J. S. Bach: Komm, Jesu, komm / The Norwegian Soloists' Choir / Grete Pedersen

[@pascalleloup3634]

Le chœur des anges !

[@cricciethcastle5077]

This performance is so moving and exquisite that words cannot adequately describe it. The bond between this wonderful Director and her wonderful Choir is extraordinary. Just listening to the chorale from 6-54 tells you all you need to know: perfect intonation and ensemble; wonderful vocal quality; delicious shaping and dynamics; ravishing cadences; and an emotional intensity that will bring you to tears.

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for listening!

[@alanguedes7658]

You described exactly what I expected to do, but my English still not so good.

[@cricciethcastle5077]

@@alanguedes7658 Thank you, Alan - you are very kind.

[@nirah1000]

Merci, c'est merveilleux. Salutation depuis le Sud France. Marie.

[@andreaspabst4990]

That is just beautiful! I understand every single word, intonation is clear and the sound of the Choir once again is close to perfect. Very touching performance. Thank you very much.

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Thank you so much for listening and for the kind words, Andreas!

[@oddandrerustad4363]

Aldeles nydelig! Mye pga. Bach, selvsagt, men her mye pga. et av mine absolutte favorittkor! (Og jammen meg en fin produksjon, dessuten.)

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Så hyggelig å høre, Odd Andre! Tusen takk :)

[@onurerdinc115]

Just went through this performance during an online choir rehearsal/session a couple of minutes ago. This is THE reference performance of the piece. Great musicianship

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

How wonderful to hear. Wishing you the best of luck with the rehearsal :)

[@scholaantiqua4219]

Oh wow, in tears! Very moving everyone. Folders down for the chorale, a beautiful touch.

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Thank you for listening! :)

[@elizabeth.hilliard.soprano]

Absolutely stunning - thank you

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Thank you for listening Elizabeth :)

[@GeosterTrow]

What a treat! Thanks to all!

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Thank you for listening!

[@floriodivalgioconda9939]

Stunning! 👏👏👏

[@Helmann9265]

❤️ bach ❤️ awesome one, thanks 🌠

[@levkazman7291]

Эталонное исполнение!

[@roberthollingworth8050]

How exquisitely musical and lovely extra touches.

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Thank you so much Robert!

[@felicityburbridgerinde6922]

Thanks for a beautiful rendition. I was never a huge Bach fan in my younger days, but these motets seem to take root inside me somehow!

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

How great to hear! Thanks for listening Felicity :)

[@alanguedes7658]

Sublime!

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Thank you for listening!

[@marshallartz395]

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Komm, Jesu, Komm! *Motet BWV 229* *Text by Paul Thymich (1656-1694)* 0:02 *Komm, Jesu, komm,* _Come, Jesus, come,_ *Mein Leib ist müde,* _My body is weary,_ 0:42 *Die Kraft verschwint je mehr und mehr,* _My strength fails me more and more,_ 1:12 *Ich sehne mich* _I am longing_ *Nach deinem Friede;* _For your peace;_ 1:53 *Der saure Weg Wirt mir zu schwer!* _The bitter way is becoming too_ _difficult for me!_ 2:48 *Komm, ich will mich dir ergeben;* _Come, I shall give myself to you;_ 3:31 *Du bist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit* *und das Leben.* _You are the right way, the truth_ _and the life._ 6:55 *Drum schließ ich mich in deine Hände* _Therefore I put myself in your hands_ *Und sage, Welt, zu guter Nacht!* _And bid good night to the world!_ *Eilt gleich mein Lebenslauf zu Ende,* _If my life’s course hastens onto the end,_ *Ist doch der Geist wohl angebracht.* _My soul is then well prepared._ *Er soll bei seinem Schöpfer schweben,* _It will rise up to be with its creator,_ *Weil Jesus ist und bleibt* _For Jesus is and remains_ *Der wahre Weg zum Leben.* _The true way to life._ 8:31 *Credits* The Norwegian Soloists’ Choir Grete Pedersen, conductor *Trefoldighetskirken* • _Trinity Church_ *Oslo, Norway 🇳🇴 May 2020* 👼🏻 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 👩‍🦳 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 👼🏻

[@MLCflash]

I bought the CD with a.o. this motet a few years ago. Beautiful performance. Glad there is also a video now.

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Thank you so much for the kind words - and for listening :)

[@MLCflash]

@@thenorwegiansoloistschoir You’re welcome, the CD is a great one so the pleasure is all mine 🎼🌹

[@omarhossam285]

I really have no idea what they are singing for, but it gives me goosebumps... brilliant work

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Maybe this can help, Omar? www.emmanuelmusic.org/notes_translations/translations_motets/t_bwv229.htm Glad you enjoyed it even without understanding the lyrics :)

[@marshallartz395]

I added time stamps with complete German text & English translation in my comment above. Hope this adds to your enjoyment of this sublime music and equally sublime performance. 😎🎹

[@omarhossam285]

@@marshallartz395 I've just got back from my army vacation, and your comment just made my day.

[@pbrynild]

I dag hørte jeg på podcasten 'Drivkraft' og episoden med Grete Pedersen. Veldig fint! Og klippet med Johannespasjonen fra Festspillene i Bergen var nydelig. Finnes hele den framføringen å høre noe sted, sånn som Spotify, NRK Radio, KZbin etc.? Jeg finner den ikke noe sted...

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Så fint å høre! Den fantes i NRK sin nettspiller tidligere, men den er dessverre tatt bort. Kanskje det er mulig å få tilsendt opptaket?

[@thenorwegiansoloistschoir]

Hei igjen! Vi har vært i kontakt med NRK som nå har tilgjengeliggjort opptaket. Lytt gjerne her om du vil: www.nrk.no/video/johannespasjonen-av-bach_59cc9f00-4539-426f-a1c9-3fbf7f731baf

[@pbrynild]

@@thenorwegiansoloistschoir Fantastisk! :-) Det var jammen god service! Takk skal dere ha.

[@fernandolehmann2113]

CHAPEAU !!!!!