J. S. Bach: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott (BWV 129) (Koopman)

J. S. Bach: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott (BWV 129)
Cantata for Trinity Sunday 1726
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir
Ton Koopman
Johannette Zomer, soprano
Bogna Bartosz, alto
Christoph Prégardien, tenor
Klaus Mertens, bass
Coro: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott
Aria (bass): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Heil
Aria (soprano): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Trost
Aria (alto): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, der ewig lebet
Chorale: Dem wir das Heilig jetzt

[@winterdesert1]

I have the same cantata out there! After listening to faster versions I'm not sure what to think. I believe in the Baroque era timing was more steady and not as fast, but not super slow either. I love all versions because I love Bach! Thank you.

[@mikestewart6517]

Cantata BWV 129 Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott English Translation in Interlinear Format Cantata BWV 129 - Praised be the Lord Event 1: Chorale Cantata for Trinity Sunday Readings: Epistle: Romans 11: 33-36; Gospel: John 3: 1-15 Event 2: possibly for the Feast of Reformation Readings: Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 2: 3-8; Gospel: Revelations 14: 6-8 Text: Johann Olearius Chorale Text: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott Biblical quotations in green font, chorales in purple 1 Chorus [S, A, T, B] Tromba I-III, Timpani, Flauto traverso, Oboe I/II, Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo Gelobet sei der Herr, Praised be the Lord, Mein Gott, mein Licht, mein Leben, my God, my light, my life, Mein Schöpfer, der mir hat my creator, who has given to me Mein Leib und Seel gegeben, my body and soul, Mein Vater, der mich schützt my father, who protects me Von Mutterleibe an, from my mother's womb, Der alle Augenblick who at every moment Viel Guts an mir getan. has done much good for me. 2 Aria [Bass] Continuo Gelobet sei der Herr, Praised be the Lord, Mein Gott, mein Heil, mein Leben, my God, my salvation, my life, Des Vaters liebster Sohn, the Father's dearest son Der sich für mich gegeben, who gave himself for me, Der mich erlöset hat who has redeemed me Mit seinem teuren Blut, with his precious blood, Der mir im Glauben schenkt who in faith bestows on me Sich selbst, das höchste Gut. his very self, the greatest good. 3 Aria [Soprano] Flauto traverso, Violino solo, Continuo Gelobet sei der Herr, Praised be the Lord, Mein Gott, mein Trost, mein Leben, my God, my consolation, my life, Des Vaters werter Geist, the Father's worthy spirit, Den mir der Sohn gegeben, whom his son gave to me, Der mir mein Herz erquickt, who quickens my heart, Der mir gibt neue Kraft, who gives me new strength, Der mir in aller Not who in all my need Rat, Trost und Hülfe schafft. provides counsel, comfort and help. 4 Aria [Alto] Oboe d'amore, Continuo Gelobet sei der Herr, Praised be the Lord Mein Gott, der ewig lebet, my God who lives for ever Den alles lobet, was In allen Lüften schwebet; whom all things praise that soar in all the breezes; Gelobet sei der Herr, praised be the Lord Des Name heilig heißt, whose name is called holy, Gott Vater, Gott der Sohn God the Father, God the Son Und Gott der Heilge Geist. and God the Holy Spirit. 5 Chorale [S, A, T, B] Tromba I-III, Timpani, Flauto traverso, Oboe I/II, Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo Dem wir das Heilig itzt To him we now "Holy" Mit Freuden lassen klingen with joy make resound Und mit der Engel Schar and with the angelic host Das Heilig, Heilig singen, sing "Holy, holy", Den herzlich lobt und preist who is sincerely praised and glorified Die ganze Christenheit: by all of Christendom: Gelobet sei mein Gott praised be my God In alle Ewigkeit! in all eternity. -- English Translation by Francis Browne (April 2003) Contributed by Francis Browne (April 2003)

[@mspg2]

Koopman is a legendary interpreter of Bach's music who is not afraid to put his own interpretation on the maestros music.

[@GeorgetownDude]

I love Ton Koopman. And Bach, of course. And Ton is NOT the "Bach slaughterer", as someone called him below. (Though, that is pretty clever nickname. Sounds like a name Donald Trump would call him on Twitter,,,,,,,,,,,,,presuming Trump had ever heard of JSB, which I seriously doubt.) Still, the opening chorale is a bit too fast, in my opinion. I'm sure Ton had a good reason for his tempo. I'd love to hear it.

[@jo12pose56]

0:00 Coro: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott 3:42 Aria (bass): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Heil 7:26 Aria (soprano): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Trost 11:12 Aria (alto): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, der ewig lebet 15:45 Chorale: Dem wir das Heilig jetzt

[@walteralvarezperalta6270]

Qué majestuoso coro!!! Y qué bella letra "Alabado sea el Señor... que me protege desde el instante en que mi madre me llevó en su vientre". Bach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@redbrian3655]

Thank you for uploading this vibrant Koopman rendition. I had only ever heard Richter and Leonhardt. I appreciate this. BRIAN

[@howardchasnoff208]

the alto aria here is reminiscent of the alto aria in BWV 42.

[@alishalileh]

Simply divine. Thanks for the upload 👍🏼

[@idschipper4057]

Love the cantata, but the opening choral sounds like half of the orchestra was desperate to catch a train. I like Karl Richter and the Münchener Bach Chor's version much better.

[@mapedit6359]

Una de mis favoritras

[@ricardom.6571]

no me gusta esta ejecución, parece que los van correteando tengo unas que pase a digital y no he escuchado algo igual

[@patricelanauze8301]

no nos importa usted !

[@MrUseur]

Zur Zeit 7 Daumen runter, ich frag mich warum.

[@GeorgetownDude]

"Jedes Tierchen hat sein Pläsirchen"

[@ricardom.6571]

Fast and furious bach version...

[@mgl1838]

Ricardo M. It’s fantastic!