From the total repertoire of Bach's music -- as both a musician and lover of all things Bach -- I find this motet the most sublime, astonishing, and deeply moving work of all. More moving than the passions, or anything else. My only disappointment is how short it is. Thank you, Netherlands Bach Society, and thank you JSB
This motet is one of my favourite pieces of music ever. I get goosebumps whenever they reach the part that says "Du bist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben" (about 3:15).
its a VERY underrated part of the J.S. Bach corpus. that specific part you mention actually moves me nearly to a tear (not tears tho!) every time i hear it.
4:53 the countertenor in choir 1 is everything to me. He looks like my choir teacher, and he commands attention with his intentional staccato and hairflip on "rechte". He's so determined to emphasize his melody when he finds out he has it, and I highly empathize with that.
It is indeed like heaven... By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. Greetings from France! ua-cam.com/users/WFerdinand
His music truly sounds as if it comes from Heaven. I can only admire Johann Sebastian Bach's deep faith and devotion to God and humbly listen to his works.
What a beautiful job Netherlands Bach Society and instrumentalists do in realizing this beautiful Bach motet. Bravi tutti. So beautifully and musically articulated. It's lovely to know that exquisite, dedicated music making goes on all over this world. We're all richer as a result of it.
Bob H this is part of their ‘All of Bach’ project. Their intention is to record every composition written by JS Bach - even the Anna Magdalena Notebook.
Komm, Jesu, komm, Come,, Jesus . come Mein Leib ist müde, My body is weary, Die Kraft verschwindt je mehr und mehr, My strength fails me more and more, Ich sehne mich I am longing Nach deinem Friede; For your peace ; Der saure Weg wird mir zu schwer! The bitter way is becoming too difficult for me! Komm, ich will mich dir ergeben; Come,I shall give myself to you; Du bist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben. You are the right way, the truth and the life. Drum schließ ich mich in deine Hände Therefore I put myself in your hands Und sage, Welt, zu guter Nacht! And bid goodnight 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.
Exceptional performance. Exceptional piece of music. Excellent libretto. Indeed, please Lord Jesus come get us. Things are not looking great down here.
Agreed, Don. By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. Greetings from France! ua-cam.com/users/WFerdinand
Ooh, if only this came a bit sooner I could have personally commented to one of the suprani on this performance when she sung a solo for our choir. If any read this, it was a stellar performance. The tempo is above average, yet sounded just right. (and I'm often one of the people complaining it's too fast)
¡Veni, Jesús, vení que te esperamos! Komm, Jesu, komm, Come,, Jesus . come Mein Leib ist müde, My body is weary, Die Kraft verschwindt je mehr und mehr, My strength fails me more and more, Ich sehne mich I am longing Nach deinem Friede; For your peace ; Der saure Weg wird mir zu schwer! The bitter way is becoming too difficult for me! Komm, ich will mich dir ergeben; Come,I shall give myself to you; Du bist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben. You are the right way, the truth and the life. Drum schließ ich mich in deine Hände Therefore I put myself in your hands Und sage, Welt, zu guter Nacht! And bid goodnight 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.
Opnieuw een prachtige vertolking door koor en orkest. Dit thema blijft misschien net iets meer hangen dan bij andere vocale werken. Het blijft alvast een waar genot om telkens weer jullie hoogstaande uitvoeringen van de motetten van Bach te kunnen beluisteren en bekijken via dit kanaal, bravo!
They’re nasty in a good way. I relish in those lines. I always tell people: find the humor. Of course you have to be good enough to really sing them. At points it gets really ridiculous and that’s when you find the joy. Bach works the best when you have a feeling of “F*ck you guys, I’m up here killing this shit.” Lmao
The older I get the more deeply I understand this astonishing music
I'm just listening I donr understand much
Praise the LORD!!! Praise the JESUS!!!
In a sphere of endlessly, complex polyphonic compositions, the motets of Bach stand out as a refreshment of simplicity.
Bach's motets are absolute gems. 🙏🏼
From the total repertoire of Bach's music -- as both a musician and lover of all things Bach -- I find this motet the most sublime, astonishing, and deeply moving work of all. More moving than the passions, or anything else. My only disappointment is how short it is. Thank you, Netherlands Bach Society, and thank you JSB
This motet is one of my favourite pieces of music ever. I get goosebumps whenever they reach the part that says "Du bist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben" (about 3:15).
I totally agree
its a VERY underrated part of the J.S. Bach corpus. that specific part you mention actually moves me nearly to a tear (not tears tho!) every time i hear it.
Dat is inderdaad een heel mooie zin ,en prachtig gezongen met veel gevoel
My favourite too! I love the first part Komm, Komm, Komm, Komm Jesu, Komm Jesu Komm Jesu, Komm Jesu, Komm Jesu, Komm ;-)
Me too, because i hear distinctly there the famous basso continuo
4:53 the countertenor in choir 1 is everything to me. He looks like my choir teacher, and he commands attention with his intentional staccato and hairflip on "rechte". He's so determined to emphasize his melody when he finds out he has it, and I highly empathize with that.
I feel in heaven
It is indeed like heaven... By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. Greetings from France! ua-cam.com/users/WFerdinand
His music truly sounds as if it comes from Heaven.
I can only admire Johann Sebastian Bach's deep faith and devotion to God and humbly listen to his works.
What a beautiful job Netherlands Bach Society and instrumentalists do in realizing this beautiful Bach motet. Bravi tutti. So beautifully and musically articulated. It's lovely to know that exquisite, dedicated music making goes on all over this world. We're all richer as a result of it.
Bach's 6 motets are bright jewels in the crown of German Baroque choral music. 👑
Thank you for this superb rendition. Lovely! 👍👏
Bob H this is part of their ‘All of Bach’ project. Their intention is to record every composition written by JS Bach - even the Anna Magdalena Notebook.
crown of all music I would say.
Prachtig! Dit komt van iemand die normaal gesproken alleen maar naar popmuziek luistert.
Wow how can anyone be so prolific in masterpieces! IS anyone?
This content has always been very wonderful music for me. Leo de Groot Canada
Komm, Jesu, komm,
Come,, Jesus . come
Mein Leib ist müde,
My body is weary,
Die Kraft verschwindt je mehr und mehr,
My strength fails me more and more,
Ich sehne mich
I am longing
Nach deinem Friede;
For your peace ;
Der saure Weg wird mir zu schwer!
The bitter way is becoming too difficult for me!
Komm, ich will mich dir ergeben;
Come,I shall give myself to you;
Du bist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben.
You are the right way, the truth and the life.
Drum schließ ich mich in deine Hände
Therefore I put myself in your hands
Und sage, Welt, zu guter Nacht!
And bid goodnight 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.
It is absolutely heavenly with change in rhythm so joyous and tearful. I would love to hear this in heaven at my funeral 🙏😘
Exceptional performance. Exceptional piece of music. Excellent libretto. Indeed, please Lord Jesus come get us. Things are not looking great down here.
Великий Бах и его замечательная музыка. Большое спасибо.
Love Bach's music🍃
Brilliant !
Grote Kerk Naarden , voor jaren bijna "om de hoek" voor mij.
Ik zou er definitief zijn geweest als ik er nog woonde,
Les chanteurs sont aussi des Chefs parfaits, c'est très beau.
Christ is risen! Today is Holy Easter
Inexpressibly beautiful.
Agreed, Don. By the way, I kindly recommend the appreciation of the work of a living classical composer dedicated mostly to sacred music. I feel myself like a sort of non-official ambassador for his music - and, effectively, also one of his few supporters. He is very, very talented. You won't be disappointed. Greetings from France! ua-cam.com/users/WFerdinand
magnifique, céleste 😇
Ooh, if only this came a bit sooner I could have personally commented to one of the suprani on this performance when she sung a solo for our choir.
If any read this, it was a stellar performance. The tempo is above average, yet sounded just right. (and I'm often one of the people complaining it's too fast)
Belleza y perfección absoluta en la interpretación.
This is the music they'll have in heaven - hope I get to hear it...
¡Veni, Jesús, vení que te esperamos!
Komm, Jesu, komm,
Come,, Jesus . come
Mein Leib ist müde,
My body is weary,
Die Kraft verschwindt je mehr und mehr,
My strength fails me more and more,
Ich sehne mich
I am longing
Nach deinem Friede;
For your peace ;
Der saure Weg wird mir zu schwer!
The bitter way is becoming too difficult for me!
Komm, ich will mich dir ergeben;
Come,I shall give myself to you;
Du bist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben.
You are the right way, the truth and the life.
Drum schließ ich mich in deine Hände
Therefore I put myself in your hands
Und sage, Welt, zu guter Nacht!
And bid goodnight 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.
Opnieuw een prachtige vertolking door koor en orkest. Dit thema blijft misschien net iets meer hangen dan bij andere vocale werken. Het blijft alvast een waar genot om telkens weer jullie hoogstaande uitvoeringen van de motetten van Bach te kunnen beluisteren en bekijken via dit kanaal, bravo!
Это божественно.
Very Nice Sound "Absolutely Very Nice"
Bach ist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben.
素晴らしい！
Marvellous. YHWH os abençoe.
Bach para siempre...
Awesome rendition!
La voce di Dio.....
"Extremely Nice, Very Well In Step" "Very Wonderfully Done"
Excellent)!
Rigtig flot og meget klar korsang.....
Great music !
Nevertheless the ultimate recording (only on CD) is from the Arnold Schönberg Choir - intimate and highly intellectual Bach !
Unbelievable Music....
Absolument divin
Unser Vater Bach: komm!
Bach ist der rechte Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben.
Die saure Moderne Musik wird mir zu schwer... (Zu hören)
Jezus is de weg de Waarheid en het Leven
This is one of my favorite Bach Motet I have sung but the 2nd tenor gets very nasty lines towards the end...
They’re nasty in a good way. I relish in those lines. I always tell people: find the humor. Of course you have to be good enough to really sing them. At points it gets really ridiculous and that’s when you find the joy. Bach works the best when you have a feeling of “F*ck you guys, I’m up here killing this shit.” Lmao
Why ram noise into our ears before the presentation?
To make u appreciate the polyphony
Himmlisch
Too fast.🙁
I’m laughing