Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227

[@BernardGreenberg]

This work is among my most beloved music in the whole world. I've known it since I was about 12, but only learned to gradually understand its text, theology, and counterpoint over the course of my life. I've sung it with various nonprofessional contexts, FWIW, but more often played it in part or whole on the organ (impromptu transcribed). Today's was as great a performance as I have heard in concert, service (and I've heard it at Emmanuel before), or recordings or videos. This makes me very proud to be part of the Emmanuel community. Congratulations to all involved! A very great day for the Emmanuel Community and the Bach world!

[@marshallrichards69]

It is my biggest regret in life that I wasn't strong enough to join you in keeping the flame of this music. But I will never stop trying. And I still hold the flame in my heart, that one day I can make you proud, and teach the world what music is truly meant to be. My heart will always be with you and you will forever live in mine.

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