Bach - Julia Hamari - Matthäus Passion - Erbarme dich

It goes deep into your soul.
It is the most beautiful involvement of a interpreter with a work.
She was in a trance. She was out of this world.
No words. Just watch, listen and get out of this world for some minutes with her.

[@Onplezierig]

I pray this video will never ever disappear from the public internet.

[@brn7390]

You can always download it.

[@user-ji3yw9sm1d]

you can tell by the look in her eyes that she is somewhere far beyond as she sings!

[@MarinPaunov]

It is obviuous

[@FrankSchutte]

Vor 300 Jahren komponiert, vor 50 Jahren analog aufgezeichnet, und 2023 immer noch extrem beeindruckend. Mein allerhöchster Respekt.

[@BG-xu8be]

Someone said once not every musician believes in God, but all musicians believe in Bach. I would say I believe in God because of Bach!!

[@liviabogno]

very nice

[@willrobinson1229]

B G beautifully said.

[@theodewit3358]

I don't believe in God but this is heaven.

[@aapjeaaron]

the St. Matthew passion is possibly the biggest argument for Christianity.

[@bolivar1789]

May be that's why the philosopher Cioran said that " God owes a lot to Bach" !

[@jgm6880]

Es ist schwer, nicht gerührt zu werden, wenn man Julia Hamari diese Arie singen hört. Buße, Barmherzigkeit und Hoffnung werden gefordert. Es ist ein Kompendium von so tiefen Gefühlen, dass unsere Seele vor Liebe weint.

[@agenteinformatore1242]

Sono pienamente d'accordo! Questa musica è così perfetta e così assoluta che qualsiasi parola su di essa non può che essere inadeguata..e questi grandi interpreti lo hanno compreso perfettamente..ed è per questo che queste storiche interpretazioni colpiscono commuovono ed esaltano spiritualmente.. anche noi che viviamo nell'era digitale.

[@adsoyad4898]

Ne güzel anlatmışsınız

[@ernazapf1936]

So tiefempfunden kann nur eine gläubige Frau singen. Ich habe nie eine bessere Interpretation gehört.

[@rainerseifert1967]

❤

[@CurtisCT]

Just revisited this video after first watching it 3 weeks ago, and here I am, a grown man, weeping. Never have I heard anything so profound, so moving, so touching...so heartfelt. And when I closed my eyes and meditated to the text as she sang "Herz und Auge weint vor dir bitterlich", my own strength utterly failed to hold back the tears. What nourishment for the soul!

[@trankobuskas1572]

I sincerely hope while listening to this magnificiant piece of nusic, you would perhaps think for one moment of the sufferings of those Syrian refugees battling the earth's seas to reach freedom.

[@GKo2024]

you are absolutely right and don't need anybody to tell you what you should be thinking about. This is the concentrating power of this music.

[@l_eternite]

@@trankobuskas1572 unfortunately we cannot reach freedom while living, only another shore

[@Stichting_NoFap]

​@@trankobuskas1572 Not to mention the billions of animals that are holocausted each year.

[@alanwilliams3677]

@@trankobuskas1572 I'm sure Bach had them at the forefront of his mind.

[@alankruza997]

In the 50 years since this video was recorded, there have been many wonderful performances of this aria but none come close to the beauty and emotion of this performance. Exquisite!

[@robertmanno5749]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXaaq52Ent9lkKs

[@JulianCabins]

yes..... yes

[@user-jf7rc8il6t]

Абсолютно с Вами согласна.

[@heinoviik]

Maybe the most beautiful music ever created.

[@johannsebastianbach3411]

I don't want to brag but I'm a great composer I have to admit.

[@franciscoespinozagamboa6490]

...de acuerdo Maestro

[@marcossidoruk8033]

You are the greatest

[@pierrekiroule2827]

The God of Music

[@moteflomoteflo3710]

Nicht Bach sondern MEER solltest Du heißen! Dein LUDWIG

[@wibkehoelzer4787]

@@moteflomoteflo3710 wie schön! :*

[@dianaradut2453]

The best interpretation of this piece of Bach ever ... Julia could make you fly with the angels with this voice pure and profound ...

[@voraciousreader3341]

It’s just so amazing, there aren’t words....and the violinist deserves very high praise, as well. I’ve listened to just about every version of this aria on KZbin, and there isn’t a singer who can touch Julia Hamari’s interpretation, in my opinion. However, I haven’t heard every version of this aria, bc it was around for a few hundred years before singers could be recorded. And musical taste is so subjective, and for some reason this is especially true for classical vocalists, so I can’t say it’s the best ever....I can only say-to my ears-this is perfect!!

[@anniemarquet7684]

Julia hamart sur Bach c'est Le rêve

[@ALBICOMUS1954]

@@voraciousreader3341 OTTO BÜCHNERS Violinspiel ist zum Weinen schön. OTTO BÜCHNER's violin playing is beautiful to cry. Le jeu de violon d’OTTO BÜCHNER est beau à pleurer.

[@bibifrijam]

She is the same spirit as Christa Ludwig with Karajan.

[@justamusician7846]

I can't agree, too old schoolish. It sounds more moving on period instruments

[@MarinPaunov]

The best piece of music on Earth. And the best interpretation on behalf of the violinist and the singer I have ever heard. Incredible.

[@francescopiras5124]

La voce di Julia Hamari è divina.

[@angelicakm]

Oh, God. I have studied classical music for 32 years now, and I have never, I mean NEVER heard such a flawless and inspired interpretation of St Matthew's Passion. Her voice was forged in heaven. It's almost a spiritual extracorporeal experience.

[@diogofernandes9474]

angelicakm Bach domine toujours.

[@donnrutkoff922]

She is the voice and hand of our creator. And I only learned of her recently by grace of this you tube and Karl Richter.

[@cecileaandestegge5126]

@@donnrutkoff922 Yes, why did we not know about her? I am from the Netherlands and a real Bach fan and who are you? WHY don't we know this gorgeous voice? Was she not allowed to our concert halls?

[@gabrielleaviva]

angelicakm me neither

[@axeldonk6250]

Know her since the eighties Tarkovsky movie 'Offret" , which includes Hamari's version. (little different version) which you can see here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp25ZZ5ofLN6o9E

[@FavouriteGalaxia]

My father used to put this masterpiece when i was a little kid, nowadays at 23 yr old it's one of my favourite pieces of art ever! Thank god ❤

[@danielasmale8835]

My most favorite version of this piece. So beautiful and heartfelt.

[@fernandoguibert]

I love music, but I have never heard such a flawless and heavenly inspired interpretation of St Matthew's Passion. Hungarian singer here, Julia Hamari’s voice was forged in heaven. The orchestra is amazing. Otto Büchner and Julia Hamari deliver an out of this world performance of an indescribably moving piece of music by Bach. It's one of the best things I've ever listened to. Her voice is pure, untrammelled, pure perfection. It could make any doubtful mortal, like myself, and believe in God immediately considering the theme.

[@JacekCzarnomski-cw8ul]

Maathaus-Passion is not opera

[@davidbrown8763]

The World is so much richer because it was visited by JS Bach. Thank you for this great performance of a true masterpiece.

[@MrUseur]

Definitely true.

[@ulisescervantes]

And it’s richer for ritcher too

[@TadeodeWiesen]

¡Así es! ¡Absolutamente! 👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@Fliegenfaenger11]

The violin player is Otto Büchner (1924-2008), a close friend of Karl Richter.

[@rvb7219]

he is a genius

[@johnrondeau8500]

Ralph Zedler My voice teacher the late Soprano, Chloe Owen worked with Karl Richter.

[@ALBICOMUS1954]

OTTO BÜCHNERS Violinspiel ist zum Weinen schön. OTTO BÜCHNER's violin playing is beautiful to cry. Le jeu de violon d’OTTO BÜCHNER est beau à pleurer.

[@birgitaufdemkampe482]

wunderschön , zum weinen schön ,himmlisch ,göttlich

[@Whizzbizz]

She sings as if her voice itself was a violin. Magnificent.

[@daniel3231995]

+Whizzbizz Actually, it's the other way around. Violins were made to emulate the human voice but it's a rather pathetic attempt as the human voice is incomparable in its flexibility in timbre and expressiveness. You simply have to listen to Bach's arias and you will know.

[@Whizzbizz]

+Dan Possible. Nonetheless... :-)

[@johnrondeau8500]

Whizzbizz That's how the violin evolved basically

[@veroniquebouscasse1348]

anybody knows who is the violinist ?

[@michelfrank6842]

@@veroniquebouscasse1348 Otto Büchner

[@vladimir7941]

Bach was inspired by Pachelbel, Buxtehude, Vivaldi and other composers. This is an excellent example of how one’s knowledge, skills and talent can benefit the entire society and future generations. I believe we have to thank Bach and other truly devoted teachers and professionals who share their experience in order to make our world a better place to live in.

[@fidelio5390]

Nothing wrong in what you write. But it's not near the truth: It must have been angels from heaven who inspired Bach's music - at least some parts of it!

[@ClergetMusic]

@@fidelio5390Bach himself always gave the credit to God.

[@sevtaptincer8194]

The BEST interpretation ever. She is great

[@user-mw1kn1qc1l]

Csodálatosan énekelt, kedves Júlia

[@GKo2024]

This performance has never been superseded. Absolutely astonishing. The dialogue of the voice with the violin is heart-wrenching. Indeed, Otto Buchner's violin play gives stability to this very fragile incantation of human suffering. Bach is unparalleled in his ability to give voice to this and help us connect with each other.

[@robertmanno5749]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXaaq52Ent9lkKs

[@Mr02071961]

Best interpretation ever! God and Bach were obviously working together on this masterpiece.

[@CallmeAnna]

She's my idol in Bach music..No one can sing Bach better than her.

[@gregkoshkin8559]

I can listen to this a million times and it still doesn't get old. How strange is that?

[@johnrondeau8500]

Greg, It's not strange I never tire of her otherworldly truly

[@f.w.2054]

I'm an agnostic but Bach is my favorite composer. He understood human emotions more than any composer which leads me to believe he had his share of inner demons!

[@banginghats2]

I've been obsessed with this video for nearly three years now. I keep coming back to it. The orchestra are amazing, but Otto Büchner and Julia Hamari deliver out of this world performances of an indescribably moving piece of music. It's still the best thing I've ever found on KZbin.

[@ahujeffrey]

banginghats2 absolutely the same with me

[@yogichris673]

Well, notwithstanding, there are many beautiful performances on youtube and I hope you find all of them and I wish you good luck for you will need it. I, myself am still looking and keep finding such pearls such as this one.

[@legewantes7099]

I've been obsessed with this video for five years …..we doing good!

[@auntiedondon]

I would have agreed with you... until I heard Nathalie Stutzmann and Orfeo 55 doing it. It is richer and deeper and, oh just perfect!

[@MrLibraryfan]

... together with Strauss's Four last songs by Masur and Jessye Norman

[@christianlefebvre3021]

Quand on pense que quantité de gens n'écoutent jamais de telles merveilles. Ce type de morceaux musicaux et lyriques devraient réunir la totalité des humains. Cela rendrait le monde plus uni et solidaire.

[@abecimnisanci4990]

What an interpretation. Amazing Ms. Hamari with a voice from heaven. Mr. Buchner makes the violin sing as beautiful as Ms. Hamari. Great orchestra. Thank you Mr. Bach for such a marvelous music. I am a 70+ years old classical music lover. I discovered them recently. Where have you been KZbin all these years? Thank you for enriching our lives. Love to all.

[@jamescatt76]

how can there be such sad, wonderful beauty in this world?

[@marcialay1188]

In some sense all beauty is sad, since nothing, including beauty, lasts forever.

[@jamescatt76]

@@marcialay1188 alas yes it is the tragedy and triumph of all great art

[@hansportegies]

This is the most beautiful Bach creation I have listened to since JSB came into my life in 1951 during the St.Matheus performance in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Most solits singing this aria are inspired by the sublime musical balance between voice and instrument of this work, that they usually reach the optimum of their ability.

[@hansg.ullrich3830]

This is the benchmark forever, as far as it's about Bach's "Erbarme Dich" Das ist für alle Zeiten der Maßstab für die Interpretation von Bachs "Erbarme Dich"

[@adelaskari7952]

her wide eyes and look is somewhere else, she sees something beyond... words cant explain the feeling that she has and i have too..

[@nilsbuschmann]

Adel Askari ....love your Comment! :)

[@haravaharavaable]

me too😍

[@philippemakram4887]

me too ...

[@ralphficker167]

This is plaintive musical poetry that inhabits the spirit. Thank you, Julia and Otto, for taking us there.

[@davidryle1164]

Perfect breath control. A true master of her craft.

[@hidekimizuguchi8928]

This song makes me understand that Bach believes in God.

[@mairaleikarte43]

❤️

[@juanstill]

God believes in Bach

[@mairaleikarte43]

@@juanstill This is interesting. Just woke up. Staring at this comment trying to understand that I'm not Juan Simon, and having a strong feeling that I wrote this. ⭐💪☕ God believes in Bach. How I love this point of view.

[@juanstill]

@@mairaleikarte43 That's a strong connection ☺️. I just followed your playlist. Are you russian?

[@mairaleikarte43]

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[@lalolanda4415]

How can this video have so many dislikes?You don't have to be religious to appreciate the sincerity, sadness and profoundity of this music. This is as perfect as art gets.

[@l_eternite]

Антилайков столько, сколько античеловеков посетили эту страницу. А мы уже больше двух лет знаем, что их много на нашей планете.

[@madosinoid]

When I'll be old, laying on my bed death, this is the last piece I want to listen.

[@enriquesanchez2001]

Wow, Dionis, what a divine thought!

[@rimakarapetyan4275]

Mine too.

[@MrLabtec70]

I will want -> Vide Cor Meum

[@cocochanelleke]

How about "Who knows where the time goes" - traditional interpreted by Sandy Denny?

[@armanaksit7954]

I want Stabat Mater to be played at my funeral

[@FighterFred]

Comparing this with later interpretations, no one comes close. I remember when I first heard this on vinyl in my teens, the impression is the same, 40 years later. Genius.

[@fidelio5390]

It's a pity that nowadays Bach's works are almost always given in a hurried way which is neither appropriate for the content nor of the time the music was composed in. If you feel like dancing when listening to Bach's 3 Kyries at the beginning of his Mass in B Minor, something is terribly wrong!

[@svetlanashapranova8089]

Божественное произведение. ГОСПОДИ КАК ЭТО ПРЕКРАСНО.

[@ONBOARDKLM]

"Erbarme dich mein Gott" after "This very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times". That's why it's so painful

[@michaelshurkin613]

I could stare at her singing this piece all day. She's perfect. The music's perfect. The camera work is terrific. Seven minutes and 34 seconds of delight.

[@willrobinson1229]

Michael Shurkin a singer who sings musically is a gift to the world. :)

[@MarkoBanani]

totally agree!

[@TheAna2495]

i dont understand a single word but this song touches my soul. you can feel the emotion !

[@voraciousreader3341]

I’ve literally watched/listened to every version of this duet-male or female-that I can find on KZbin and, in my considered opinion, none of them comes close to the beauty of voice, the incredible legato (thus showing an impeccable technique), the depth of commitment of the singer to the lyrics, and the _fantastic_ lyrical playing by the violinist. Julia Hamari’s musicality and excellent taste is beyond amazing!

[@violinhunter2]

Otto Buchner was a great violinist devoted mostly to chamber music and orchestral work.

[@willrobinson1229]

The pizzicati in the bass sounds like Peter's heart beat as he pours out his soul to the Lord. A blessed Good Friday to all, 2023.

[@gandfgandf5826]

So beautiful, it's almost unbearable.

[@francoislebedel4428]

Julia Hamari est excellente et vraiment pénétrée par la dramaturgie de cet aria, peut être un sommet de la musique de tous les temps. Je la place au même rang que Nathalie Stutzman. Toutes deux absolument fabuleuses, bouleversantes. Le premier violon est sublime, envoûtant.

[@diogofernandes9474]

I know of no other alto that achieved what Julia Hamari achieved singing Bach. To my knowledge she is top of the heap.

[@frankfeldman6657]

Ferrier.

[@madaboutvoice]

Well, it depends on the aria. For example, the Agnus Dei from the Mass in D minor was performed most exquisitely by Hertha Topper with the same forces as in this recording.

[@musicauniversal1457]

Oh meu Deus! Tem piedade de todos aqueles que nasceram, que vivem e que morrerão sem nunca saberem que esta obra, absolutamente comovente e única, foi composta há séculos.

[@amandaeliasch]

Otto Buchner was an incredible violinist.

[@Amade1756]

I agree. Such a pity he did not get more attention for his talent and so few solo recordings of him exist!

[@funk44]

@@Amade1756 I take your point but the mans music is on the voyager golden record. I'd say his talents have been duly recognised

[@thomaslovse4329]

@@funk44actually I don’t think it was. I’m pretty sure it was Hanscheinz Schneeberger

[@SamuelLanghorn]

you are going to a wedding, most people say the bride is so beautiful, others say the acolyte wore a pretty dress 🙂

[@christinafoley4905]

@@thomaslovse4329 no it was Otto in the Brandenburg Concerto with Karl Richter.

[@violetta47]

She is hungarian as i..i am proud over her..

[@ASAS-rl7vh]

I don't understand But i listening my fell so so sad,😢

[@PhedraBcn]

You can!

[@Platypus2583]

I'm proud over her wherever she would be.

[@hiradhsk]

Translation: Have mercy, my God, For the sake of my tears! See here, before you Heart and eyes weep bitterly. Have mercy, my God

[@mariliatavares6741]

Great. Would love to know it all.

[@pierre-xavierchassot3183]

mon dieux quelle tres belle voix ! merci julia hamari pour ces instants de bonheur intense ! pierre-xavier de chassot

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This is the humanity's lullaby , and the cradle gently cradled by these great performers

[@alipitogen]

Julia Hamari is also on aria duty in Rilling's Matthew Passion recording from about 1979. Her Erbarme from that just shades the Gonnenwein, I would say, but I would be hard pressed to choose between it and the above effort, as there's something about looking at her singing which adds to the performance and clouds comparison. Her perfect intonation, soprano like clarity of tone, and deep emotion sets her up there near the top for me.

[@NoahSpencer008]

This should have more views then it gets, the hard work Bach put into making the Matthäus Passion. The tranquility of this piece leaves me to tears. Music today, isn't even music, it's utter trash. The Erbarme dich will (to me) be one of the greatest achievements in all music.

[@JOSEROBERTO-gc7bv]

Meu Deus! Indescritível. Não há adjetivo que possa fazer jus à Música, ao Compositor, à Orquestra e à Intérprete. DIVINO!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Her singing voice is out of this world, I seem to be in Heaven

[@pereinarolsson3928]

true - direct from the source

[@SamuelLanghorn]

I am looking for the best interpretation to send this aria to a friend, so far this is by far the best. Her voice has so much power, You cannot give mercy unless you have power.

[@stv1765-s]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3nFp3d7qb-Ng6c

[@josvanraamsdonk7611]

Words fall short... The best interpretation I heard so far.

[@mk5294]

Most beautiful performance I've ever heard of a mezzo- soprano singing Bach: Julia Hamari indeed was "In trance and out of this world!" Thanks so very much for sharing!!!

[@gentlemanloser6787]

The beauty of this piece and the perfection of this performance is almost overwhelming. And what an incredible recording, both the audio and video. This really is a treasure.

[@user-pv1ut5mx3w]

Этот голос навсегда...... Впервые услышал Юлию Хамари в "Жертвоприношении" Андрея Тарковского.

[@user-gr8et8yl6d]

Это лучшее исполнение арии среди всех мною слышанных. Ни у кого такого звучания скрипки нет, только у Отто Бюхнера. Светлая ему память!

[@hakobhovhannisyan3783]

Sincere, honest, opened and naked.. This is the way this God Music Must Be Performed.. Thank You...

[@jbb6131]

Best perfomance ever. Speechless

[@redbrian3655]

As many times as I have heard this aria sung by both men and women, nothing ever seems to compare in emotion, richness and "passion" as this version sung by Julia Hamari. Thank you. Your upload is the clearest on KZbin.

[@waseemhartak7672]

this is more than my heart can take

[@nikolaidoil7088]

It is quite plausible that humankind only existed for these 7:34 minutes to be witnessed by the universe.

[@MrLibraryfan]

ANd Four last songs by R. Strauss, the one with Eichendorf's text in particular. With Norman and Masur.

[@AHMr.KnowItAll]

The Greatest Of All Time right here folks! This is a REAL masterpiece. GOD BLESS EVERYONE!

[@victorgustavo4366]

I am Braziliam and love this piece of Bach. The God bless Bach and this oschestra.

[@ivomarinus]

My son (15) has German examns next week, I help him, together we watch YT, Marmor stein und eisen bricht, Marlene Dietrich, Kleine Italiener, Rocco Granata, Nina Hagen, Rosenstolz and Rilke. Then suddenly I realize I had never ever shared the greatest with him. Thanks for this recording, I was crying behind my PC and shared my deepest feelings with my sonny boy.

[@moulinsebastien7095]

J'ai participé à l'interprétation de cette oeuvre lorsque j'étais enfant et membre d'une manécanterie.C'était à Rennes en 1982 ou 83 .Ce concert m'avait bouleversé, car me retrouver au coeur d'un tel orchestre était une première pour moi .Mais redécouvrir cette oeuvre par cette interprétation ci ... Le 1er violon et Julia Hamari en ont fait un diamant sans pareil ! Je pourrai l'écouter en boucle pendant des heures !

[@josephnguyen4294]

We don't have to wait to go to heaven to hear the angel sing this singer is brought angel voices and the sounds of music, to your living room

[@blondellemarie-jeanne3845]

Julia Amery est je pense la plus grande interprète de Bach .Savoix et son interprétation nous arrachent ds larmes .

[@vassilisvouris6269]

The combination of forces under the late Richter, in this masterpiece, so deeply emotional and heart tearing is superb. It is quite unlike the latest fashion of bloodless vampire singers who suck the very soul of the music instead of allowing themselves to be engulfed in its potency and be devoured by the very desire to express...

[@MichaelCWBell]

This music oversees almost all music ever written - it is the among the most profound all of Bach's output. It is beyond performance and beyond any sense of ego.

[@diogofernandes9474]

Wolfgang1782 Bach domine toujours.

[@francoissaillard1050]

Remarquable. Emouvant. Quelle puissance et quelles expressions de J HAMARI..... !

[@alfredhwannabe]

This is PERFECT. I don't know where there's room for criticism. This certainly seems to be the most definitive, flawless, perfect version on youtube. Whenever I'm in a fugue state, I hear this song in the back of my mind. Bach understands the soul like none other and Julia Hamari's rendition is gut-wrenching and beautiful.

[@sachiyotada8163]

How Beautiful Voice Julia Hamair , I Love Bach very much.

[@konstantinoskallianos6691]

Κορυφαια ερμηνεια...Μουσική καί εκτελεση που κατανύσσει την ψυχή και την οδηγει στην Προσευχή π.κ.ν.κ

[@pierre-xavierchassot3183]

j ecoute tous les jours cet air tirer de la passion st mathieux ,dans des versions differente : nathalie stuzman , galou , scholz , ou des versions plus ancienes , et chaque fois j en tire asser d energie pour continuer a vivre dans la plus grande joie et serenite . merci a ces interpretes de talent ! pierre-xavier de chassot .

[@HansdeHeer]

I'm an atheist by nature, but this is as close to a religious experience as I will ever get. So beautiful....

[@tansman1]

Music has no boundaries!

[@diogofernandes9474]

Hans de Heer There are no atheists by nature. You are an atheist by choice.

[@idiosyncrazy1980]

+Diogo Fernandes We are everything we are by both nature and choice... Our choices come from our nature, and our nature is in turn shaped by our choices.

[@savitri.devi7]

+Hans de Heer Religious??, you are confused, my friend. This is just Bach, God and the human spirit.

[@LOLAP95]

Diego Mota its a religious piece

[@blondellemarie-jeanne3845]

Erbame dich sublime , interprétation bouleversante à vous arracher des larmes .Un grand MERCI

[@luvindaopera111]

I will sing this beyond the heavens aria on Palm Sunday this year. Julia and her voice are also beyond belief! Listen to her "chiaroscuro!" GOD=BACH SUNG INCREDIBLY. Inspiring!

[@daniel3231995]

I have never seen such intense eyes.. This makes my hair stand every time.. Bach is the strongest proof - among the few and quite possibly the only proof available - that God does exist. His arias are nothing short of absolutely divine and godly. The only explanation for his music is God. Surely, he must exist if such a genius as Bach so firmly believed in him that he'd devote such masterpieces to his being. I now firmly believe he does exist after my whole life of questioning and then denying his existence. My heart truly swells from the passion of Bach's Erbarme Dich. I'm kind of hyperventilating at its sheer perfection. I want to cry. My tears are welling in my eyes watching Julia Hamari's rendition in the dark. Watching her, I see her mystical, mesmerized eyes see Him. Oh, my God, have mercy on me.

[@helcium2022]

On us all, my friend.

[@pipinhaoliveira217]

Man, I think and feel the same... this Aria shows the Peter's repentance after betraying his Master... this violin cries so deeply inside our hearts that we can really see God's presence! Thank you for your words!

[@the4000class]

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that who so ever believes in will not parish but have ever lasting life. John 3:16 God is offering us mercy just trust him and him alone. Turning from our sin and self reliance. This is what Bach's life was testament to. He composed such glorious music to the glory of God because of this reality.

[@ullrichherz7053]

the4000class You meant "perish", not "parish"!

[@Baghira1965]

Yes, I feel the same. Almost word by word.

[@mariyapodgayna7468]

Это лучшее исполнение, браво Julia Hamari!

[@junginkim460]

I couldn't help burst out crying as I watched this one. it was really unbelievable experience to me.

[@diogofernandes9474]

Jungin Kim Try "Zerfliess Mein Herz"!

[@JulianVacationRentals]

Erbarme dich, mein Gott, um meiner Zähren willen! Schaue hier, Herz und Auge weint vor dir bitterlich. Erbarme dich, mein Gott. Have mercy, my God, for the sake of my tears! See here, before you heart and eyes weep bitterly. Have mercy, my God.

[@matheusjanczkowski9107]

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[@puppi1974]

Fantastisch,ich liebe Hamari Julia!!! Sie war meine lehrerin auch.

[@idiosyncrazy1980]

+puppi1974 _Fantastisch,ich liebe Hamari Julia!!! Sie war meine lehrerin auch._ She taught you how to meow in an artful, heartfelt way ? You can has zee hi nots ?

[@nabie981]

Tarkovsky’s movie, Sacrifice has this music in the ending credit. It took me a while to find this piece.. i think her version matches closest to the one from the movie. The most beautiful cinematic scene was completed by this heavenly music.

[@robinelwood233]

This is a wake up call to all of us! We have all denied the Savior and yet have the opportunity for redemption and eternal life. Bach understood this, and his music - especially the St. Matthew passion extends that invitation to salvation to us all; don't miss it!

[@hansmahr8627]

Go away.

[@ObviusRetard]

Bach understood that music can be a bridge between the earthly and the divine, but the despite him being a Lutheran it is written in the universal language of music and not some close minded religious dogma.

[@aberbie]

J.Hamari is one the best to sing this "Erbarme dich" really is it very great interprétation. Thank you very much. andré

[@Leonid1051]

Yes, it is the best performance that I have ever heard.

[@beuming1]

+Leonid Odin agree

[@francosperoni3417]

+Andre Berbie I fully agree with you: I just compared Hamari with Galou, Otter, Stutzmann...this is the best in all. What is astonishing for me is the perfect baroque interpretation of Julia Hamari, in a performance of probably 40 years ago. Well, the violin plays with a little much vibrato, but the sound is beautiful and the pathos really high.

[@VasiliyAntipov]

Marian Anderson was better

[@momphert2026]

The last prayer you will ever say, and the most appropriate for the human condition: My God, have mercy, miserere, erbarme Dich! Because of my tears.

[@mrstinkabell123]

Incredible, extraordinary, powerful and yet so smooth. What an unbelievable performance from all involved in this interpretation, and I've heard this many times by other orchestras/singers. Bravo! As for JS Bach, there are no words to describe his music. Beautiful.

[@operachad]

I've listened to just about every rendition posted on KZbin and this, to me, is the best. Mme. Hamari is perfect....simply ethereal.

[@gustavosh.5147]

For the purification of the soul.. If the world listen to this kind of music I bet there will be peace.

[@johannschiestl2772]

Mein Gott, wenn ich dieses SCHÖNSTE GEWINNe! L DER MENSHHEIT, höre wage ich zu hoffen , daß sich GOTT sogar meiner erbarmt ! On verra !

[@angelmusicstudios350]

This is artistry at its finest. There is so much tenderness, warmth and passion in the sound of the violinist and contralto solo. It is the highest aspiration of what Bach should sound like. Thank you Julia and Rheinhard.

[@lszentes3076]

Angel Music Studios

[@dirkhasenkaemper641]

Vivaldi was only 7 years older than Bach