Bach - Christ lag in Todesbanden BWV 625 // Noordbroek Schnitger

Serious, somber and solid, Bach's setting of Christ lag in Todesbanden BWV 625 from his Orgelbüchlein captures in miniature the meaning of Easter. Repetitive descending semiquavers perhaps depict the death of Jesus but an upbeat tempo portrays something of the glory of the resurrection. In just over a minute of music, Bach has perfectly captured the first verse of Luther's chorale, upon which the work is based:
Christ lag in Todesbanden,
für unsre Sünd' gegeben,
der ist wieder erstanden
und hat uns bracht das Leben.
des wir sollen fröhlich sein,
Gott loben und dankbar sein
und singen: Halleluja!
Halleluja!
_Christ lay in Death's dark prison,
It was our sin that bound Him;
This day hath He arisen,
And sheds new life around Him.
Therefore let us joyful be
And praise our God right heartily.
So sing we Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!_
With its sparkling mixtures and clear plenum, for this video I opted to use the Schnitger-Hinsz-Freytag organ of the Dorpskerk in Noordbroek, sampled for Hauptwerk by Sonus Paradisi.
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Marcus

[@jerrymartin79]

What a thrilling sound and performance. Thanks Marcus!!!

[@MarcusReeves]

Thank you! Noordbroek is such a beautiful sample set.

[@RalphLooij]

Beautiful, Marcus. The raw energy of Noordbroek really lifts this piece up. Can you imagine this organ sounds even more raw in real life.

[@MarcusReeves]

Thanks, Ralph. One day, I hope I can visit all these Dutch jewels and hear them for real!

[@grahamtwist]

A fabulous performance, Marcus - and a stunning sample set which lets the majesty in the music shine through with both sparkle and power: bravo! (Your nimble footwork in those colourful, jazzy socks certainly added to the visual treat!)

[@MarcusReeves]

Thanks very much, Graham!

[@nakorganist]

There is a lot of power in your interpretation, very nice dear Marcus! Best regards, Roland

[@MarcusReeves]

Thanks very much, Roland!

[@jeandominiquePasquet]

Oh les belles chaussettes !

[@MarcusReeves]

Merci! J'aime bien une bonne paire de chastens!