerbert1]

@EF , Amen !

[@FlissG1]

I love the comments on this page! What a gift the LORD gave to the world in J S Bach. Enriches our lives with HOPE, JOY, PEACE and such gratitude. May the Lord bless this group so much for being such a gift to us in lockdown. For those who can, let us help them financially at this time. May JOY, HOPE and PEACE be our anchors as we join in this rich, abundant feast. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts as we all wait to see you live.

[@skymarshallmarz5573]

The thing that distinguishes these great performances above the ones I heard about 30 yrs ago is the virtuosity and the reverence and the joy these performers exude. It is infectious.

[@brumels1570]

Check out Joshua Rifkin's recording from 30 years ago where he used one singer per part.

[@skymarshallmarz5573]

@@brumels1570 That I am not into, even though it probably was a fine performance. Theres even a Bach 3rd orchestral without the trumpets. I dissed that one quick.

[@lefteristsiligiris6844]

Noch eine brillante Interpetation der N.B.Society !, Danke.

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

Bach's music makes my soul soar especially when it is performed with such reverence and dignity such as this impeccable performance. Beautiful

[@Hilde_von_Derp]

I just want to thank the Netherlands Bach Society for this amazing project. In addition to your fantastic musical talent, your commitment to this mammoth task is heartwarming and the technical proficiency of your recordings is second to none. Thank you again for bringng us all the magic of Bach.

[@tanyapavlenko9176]

It's a masterpiece - starting from Bach and ending the cameraman.