J.S. Bach - Andante and Allegro from sonata in e minor

[@amandabrown4895]

Oh how much darker the world would be without Bach!! Well played!

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

I can't even imagine a world without Bach.

[@captebbtide]

@Anna Dayton And with the wretched pop "music" of today, we HAVE gone "Bach"! But with a good Liszt of the classics, we can get a much better Handel on great music, otherwise life, as I'm sure you know, would B-flat!

[@concretejungle7513]

@@captebbtide Enjoyed your witty comment! My first love is baroque music but I do enjoy modern music in all it's form (if I can see some real creativity. But the again, who am I to judge).

[@captebbtide]

@@concretejungle7513 You have every right to judge! I believe you have an excellent taste in fine music, thank goodness we have KZbin to help us refine our experiences with classical music.

[@Silvertongue8]

Or handel,, I adore the baroque period, if I had to choose from a favourite I always styugge trying to choose by between Bach or Handel or even telemann, or actually Vivaldi,, he hs SO much more than 4 seasons, but yes a life without Bach would be unthinkable

[@thpeti]

Dear Kristine! This recording made me crying, it makes me remembering to a music school competition concert when I was around 18, and I was playing Bach's BWV1033 on a treble recorder. When I was playing that sonata's 3rd movement, I saw a couple sitting in the last row. Then I was watching them, and played it for them. After the piece, I was crying a bit. I could not learn this one [bwv1034 in this video] when I was a kid, I didn't have the score, and even I couldn't play the highest Fis note on my cheap alto recorder. I had a CD, and this Bach e-minor was the favourite track on that disc. It was an album of a local trio, with a harpsichord, a viola da gamba and a recorder player. My music teacher told me not to learn professional recorder music even I'm talented, because in my country (Hungary) musicians aren't well paid, and I was also talented in electronics, so I learned electrical engineering, and later, pipe organ building. Now I can afford a better recorder, and sometimes I play in a local church orchestra, in some Bach church music containing a recorder part. I've found an old recording when - as a teenager kid - I've played Vivaldi's sopranino recorder concerto in c-major.[edit: the video is on my KZbin channel.]

[@mArc0-k4x1h]

È molto bello quello che hai scritto..... Grazie per aver condiviso questa storia del tuo passato.....

[@hieuphysics]

Thank for your beautiful memory. I am a physics teacher in Viet Nam and hope to be like you, a pipe organ builder.

[@bipolatelly9806]

thpeti A bit!? I bawled my eyes out!!!! Dammit man! I'm fifty times more sensitive than you! (sob)

[@bipolatelly9806]

Matt Ferrara I hope next year's better.

[@bipolatelly9806]

Marco Sella si.

[@symbolicacts6056]

There is something that feels so genuine about this recording, you can tell they really love and feel the music they are playing. Especially the harpsichordist haha

[@高橋正博-s2u]

Every flutist admits that Bach's flute sonata in e-minor is very excellent. Especially, regarding 4th movement Allegro, despite the fact that it's so hard for modern flutists, she is playing it so brilliantly and accurately. It's very astonishing . Besides, her alto recorder performances are extremely artistic. From Tokyo

[@20miglialuca]

Finally some recorder players with no identity crisis ... clean and very beautiful !!

[@elishevatauber8914]

what do you mean?

[@michelecherchi154]

genio

[@yonatanbeer3475]

@@elishevatauber8914 people who play popular instruments often feel the need to overexpress themselves and it ends up making the piece sound worse.

[@賴志偉-d7h]

@@yonatanbeer3475 Can't blame them. There are too many panists or violinsists out there, and there's a need to stand out. Assuming that's what you meant by "popular instruments".

[@yonatanbeer3475]

@@賴志偉-d7h yeah, precisely.

[@Oaktreealley]

6:07 my favorite part. She sounds like a lovely bird. I come back and listen to this vid all the time.

[@andreainzaghi7373]

me too

[@brendanlucas4316]

The harpsichord player is having a great time! Great performance!

[@SoggySandwich80]

If you played harpsichord you’d be making those faces too

[@jeffreycomer1365]

West's recorder playing in the andante is brilliant( the whole composition is masterpiece but for me it's all about the andante) but I think credit also needs to be given to the continuo players and the sound engineers as well. The harpsichord accompaniment is fluid and alive- it can sound very square and clunky in other recordings. West is superb at unspooling an exquisitely connected thread of sound, her tone and control are amazing. Wrenchingly beautiful. Bravo all!

[@Michajeru]

I needed to listen to this today - it lifted my spirits and reminded me that there is great beauty in life.

[@MrIbgrant]

Yet again, Michajeru, I totally with your comment about the beauty of the music and playing.

[@michaelwinegarden5443]

his smile at -5:09 though, this is how music should be played, sholuld be felt

[@petergregory7199]

The unison between Stina and Marcus is perfect, which gives the recorder its moment to really shine and make off with that glorious melody.

[@ThePantherin75]

I do love all musicians here...their emotional way of playing. The Allegro must be very difficult to play...especially for the recorder. I do like the soft and fluent way of playing. Professionally!

[@nuncanascido]

Bravo!! 💥✨👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@budimirzvolanek6234]

Heavenly music from JS Bach performed beautifully by the original instruments trio, bravo. The original is in e minor for baroque flute transposed into g minor for playability on the alto recorder. This used to be one of my own favorite "show-off" recorder sonatas at many concerts for its technical virtuosity and beauty. Pure fun to play!

[@Santi-pm9hq]

What kind of recorder is she playing? Sounds so unique and awesome.

[@robertallen4774]

I love the way the performers are smiling! This is intended to be fun music and it is

[@alvarogarciabarbosa3199]

BACH BACH BACH! And three musicians who know how He must be played. Thanks for me and Unser Vater JS BACH!

[@littlekiwi9724]

3:28 the harpsichord harmonising with the recorder! Fabulous.

[@TamidWebRadio]

I'm still trying to figure out who in the world would push thumbs down for such a beautiful thing like this!

[@Android_Warrior]

Idiots!

[@gilgermesch]

people who're aware of 18th century tempi and 18th century continuo sources, just to name a few

[@westsidebilling]

Hateful people who are stupid

[@happyreeds]

it seems that with every 2k visitors there are 25 morons

[@Parkerharps9966]

Well, they can't be any good... they aren't flopping around like fish on the bank... everyone *knows* that's how you make early music good;-)

[@7ennifer]

The Andante is pure sublime joy. This trio creates music that is so exquisitely beautiful; it's beyond words. I play the recorder, but what I play would sound like squabbling cats next to Kristine's angelic phrases.

[@drmichaelshea]

Loved it! I makes me want to go practice my recorder. And it makes me want to buy a harpsichord and learn to play cello.

[@vishy8909]

El Océano llamado Bach no para de sorprenderme, incluso piezas menores de las que nadie ha oído hablar son preciosas obras maestras que nos hacen recordar que Él es el Océano del Arte.

[@jerryuptmor2826]

Love all the parts but, especially the Recorder. Wow. Fantastic.

[@LaurenRoseYT]

I keep coming back to this. The harpsichordist during the allegro is contagious and the articulation is wonderful.

[@damaljinev]

I keep coming back to this. If there were a CD including this performance, I would buy it!

[@kristinewest]

There is a CD! Bach - J.S. Bach - Flute sonatas. kristinewest.se/en/discography/

[@damaljinev]

@@kristinewest Wow, thanks!

[@ЭлфияМакматова-я3ч]

Божественно! Восторг! Хочется возвращаться и возвращаться!

[@b.w.oostdam8875]

Still so beautifully played! As a recorder player, it is the ultimate standard we should all strive up to !

[@huehue5286]

I never knew how amazing the recorder could be, great play, Bravo!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Their performance Ís something Incredible, and Incredible feelings , and Incredible comfort, and Incredible beauty

[@apl175]

5:07 - and for just a few seconds everything in the world seemed right and perfect...

[@luisalvarezdelcastillo7250]

Bravo !!! Y que hermoso lugar para hacer música del Gran J. S. Bach 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@S24W2]

Your colleague on the harpsichord is absolutely loving it!! 😂 Beautiful music thank you again

[@AlanDownunder]

treble recorder, played excellently in an excellent trio.

[@andreainzaghi7373]

but is it the same tune in e minor?

[@TonyBittner1]

​@@andreainzaghi7373It was transposed up a third to g minor to suit the treble recorder register.

[@LucienMarine]

Sonata in E minor for flute and basso continuo by J. S. Bach (Catalog BWV 1034) is a sonata in four movements composed in 1724. The Andante is the third movement of the Sonata. It begins with a long introduction by the continuo (cello) instruments, and once the flute enters with its spacious theme, the bass line repeats quite regularly. After a variation on the theme of the melody, the final section essentially repeats the first bars of the movement. It's a sweet melody like Bach knew how to do so well. The piece is largely believed to have been written during Bach's Köthen period (1717-1723), when he was employed as Kapellmeister for Leopold, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen. However, there is some evidence that this may have been written slightly later, after Bach's move to Leipzig. *LM*

[@Michajeru]

Beautiful performance by all three musicians. Love the recorder tone.

[@bobbiemay6867]

I sometimes wonder what J.S. Would think if he could hear his music being played nearly 300 years after his death! He was considered old fashioned by his contemporaries. Wouldn’t he love this?! Thank you Mr Mendelssohn!

[@SoggySandwich80]

Such passion in these musicians

[@cloudhop]

pure goodness ..lovely tones …Bach at his best and these players are a joy

[@senojah]

Masterful. Love the period instruments to show us all what Bach really sounded like in his time.

[@Mrs.Karen_Walker]

They are not period instruments. they are copy's/facimiles of period instruments. So they are actually more accurate to use than period instruments. Bach would have used brand new instruments. Woodwind instruments do not ripen over time on the contrary.... they deteriate over time and become unplayable. harpsichords do ripen over time so they would sound a bit different from the new harpsichords Bach would have heard. Period harpsichords however are extremely expensive and even tho their sound ripens over time ..... the mechanic action doesnt. they are unreliable and have too much issues in the action and tuning instabilities.

[@DaviddeSilva]

Masterful playing by all three musicians! Yes, the alto recorder is a serious instrument! Bravi! (And what a visually and acoustically fabulous setting!)

[@jacquelinelewis3131]

The recorder is a serious instrument period.

[@pleaseexcusemydeeplyawkwar4972]

this is so beautiful, i didn't expect to cry but i couldn't stop

[@themistermax]

As wonderful as the recorder is in this performance - and it truly is! - the thing that struck me was the cello playing. It's so good, you almost don't notice it, it sort of merges with ... something. Beautiful, all three!

[@uprooy]

Wonderful. Perfect accoustics. Perfect pace. Brilliant individuals and teamplayers. Its just one big joy to listen to and to watch....

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

I am always glad when I see young people being interested in music other than the commercialized pop music of today and especially playing it so well.

[@aehrasyt]

Always come back to this video randomly, the playing is so beautiful on all parts.

[@miguelleiton3645]

Emociona al corazón ver que las grandes obras seguirán sonando en manos de nuevas generaciones...

[@lenathorsellrandahl355]

Jag blir helt igenom lycklig! Och att se Marcus så lycklig över detta fantastiska blockflöjtspel och cellons bastoner! Underbart!!

[@mercucio09]

Bach lives !

[@MusicMeritage]

Brilliantly played. So exciting to see you all play with such joy.

[@schullieringer]

The music is absolutely beautiful -- great technique and attention to musicality -- but may I also add that I LOVE the choice of your outfit and how it perfectly complements the surroundings, the harpsichord, and the music style. Bravo.

[@baroquer]

Yes, indeed....I fell in love with recorders for reason ♥

[@ianjammes2908]

This literally makes me want to cry cheers of joy. Also, I like how the harpsichordist doesn't have a music rack, he just reads his music sideways.

[@flutefun999]

And looks at the other players with smiles of encouragement! Awesome trio indeed!

[@Oaktreealley]

flutefun999 oh yes his joy is contagious

[@danielciurro4742]

Good catch. I was sure that I was not the only one to watch them play from the heart and not from sheet music.

[@TheGloryofMusic]

The music stand would block the harpsichord's sound from the player.

[@damaljinev]

I just checked the score and saw that the accompaniment was notated with figured bass. Mr. Mohlin did a fantastic job realizing this!

[@НелогичноВ]

Очень чистый звук (ровное дыхание). Браво!

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Until just a couple of months ago I never realised serious music was written for the recorder. All we got to play in recorder lessons at school were things like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat" (Lewis Carol) and "While Shepherds Washed Their Socks by Night" (anon). Thank you Kristine, for educating me at 71 years of age.

[@acyutanandadas1326]

Stephan Cook I'm 71 too and when I was 12 my dad told me to put away the recorder and play a ''real'' flute. Some years ago I returned to the recorder and got a ''real'' teacher. I have a lot of catching up to do

[@thethikboy]

Beautiful playing from a trio of attractive young performers.

[@seedee42]

level of happiness, inspiration, and awe: 1000000000000%

[@moret1957]

Fantàstico conjunto,hermoso sonido de la contralto,un "fiato" espectacular,felicitacioones y gracias por compartirlo!!!

[@luisviva5193]

Maravillosa interpretação,obrigado,tinha que ser Bach

[@JACKYJ37]

très joli son très apaisant et très belle interprétation

[@isabellarosas4150]

Bellissimo….sentire così pieno di gioia e forza. Una musica che può essere anche molto seria e meno dinamica. Sicuramente la energia dei giovani, fluita e allegra. Grazie mille, magari tanti giovani suonassero così!…Isabella

[@9867432]

Een waar genoegen, een plezier om naar te luisteren... en te kijken!

[@wolfgang4368x]

Vielen Dank. Ich startete mein Blockflötenleben zum Rentenbeginn vor zwei Jahren 22. Nun mit 68 werde ich auch Noten lernen, um dann so schön spielen zu können. Dazu übe ich andere Instrumente wie Ukulele , Bongo ...❤ Ich freue mich. danke ❤ spassibo 😂😂 spas 🎉🎉🎉 hao - xie xie!!!❤

[@louismarie92]

What a Work! What interpretation! A moment of grace !

[@katebradlovic2924]

ridiculously beautiful... love it !

[@belpberg1]

very beautiful thanks for posting the flute has a wonderful sound too

[@Adelbertdemaesschalck]

My dear Lady, I found it very beautiful ! Thank You.

[@damaljinev]

This is a very moving performance. I love Ms. West's mellow tone.

[@adolfoclaudiolazary5969]

Que técnica. Que fiato... Afuera es noche y llueve tanto y yo con Bach a todo volumen tomando mate...gracias a ese trío , a todos , abrazos desde Buenos Aires Saludos

[@davidroux7987]

Exquisite. Wonderful to feel the joy of these people.

[@valeeric111]

Superbe ... une vie sans Bach serait bien triste 🙂il était gigantesque!

[@valeeric111]

Merci

[@nelsonjuliangomezgiraldo7852]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much!

[@AndrewWilsonStooshie]

Simple playing with just a little ornamentation and vibrato when needed. Perfect! :-)

[@sakha4199]

J'adore la musique deJS.Bach c plus que de la musique c une prière très belle prestation merci pour le partage

[@davidmacy5905]

Utterly enchanted with the music the cellist is making.

[@HaplessHammer]

anyone and i repeat ANYONE who dedicates to learning a recoreder is someone that i admire

[@tanakashigemitsu3029]

I preferred this ensemble unit and recording place I’m listening long time. Thanks ladies and gentlemen.❤

[@MsBettyRubble]

Such a lovely tone. So glad I came across this.

[@SuperStringplayer]

An outstanding performance.

[@AndrewWilsonStooshie]

That vibrato in the slow movement is so subtle and sensitive.

[@venturinipatrick2742]

Très jolie interprétation !!!! Merci patrick

[@alangiro8698]

Wow!! Stellar performance!

[@sethjones5250]

It was fascinating to watch the recorder players throat during the Adagio. Her breath control is impressive. I'm just a beginner and dabble in tinwhistle. Not sure if I could ever play that well.

[@Carlos31416]

Thanks so very much to these so tonic and ecstatic musicians ! 🐚

Magníficos los párpados de Kristine, cuando se sumerge en su alma musical. Me recuerdan los cerrados ojos adivinos del ciego Tiresias en el desierto griego.

[@davidshelow5334]

The music of Bach is completely satisfying, and this combo sounds so good.

[@Enri45100]

In this video, everything has been done with lot of attention to detail. Excellent!!

[@fabiovetro]

Sei prodigiosa, bravissima!

[@bjartestre5519]

Yes, absolutely: Clean and beautiful 💐

[@gab-sk5sz]

I really needed to listen to this today. Beauty, pure beauty!

[@Kikiyayazengardens]

Great sound, beautiful harmony, lovely video. I will watch this more than once.

[@GabrielSousa-nh3ib]

Brilhante, maravilhoso e belíssimo!

[@sarazoni2965]

Timbro e tecnica, espressività, bravissima

[@davidherman29]

Exquisitely beautiful, played with so much sensitivity, which brought out the beauty of the melody. Amazing. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@mfmetudes9647]

Fabuleux, magnifique !! que d'émotions . Merci

[@happyreeds]

why can I only give one thumbs up while I have two thums; I give this recording a two thumbs up!

[@lucazalaffi1able]

BELLISSIMO!!! BRAVI!!! ... (molto brava anche la v.cellista, un unisono prefetto col clavicembalo 👍) 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Dietmar-i7x]

Wunderschön! 🪈🤓❤️

[@gianmario5647]

A breeze for the soul!!! Una brezza per l'anima !!!

[@APetula]

This is gorgeous to hear and watch. Harpsichord player is having a kick out of it. Got me sooo in the mood! :)

[@malcolmwood48]

Beautifully played. I want to learn to play this on my flute.

[@danpetrisor1335]

For me is just a word: DIVINE!