J.S. Bach | Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme | BWV 645 | Hauptwerk Virtual Pipe Organ

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"Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" is one of six Schübler chorales by Bach. It is also known as "Sleepers, Awake!". It is a personal favorite of mine, and I'm thrilled to have it worked up and recorded.
Ton Koopman's recording was a source of inspiration for me, a fact that is evident in my tempo and ornamentation. It is often performed at a slower tempo, which I enjoy very much. However, the faster tempo gives the piece a cheerful, bright sound that I just couldn't resist.
The choice of instrument was a no-brainer in this case. The Bovenkerk Hinsz organ by Milan Digital Audio renders this piece perfectly with its clear flutes, baroque reeds, and lush acoustic.
Borstwerk: Fluit B/D 4
Bovenwerk 1: Roerfluit 8, Fluit 4, Nassat 1 1/2
Hoofdwerk: Trompet 8
Pedaal: Subbas 16, Octaaf 8, Borstwerk-Pedaal

[@valtergilenardi2639]

La Musica Terapeutica di Bach mi ha aiutato a sconfiggere la mia Depressione. Soli Deo Gloria onore al grande Kappellmeister di Lipsia. Saluti da Lecce South Italy ❤😊

[@Clarion612]

Sin duda tardare algo de tiempo en descubrir todas las maravillas que la musica de Bach encierra, pero lo mejor es que solo hay que dejarse llevar por las notas y disfrutar de la composicion majestuosa de este señor. La mejor musica del mundo jamas escrita.

[@rodrigoalfaro522]

un gusto conocer a alguien de habla hispana q aprecie estas obras musicales

[@valtergilenardi2639]

Bach Forever ❤😊

[@claudemichel5917]

Magnifique! Une pièce qui a marqué mon enfance,m'ayant fait découvrir JS Bach.

[@tepmich]

Je suis choqué !!! Je n'ai jamais entendu un tel organiste !!! C'est quelque chose d'incroyable, mais c'est un fait !!! J'entends pour la première fois le veritable J.S. BACH !!! !!! Tepper Michael.

[@SaintSwithinsDay]

This is a festive piece of music, often played in churches in the week after Easter. I think this is exactly the right tempo for the piece, and it is played with superb confidence.

[@douglasbruce4991]

Anything but festive! It is a calm, reflective piece.

[@douglasbruce4991]

Anything but festive!. Noel Rawsthorne's Aria is a quiet, reflective piece.

[@redpenink12]

no. this piece is fur advent

[@redpenink12]

translated means "awake the voice is calling us

[@dougdoughonolulu9013]

I remember & like this piece played more calmly and majestically; not skipping along merrily.

[@tepmich]

Ich bin schockiert !!! Ich habe noch nie so einen Organisten gehört !!! Das ist etwas Unglaubliches, aber es ist eine Tatsache !!! Ich höre zum ersten Mal den wahrhaften J.S. BACH !!! Und das ist ihm, Rob Stefanussen, zu verdanken !!! Tepper Michael.

[@jice0610]

superbe interprétation, claire nette, phrasé parfait Merci beaucoup

[@SiegfriedPretsch]

Excellent performance.

[@haldentoyorganist3896]

This is one of the best performances I have heard! Wonderful articulation! Everything in this is just spot on.Love Koopman's performance and glad to see one modeled after his. This tempo is very logical. Any slower and the tenors could not sing the chorale and the strings would run out of bow. Well done!

[@jeraniwashington8575]

Halden T. I love the way he plays sleepers awake, I've always love this music every since I was a kid

[@tepmich]

I'm shocked !!! I never heard such an organist !!! This is something incredible, but it's a fact !!! I hear for the first time the True J.S. BACH !!! And this is thanks to him, Rob Stefanussen !!! Tepper Michael.

[@milou7300a]

Bonsoir Monsieur, Vous joué comme un Roi, je n,ai jamais touché le style d,organ sur lequel Vous jouez, mais très beau, et aussi trés bien rendue, Vous êtes très bon, Merci de pouvoir Vous voir et Vous écouter. Jacques.

[@uitgeverijherodotos7425]

Ideaal om de dag mee te beginnen of mee te eindigen. Perfect performing to start the day of beginning the night

[@Chesterbarnes1]

I too like your interpretation Bravo!!!!!

[@jacquesclement1228]

Tout est parfait, l'image, le son! Merci beaucoup!

[@RobCharles1981]

Your Welcome! What Camera and Audio do you use with your videos?

[@mariankohn8411]

Very beautifully performed music by Bach. I love it.

[@walmiralexandres]

I listen for it almost everyday, it´s sounds organic and brings to me highst inspirations, very beautiful, thanks Bach and Stefanussen!

[@pcronin16]

You are the only person I have subscribed to, rather the only people worthy of a subscription! You have made the organ my favorite instrument!

[@janellegunther4142]

This is my favorite Bach chorale...and this version I find myself coming back to most often when I'm on KZbin. The tempo is great!

[@hervecierniak9069]

Quelle belle interprétation Merci pour ce beau moment

[@Starlightv74]

What talent! Just wonderful.

[@MoonNew1990]

Masterful interpretation

[@closerwalkmusic]

Really enjoyed this interpretation! Thank you for sharing. The video work is also excellent!

[@snicklefritzgun]

I think Rob does a great job with this. If you don't like the tempo, learn to play it yourself at whatever tempo you like. In my opinion, he plays it convincingly and that's why it works as well as it does.

[@MrYuryZ]

Wow! My favorite composer! Bach's music is truly a gift from heaven! And you played it so beautifully! I am so glad! May God bless you and your loved ones!

[@stefanussen]

@giovdan Thanks Giovanni. Some people really like the faster tempo while some prefer a slower tempo. I knew it was a gamble! Thanks for the kind remark regarding the video.

[@dallinbissett1992]

This is one of my favourite renditions of this piece

[@accousticdecay]

The sound of this recording is absolutely astounding. So rich and perfect.

[@HSHS67VA]

Incredible musician! Beautiful editing! Anyone who plays can only marvel at the way he dances across the pedals!

[@shipsbells]

Very music and the Spoken Word

[@tamiasthechipmunk]

Hats off to you, Sir. This is the finest performance of this work I've ever heard. I love your warm colorful registration and tempo.

[@franciscoantonio4321]

Ésta obra se siente muy sencilla pero realmente es complicada por que lleva tres ritmos diferentes pero concordantes, gracias muy bello.

[@kahuna514]

Rob....I always enjoy listen to you play. It always seems crisp, clean (great keyboard technique). Most of all, you seem to be really enjoying the music you are playing. I consider you right up there with the best of them. Thank you so much for sharing too. Charlie

[@Hyramess]

Well of COURSE this is the right tempo. It DANCES. The contours of the figurations and the implied short phrasings demand it. The trouble is very few players are capable of executing the intricacies so clearly and confidently at this sprightly pace. Makes other players sound lugubrious in comparison. Who IS the organist? He's a terrific player. The sound of this simulation of a pipe organ is very good. I imagine Bach, himself, might have liked it.

[@Darkboy2525]

I am in love with this piece .... and again it is Bach .. he is truely the master ... wonderfull playing sir !

[@46MONTI]

Ottima esecuzione e mi congratulo con l'esecutore per la perfetta tenuta del ritmo sia mano destra che pedaliera... veramente bravo!!!

[@gbgoldey310]

That is awesome. what a talented guy and what a beautiful piece of music

[@jismo7]

Excellent, love the registrations used.

[@gedeonburnemauve3980]

The proof (if needed) that a VPO can allow a great musicallity! Wunderbar (should say "wunderBach...).

[@valtergilenardi2639]

Best Esecution to ever ❤😊

[@mikeclarke6537]

thoroughly enjoyable and immensely enjoyed

[@roberkonstig]

A great performance! Just the right tempo. Bravo, Rob!

[@williamarrol5231]

Absolutely Marvellous. I love this piece

[@nil1967will]

wonderful!

[@TradOrganist]

Hi, first I want to give you my compliments. I simply adore how you play it. I'm proud to have such an organ in my country; the St Nicholaschurch in Kampen. Well, I'm a beginning organ player, and I'm learning this piece right now, but how do you know which foot to use for what note. The pedals... Is it written down or do you have to find it out for yourself?

[@tepmich]

Bravo à lui, Rob Stefanussen !!! Tepper Michael.

[@tshreenan]

I agree -- the camera work is fantastic! Very professional. And your playing is always so graceful and lyrical. Thank you for bringing some sunshine to a gloomy Monday morning!

[@jice0610]

magnifique intéprétation et registration fidèle

[@BudFieldsPPTS]

Elegantly and masterfully performed. I do love the registrations you have chosen for this iconic work. I was a tad surprised at the tempo, but fully approve it. Thank you for this work.

[@homousios]

fantastic

[@paulchappelhymns]

Superb! Love the tempo and the thoughtful ornamentation. Thank you.

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Excellent rendering of this wonderful piece. We had it at our wedding during the signing of the register and it's always been a great favourite of mine. Love your PIP video as well as your playing. Thanks!

[@stefanussen]

Danke! Liebe Gruesse an die Familie!

[@112hulpdienstenzhzenomstre2]

Geweldig mooi met de foto's er bij

[@Wolf.88]

Fantastic

[@milou7300a]

hI MUSIC Rob, ALWAYS GOOD TO EAR yOU, A GOOD ORGANIST FRIENDLY jACQUES

[@morrioss97]

Bravo Rob! One day I will play like you do.

[@MegaNabuchodonosor]

it's beautiful music .

[@Capt737AA]

Another question Rob..... Did you get your bench from CMK and was the height ok for you? I found mine to be about 2 inches low and wondered if perhaps you altered yours? If so, how? Thanks again, Pat

[@tlb25303]

Very nice and enjoyable to listen to,,, as always.

[@WS90019]

So Fantastic!!!! I love it! : ) As a church organist myself, this is one of my absolute favourites, simple fantastic!!! Even though this is played with Hauptwerk, the sound of the Hinsz is fantastic.

[@simantoriver]

I like this song.

[@goeuldi]

Cool setup & performance!

[@canyoubelievethis220]

Amazing and awesome!

[@liligrigore]

WONDERFUL !!!

[@kahuna514]

Absolutely Perfect! Absolutely Perfect!!

[@MrDiapasion]

I like the fact that you play it slightly faster than the "standard" way. My compliments... I am fishing out all the movies I can find on youtube where you play this amazing virtual instruments. I also have hauptwerk, but I stick with the free organ that come with it... its better than what I have to my disposal in the town where I live... at least a decent 16' pedal reed! Anyways, I love your playing, its marvellous.

[@elizabethyoo5027]

Sehr gut!

[@fuzzypeach912]

Beautiful!

[@enziflex]

Thanks very good! I like Hauptwerk.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

The sound and tonal quality of this hand built ORGAN is amazing. I listen to the bass on the pedal stops and it is tremendous. The Organist, and builder has done a fine job. I put this you tube on auto and listen all day. What a joy and delight...thanks for posting Rob Stefanussen. Where are you and this hand made ORGAN located?

[@EduardQualls]

An excellent tempo, exceeding well played. Wait for the melody to come in with the left hand and then sing along with it. Anyone who thinks this is too fast must not know the tune, and should listen to the chorales within that cantata of the same name, BWV 120, particularly to the recording conducted by John Eliot Gardiner. Sir John does not let this melody, which is by nature joyous, be dragged down to the hyper-romanticized moribund, which the dozing seem to expect.

[@volemrienfoutre]

140?

[@NegEntropicSystems]

Ordinarily, I abhor the tempos that are so quick, much preferring my own much more serecording made with a constant-drag device I designed for playing vinyl records. But, your rendition stands out, as it has not lost/smeared the solemn essence I find within the overall structure,... only presented it more alacrtiiously. BRAVO!! VERY WELL DONE!!

[@GeorgiosZaimis]

Excellent! I got into Hauptwerk virtual organ recently and I am thrilled of its potential! I liked your interpretation, through I prefer it on a slightly lower tempo! Well done!

[@jianfongyaw]

In this speed, the music makes me think of splendid angels overseeing the creation of a solar system, its blazing newborn sun, and its planets, some of which become filled with life.

[@virtualpoboy]

Rob, A new performance by you! Again, I love to watch your hands and feet, such economy of movement. I will use your example as what to strive for. Beautiful playing and registration. The Hinsz is an interesting sample set. With your resources of samples, it would be fun to take a selection and perform it on different sample sets and then edit that group together to contrast instruments. I think an interesting concept for us orgeeks! Thanks to Jasmine for her efforts.

[@lieblichbourdon]

Very nice!

[@AndreaAmici-musicamultimedia]

BRAVO!

[@waihoong11]

Now this really wakes me up. :) Lovely!

[@1seattlelady]

Lovely....!!

[@stefanussen]

@tshreenan Thanks, this piece has always sounded like "sunshine" to me. One of the reasons I enjoy it so much!

[@efrainlopez1260]

Phenomenal!!! Blown away. Tried replicating myself in my KORG Krome 88 key hammer action but I sequenced my Pipe Organ parts. Melody, used some Trompette-like sound to replicate that of a real Pipe Organ to play the second melody of this classical pieces. As well as the bass pedal part. Would like to use protools or similar pro audio on my PC to record it. I used my iPhone at the time to video record it which sounds ok but does not nearly make any justice to the quality of the audio. Are you using essentially a Pipe Organ controller with the classic organ software by Hauptwerk?

[@stefanussen]

@gerardesberg The exact registration can be found in the description. It's basically flutes 8', 4', 1-1/3' in the right hand, trumpet 8' in the left hand, and flutes 16', 4' + principal 8' in the pedal.

[@trinitylutheranchurchelca1747]

Great stuff! Is this freely available for use in worship services? Our upcoming services will be online only due to COVID-19, and we'd love to include this in a Christmas service!

[@Simmijenn]

You sound like a professional, and the sound of your organ is very beautiful! Your ornaments are excellent, too! If you ever come to Norway, please let me know!

[@jchem]

Bach works BWV 1 to 224 are cantatas, Bach transcribed the 4th movement of cantata BWV 140 to the pipe organ labeled BWV 645, hope this helps.

[@RialtoTwo]

First-rate, as always. Thank you. I notice your videos have become much more professional.

[@stefanussen]

Hi Pat, the lamp is an IKEA lamp, and it has a little clamp that clamps onto the back of the music rack.

[@thelord2000]

Bach actually played it at the exact tempo.

[@1954mikel]

brillante! es muy dificil de tocar la musica y el canto como lo hace!!

[@organforheartevarosemarier9773]

Fantastic ❣❣❣

[@stefanussen]

Interesting to hear that, because I always thought that it was a bit loud in some other recordings. Contrast is critical, but too much contrast can spoil the counterpoint. I personally thought the contrast between the Rugwerk and the Hoofdwerk was just right, which is one of the reasons I picked the Hinsz.

[@ericoschmitt]

Thanks, explains everything

[@gaggymott9159]

Loving the pace.........Shame about the instrument: Give me this piece played on an ahem, PROPER pipe organ - Simply delightful - But thank you for your post.

[@Capt737AA]

Rob...... where is your music lamp base sitting? As I put my system together, i don't see a ledge of sorts or clear place to position the lamp to read the music. Thanks for the continued wonderful music you share with us! Pat

[@TradOrganist]

Okay. But how should one practise if one doesn't have an organ...

[@ssbphotography]

What a great performance! I have loved this piece almost all my life and can't wait to learn it myself. BTW, do you use the advanced or basic version of Hauptwerk? Im thinking about buying it. Thanks

[@TimVr92]

@gerardesberg als je op meer info klikt zie je wat de registratie is. hij gebruikt de trompet van het hoofdwerk als uitkomende stem

[@RonN448]

This VPO technology is nothing short of mind-blowing. Was the reverb added after the recording was made, or is it built-in to the Hauptwerk electronics and/or program? You can tell I don't know much about VPO systems. Also: What speakers and amplifiers are you currently using? And, how many channels? Perhaps you recorded this without speakers or mics, and connected the VPO directly in the the computers sound card? Thanks!

[@brettaspivey]

Ah now that is counterpoint in its purest form