J.S. Bach - Andreas Scholl sings cantata BWV 170 "Vergnügte Ruh" (J.S. Bach Foundation)

From the protestant church Trogen in Switzerland
Choir and Orchestra of the J. S. Bach Foundation
Rudolf Lutz - conductor and harpsichord
Soloist
Andreas Scholl - alto
Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantata BWV 170 "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust" (Delightful rest, beloved pleasure of the soul)
0:30 Aria: Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust
6:50 Recitative: Die Welt, das Sündenhaus
8:09 Aria: Wie jammern mich doch die verkehrten Herzen
16:53 Recitative: Wer sollte sich demnach wohl hier zu leben wünschen
18:00 Aria: Mir ekelt mehr zu leben
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[@euledj79]

unbelievable....Scholl is even better now than on his recordings during the 90th´s. The one and only real Countertenor alive. It´s only Scholl whom I would prefer over a good female alto. His stunning, intelligent interpretation and his legato in "Wie jammern mich doch..." is out of this world. He´s a miracle, a living legend!

[@pedroluzdivina2355]

The first aria seems to come from another world... Bach has an unusual intelligence. He is a true music scientist. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bachstiftung]

You are very welcome.

[@pedroluzdivina2355]

@@Bachstiftung Danke schön. And thank you very much for sharing this wonderful Bach´s Cantatas collection. Greetings.

[@powerliftingcentaur]

I return to this performance frequently. I am always so moved.

[@Motty1066]

The most beautiful thing anywhere. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@LindaPgh]

Scholl is just as wonderful as everyone here says. I cannot imagine this cantata sung more beautifully in heaven. But I am also in love with Rudolf Lutz, whose elegant, restrained, expressive and sympathetic conducting is engaging every player in the orchestra in a deeply-felt performance. His take on the opening siciliana is particularly lovely. Gotta hear this group live as soon as possible. It's an emergency!

[@Bachstiftung]

Thank you very much for your message. We still have places available for the upcoming cantatas. If you are in the vicinity, please feel free to contact us. www.bachstiftung.ch

[@LindaPgh]

Bachstiftung Thank you so much for your reply. Be assured we will hop the pond in the next year to get ourselves from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to one of your concerts.

[@normanrosenbaum5480]

Every video I have seen of this conductor and ensemble is wonderful. This is moving, dances and swings.

[@steveneardley7541]

Absolute unity of musical interpretation without any sense of constriction.

[@bartoma2]

One of Bach's most beautiful arias sung by the most beautiful countertenor voice in existence...

[@joelle030944]

BWV 82 (a) ? BWV 36 ? BWV 106 ?

[@ritahorvath8207]

100 % Bach and Scholl. Simply the best .

[@valtergilenardi2639]

Bach è Gioia Bach è Meraviglia...😊🤗🎆✨🌌🌠🌅👑🎼🎶🎻❤

[@Timpaaa2]

You can't possibly go wrong with the combination Bach - Scholl. Incredible.

[@seanmarshall7529]

one has the tendency today to point at super stars, forgetting oft that there is a human aspect that is forgotten by the search for the "Erloeser" LOL not to criticize! The supreme leader came amongst no fanfare, supposedly three foreign scientists/theologists knew! again with much love

[@sueleeks9243]

I totally agree. Would love to see him Andreas Scholl perform live.

[@kackbratze5983]

... im Hören, meine ich

[@soundknight]

Stunning voice, one of the best of all time.

[@tomilopes]

Unfortunately for all Scholl admirers (among which I count myself), the nasal element that, at the beginning of his career, used to creep in only at his top range (which anyway was higher than the average countertenor in those (pre-David Daniels) days)) has spread and increased to the point of forcing him, when trying to project more, to resort to the kind of reedy or metallic sound associated with voices like Dominique Visse and such. It's sad for me to say, and I'm almost certain it's not the result of any technical flaw or overstrain of his fault, but refusing to hear it doesn't make it less of a fact. Still, his expressiveness and musical intelligence remain unquestionable.

[@lokmanmerican6889]

@@tomilopes Very interesting. Though I'm entirely captivated by Scholl's singing, I'd like to learn more of what you said; is there another voice you can recommend that does not have this nasal , reedy effect, for comparison?

[@gerdwund5628]

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[@tomilopes]

@@lokmanmerican6889 You are perfectly right to appreciate Scholl's SINGING, as I do, since a beautiful timbre is only one ingredient among others that make a great singer. I confess to being seduced by that ingredient more than I should (Callas is the classic example of a fabulous artist whose timbre is not to everybody's taste). Moreover, changes to the voice that result from the mere passage of time (as opposed to old age, which is definitely NOT Scholl's case, of course!) in good singers who don't misuse it (as IS his case) is just a bit of bad luck, but, as we can hear in this cantata, have little or no impact on the other aspects of fine singing. The "KZbin alternative" suggested by Gerd Wund - Alex Potter in the same cantata - is entirely adequate: a warm, rounded voice (some may say not bright enough, too veiled; not I!.the same might be said of Scholl in his prime, as a a good thing, not a bad one). Anyway, the best comparison for my point would be with Scholl himself, his live St Mathew Passion with Veldhoven (on Chanel Classics) but especially his first Harmonia Mundi recordings (German cantatas, Lute songs), until the one of this very same Cantata coupled with BWV 35, with Herreweghe. I just wished that people who are fans of a singer wouldn't become deaf to their idol's less positive points when or if they appear, instead of going on as if nothing happened (perhaps it's not conscious, but it's false anyway). Just a personal note from someone who's studied and experienced a lot of singing: the most beautiful countertenor voice I have heard, and probably will ever hear, was Gérard Lesne. Such a pity for his many admirers that he decided so soon to dedicate himself to the lesser known Italian and French repertoire and avoid Bach or Handel (his English is terrible, it's true - witness his Byrd and Dowland, but he could improve it if he wished to). I can only dream of Erbarme dich or Es ist volbracht sung by him... Fortunately, his younger countryman, Damien Guillon, seems to have inherited something of Lesne's voice, and is singing plenty of Bach!

[@sophiemakombo4814]

Andreas Scholl et cet orchestre sont d'une telle sensibilité 🙏💐

[@divox9pqr]

So lovely

[@Currabell]

Adore this man's singing for years now. He is simply remarkable. Such great musicality.

[@gfhit7520]

I especially like that he doesn't look at the score during the recitativos, which allows him to use gestures to emphasize the delivery of the words, like an opera (or a sermon)

[@user-rl2xr6pw7g]

Счастливые какие, слушают живое исполнение❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dannysilveira6252]

Scholl= living legend 💕

[@ritahorvath8207]

Absolutely ❣ 🌹

[@wdb777]

A wonderful performance. A great conductor. If you look at some of the musicians they are smiling.

[@miguelrode]

Love the way he delivers the recitatives - from memory and looking intently at the audience, as if preaching. That's the true nature of cantata recitatives, but very seldom done in that way.

[@HG23456]

What a magic music Bach composed 💯👌🏻🥰 just the first few notes already are so comforting and full of that typical Bach sound, warm, religious and at same time almost mathematical and on top of all also stunning melody lines , just beauty from the highest level 🙏

[@darthtepes575]

Amazing

[@andrastotfalusi8182]

Excellent!

[@rolandzobrist]

Wunderschön vom ganzen Ensemble und überragender Andreas Scholl. Bravo!👏👏👏

[@vitellia7299]

Andreas Scholl große Klasse! Joh. Sebastian Bach, ein Großer, hätte seine Freude an dem guten Gesang. Eine sehr schöne Kantate von Bach.

[@pacogarcia6519]

Estoy convencido de que hay un cielo con un Dios esperándonos, y que Bach nos ayuda a encontrar ese camino seguro para llegar hasta Él, mi fe me lo asegura.

[@user-vu5tk3fp3d]

Господи! Красота-то какая!!! Стоит жить только для того, чтобы наслаждаться такими великими музыкантами!!! И такой великой музыкой! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@p.maillard1544]

Andreas Scholl magnifique ! Félicitez le hautbois SVP ! ! Très belle interprétation.

[@ursulawerren2683]

Totalmente gozoso, en cada momento asombrada de tanta belleza. Gracias infinitas.

[@MalisandreFeline]

Une voix d'une pureté extraordinaire sur une musique divine qu'on devrait écouter à genoux!Et tous les mucisiens qui contribuent à cet enchantement sont pour quelque chose dans cette magnifique interprétation ! !Mr Andreas Scholl vous êtes un très grand Artiste!

[@evalinnert7736]

Stimme Ihnen fast vollständig, liebe Madame ❤nur mit dem Knien habe ich Probleme, habe Arthrose und bin keine Muslime. Aber Monsieur Scholl und Bach himmlisch 👑💝

[@samuelcruz6538]

Eres el No.1 Andrea ,tube el privilegio de escucharte en Madrid en el teatro de la Zarzuela y me quedé impactado de tu voz hermosa.

[@ronwalker4849]

THERE ARE NO JUST WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE HEAVENLY BLISS SHINING THROUGH THIS MUSIC. PURE EXTASY.

[@sebastienbansept6687]

C'est toujours un plaisir infini et un réel ravissement que d'entendre Scholl. Justesse, maîtrise, précision et élégance réunies.

[@deadcuddles]

the best performance of this cantata i have ever heard. spectacular!

[@sailingsam3815]

Thank you Andreas

[@PointyTailofSatan]

A true Baroque style singer, without the insane operatic warbling of many other modern singers.

[@ritahorvath8207]

Andreas Scholl is simply the best . .

[@lhistoirenousledira]

Merveilleux !

[@idasusanhedges]

Absolutely the loveliest and most touching singing I've heard in a long time. Most irritating that ads pop up in the middle of such lovely phrases!

[@arturolpc3593]

Wunderbar!

[@claudioormeno7027]

Siempre es MAGNIFICO escuchar a Andreas Scholl. Lo adoro. Ojalá viniera a Chile.

[@christianeboitte7676]

Je trouve la voix de Monsieur Andreas Scholl particulièrement équilibrée et paisible. J'adore ce cantique plein de sérénité. Merci.

[@lejayarielle3877]

Clear, cheerful, playful voice, really. What a pleasure to listen to this artist every time and it must be sweet to be well accompanied in singing. Thank you

[@carolynclark1724]

One of my favorite Bach cantatas- the acoustics are outstanding! Beautiful performance Andreas 🌹

[@jans5331]

Beautiful piece and great performance . Thank you !

[@lydiaheil6065]

Dankeschön. Wünsche Ihnen Allen Gottes Segen 😊

[@phwbooth]

Wonderful cantata, beautifully performed and recorded, and with Mr Scholl. What more can we want? Thanks to all in the ensemble.

[@mariacristinaditana5920]

Sono incantata. Voce divina e connubio perfetto Bach e Scholl!

[@p.maillard1544]

Je ne me lasse pas d’écouter cette interprétation pour cette sublime cantate, oui Bach était vraiment connecté avec Dieu

[@ateliermailart3371]

Nous le sommes tous

[@gianlucamarcialis3595]

Solita direzione raffinata di Lutz, assecondato dall'ottima orchestra. Andreas Scholl si difende ancora, complimenti!

[@gerlindemayer9645]

Phänomenal schön!!

[@guylebras9880]

Pour les nombreux fans francophones de la Fondation Bach Suisse, ci-après, quelques précisions. La Fondation Bach Suisse s'est donné comme objectif d'enregistrer l'intégralité de l'oeuvre vocale de Bach en respectant le calendrier liturgique. Elle s'en donne le temps puisque le projet est prévu sur une durée de 25 ans. Chaque concert est précédé d'une introduction, liturgique par un pasteur et musicale par Rudolph Lutz. L'oeuvre est toujours donnée deux fois dans la soirée avec un spécialiste qui en explique le contexte musical et historique entre les deux interprétations. Le contexte du projet est assez différent de celui de la Fondation Bach néerlandaise qui, elle, produit plus mais s'est donné pour ambition d'enregistrer l'intégrale de l'oeuvre de Bach. Voilà deux initiatives géniales, merveilleuses et complémentaires. Ici le grand contre-ténor Andreas Scholl interprète la cantate BWV 170 pour alto et orchestre. A noter l'excellente flûtiste et l'acoustique du même tonneau de l'Eglise Évangélique de Trogen (canton d'Appenzell). Le titre de la cantate BWV 170 est "Vergnügte Ruh" c'est à dire : Bienheureuse paix, bien-aimée béatitude (pour la liturgie du sixième dimanche après la Trinité de l'année 1726). La musique correspond parfaitement au titre...

[@francoisbloch7772]

Flûtiste : Anne Freitag

[@jsb7975]

Maar het was dan ook GEWELDIG. Mooiste OOIT. Je kan er niet over uit . T' is om te huilen ❤🌹

[@PietroCatizoneMilano]

One of my preferred Bach's Cantatas, splendid performed by Andreas Scholl and Lutz's ensamble!

[@ursulawerren258]

Extraordinaria interpretacion. Totalmente soprendente y gozosa. GRACIAS. QUE REGALO TAN GRANDE.

[@gouarchlaurent3739]

On atteint le merveilleux avec le duo Bach_Scholl... Merci

[@nuriakbudak3667]

A cote de la voix , Scholl donne de l'ame aussi sur les arias . ET j'aime ca ...

[@1earflapping]

Somehow I've not heard this cantata before now. It's now among my favorites. The calm melodies, sung solo by the incomparable Scholl, strike deep into the heart. Even the recitatives--my least liked part of cantatas (call me a fair-weather Bachite) were beautiful.

[@mikelpatxiaguirrecolecha4304]

De todas las versiones que he podido escuchar de BWV 170 es la que más me ha gustado, la interpretación de los músicos, la dirección de Rudolf Lutz ,pero sobre todo del increíble Andreas Scholl y también la inmensa labor en la sombra de es GRAN GALLEGO X. Castiñeira AUPA XOAN

[@sheldonbazinga3985]

Du respect, du brio, de la tenue, de la retenue, et Scholl impérial et supérieur à tous dans ce creuset germanique et jubilatoire, loin de certains exercices de Luther de foire que d'autres ont essayé d'imposer. Larmes de bonheur et sanglots retenus.

[@ursherzog4672]

Superb with Andreas Scholl as a legend singing

[@janschultz5475]

Grossartig-Wahnsinn-Tutti e quanti molti complimenti !

[@RoxanneM-]

There is no other like Andreas.

[@malcolmhaynes2886]

Stunning performance

[@jeanclaveuil5064]

Scholl est le plus grand, c'est inouï.

[@davidprowse262]

Andreas Scholl introduced me to the art of the countertenor some time ago. I stumbled on Rudolf Lutz and the Bach Foundation comparatively recently. Put together they are sublime

[@BewegtBildYT]

Göttlich!

[@sophiemakombo4814]

❤️ Fermer les yeux, pour mieux sublimer 🙏

[@user-vl2hq2wm9i]

Его интелегентность в исполнение спасибо шоль

[@giovannigb9881]

Some noise for Andreas!!! I love his voice!

[@ademirsorato]

Bravooo 👋👋👋

[@giovannavisco4707]

Frantastico Scholl!

[@cillyede]

Großartig! Danke.

[@fritsvanderblom8881]

Wunderschön!

[@cenkacar5679]

This is a real magic!

[@salinsclassicalorganinspir8415]

What an amazing and inspiring performance Delightful rest, beloved pleasure of the soul, you cannot be found among the sins of hell, but rather in the concord of heaven; you alone strengthen the weak breast. Therefore the pure gifts of virtue shall have their dwelling in my heart.

[@mariod7473]

Félicitations Maestro Lutz, sublime, quelle joie, merci.

[@annalievanrooyen2103]

Sublime!

[@derrickreider9180]

Sublime

[@flemmingranch8777]

Smukt, smukt sunget højt i sky, dejligt at lytte til.....

[@ferdiriordan1]

Exquisitely beautiful.Thank you Bachstiftung.

[@pierrelauwers8719]

Besonders schön ! Danke für die Mitteilung.

[@alexandermenzies9954]

Magnificent.

[@patriciarodriguezmartinez3233]

Bellísima interpretación

[@renatorubino1776]

Questa interpretazione è un capolavoro. Esprime la dolcezza divina. Ogni volta è un dono inestimabile ascoltarvi... Grazie!

[@carmenvaldivia8651]

Divino!!

[@grahamcmusic]

This reminds of waves of the sea the way it flows in repeated but varying crescendos Such a great tempo too Was used to Janet Baker singing this Another truly great artist

[@mercedeslb237]

Vraiment magnifique et sublime!!!! Merci beaucoup pour partager 😗😗😗😗😗😗

[@alearayaramirez]

Excelente musico...una muy dulce voz e interpretación formidable. ..me encantaria que vieniera a Chile un día... sería un honor

[@leoperarm]

Thank you for uploading this performance! I was anxious to find it after watching your very interesting Workshop

[@race4711]

divine music...

[@hackurva]

''A banging stereo for me tunes.''

[@bga9388]

Scholl is amazing but I love the soft soothing orchestra...

[@powerliftingcentaur]

That was just astounding! Thank you. Andreas Scholl is a wonder.

[@brouwergerrit]

You mean Scholl?

[@JohnJohnson-yi6jg]

Hahaha, Andreas Schiff is also a wonder but he's a pianist!

[@jaikee9477]

@@JohnJohnson-yi6jg A Schiff/Scholl duet would be fantastic though!

[@powerliftingcentaur]

I came back two years later to listen again…and correct my error! Sorry, folks. I may listen to Schiff after this.

[@firefoxuser2557]

has any 17 year old or 46 year old played this on their banging stereo that they use for their tunes yet?

[@Keysforjourney]

It’s a strange thing that people who believe not in Jesus Christ are relieved by this song. The second aria is full of condemnation against the hardened hearts. And the end aria is singing: „this world makes me sick, take me, o dear Jesus.“ but there is no comfort for the unbelieving soul at the end of life, and will parish in everlasting flames. The only hiding place is the heart and blood of Christ, God incarnate , pierced for the forgiveness of our sins, so that the unholy and sinful can be reunited with the Holy God. This gives the song a sweet aroma mingled with the bitterness of my sin.

[@jonyloncke7642]

Sublieme uitvoering!

[@1guitarlover]

Thanks to Bach we have heavy metal today ❤❤❤❤

[@reasonablyserious]

I could watch this all day. Very interesting, thank you for the upload.

[@litchredfbach5903]

Just Great!!!

[@disconnexiondisconnexion1756]

💖💖💖💖💖💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@sergeydidenko1650]

Vielen schönen Dank für die echte Ausführung!

[@renesonse5794]

Three minutes of applause needed in this video? Seriously???

[@WinrichNaujoks]

Just press the Stop button then

[@ritahorvath8207]

Y E S . AND THERE IS EVEN MORE APPLAUSE NEEDED . .

[@marckg6950]

I concur with press off button guy

[@blumenliederr]

Letra em português Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, Bom descanso, amada luxúria da alma, Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust, Bom descanso, amada luxúria da alma, Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust Bom descanso, amada luxúria da alma beliebte Seelenlust Amada luxúria da alma Dich kann man nicht bei Höllensünden, Você não pode ser encontrado entre os pecados infernais, Wohl aber Himmelseintracht finden; Mas somente onde há harmonia celestial; Du stärkst allein die schwache Brust. Tu apenas fortaleces o peito fraco. Du stärkst allein die schwache Brust. Tu apenas fortaleces o peito fraco. Vergnügte Ruh Bom descanso Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust Bom descanso, amada luxúria da alma beliebte Seelenlust Amada luxúria da alma Drum, Drum sollen lauter Tugendgaben In meinem Herzen Wohnung haben. Portanto, todos os dons de virtude devem habitar no meu coração. Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust Bom descanso, amada luxúria da alma Drum sollen lauter Tugendgaben In meinem Herzen Wohnung haben. Portanto, todos os dons de virtude devem habitar no meu coração. Drum, Drum sollen lauter Tugendgaben In meinem Herzen Wohnung haben. Portanto, todos os dons de virtude devem habitar no meu coração. Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust Bom descanso, amada luxúria da alma Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust Bom descanso, amada luxúria da alma Du stärkst allein die schwache Brust. Tu apenas fortaleces o peito fraco. Du stärkst allein die schwache Brust. Tu apenas fortaleces o peito fraco. Vergnügte Ruh Bom descanso Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust Bom descanso, amada luxúria da alma beliebte Seelenlust Amada luxúria da alma