I actually feel great sadness for all humans who either can't comprehend the genius of Bach or those who don't have access to his music as it is displayed here. It's the very best humans have to offer and we should all revel in it.
I've tried. I've showed this kind of music to many people over the years that are just casual pop consumers. They either say it puts them to sleep, or that it's church music, or that you cant dance to it.... it really is sad and pathetic. The absolute height of human culture and it is vastly ignored by the drooling masses.
Pretentious people, both of you. Of course if someone has never in their life listened to classical and old music, they'll have to listen to it more than just once to really grasp it! No need to look down on them for it.
6:20 Chor (Leite mich) I've never heard a more beautiful ascending scale through the voice parts. Amazing to hear the timbral shift and colors on the ascent. My favorite part of this work.
Einfach wunderbar, ganz herzlichen Dank und weiterhin viel Erfolg! So liebe ich Bach ! Ich höre diese Aufnahme immer wieder und wieder und wieder..........J.S..Bach, welch Hilfe und Trost in der Pandemie
0:00 Sinfonia 1:30 Chor: Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich 4:49 Arie(soprano): Doch bin und bleibe ich vergnügt 6:22 Chor: Leite mich in deine Wahrheit und lehre mich 8:22 Terzett (alto, tenor, bass): Zedern müssen von den Winden 9:30 Chor: Meine Augen sehen stets zu den Herrn 11:37 Chor: Meine Tage in den Leiden
Voces8 singing Bach, another dream come true... nobody ever: How good can a performance be if they are wearing casual... voces8: (just singing) ... Also the cello solo... !!!!!
Ich mag es immer wieder hören, wird mir nicht langweilig, einfach herrlich! Die Gruppe ist britisch, sie singen aber sehr gut auf deutsch, man versteht jedes Wort, sogar ohne Text
Each time I begin this video, I can't stop a least until the 8 first minutes. So dense, a pure heaven. Rythm, writing, execution all at the maximum level! Incredible, a haven of beauty and moral elevation to rest for eternity
I am beyond ecstatic! I sang this in college close to 40 yrs ago and could not remember the number or title of the cantata. All I could remember was this amazing page of music where a scale is sung through the chorus and taken up by the violins and that moment has haunted me my whole life. Today I went through a bag of old things from childhood that my brother was holding for me (I live in a NYC apartment...need I say more?) I found the program from the concert that we sang this in (thank God I keep everything!) and immediately looked up 150 here to listen. That moment at 6:24 played and I balled my eyes out. What a glorious piece and and what a gift to be reunited with it again!
@@js1757 You have a good ear! That is a Phrygian cadence, popular in the Baroque era, though not used nearly as often as the so-called authentic cadence (a dominant chord to a tonic chord). One of the more well-known uses of the Phrygian cadence is the second movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 in G major, BWV 1048. The cadence has to do with the Phrygian mode. I've always loved it since I learned it there!
I wanted these timestamps for a presentation, so in case this is helpful to anyone else, here they are: 0:00 Sinfonia (instrumental) 1:30 Chor (Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich) 4:49 Arie (Soprano: Doch bin und bleibe ich vergnugt) 6:20 Chor (Leite mich) 8:22 Arie for (Alto, Tenore, Basso: Zedern müssen von den Winden) 9:30 Chor (Meine Augen sehen stets) 11:36 Chor (Ciaccona: Meine tagen in den Leiden)
Listening to this, I am reminded of an essay first published in the New England Journal of Medicine by the great Lewis Thomas. He was suggesting items to be included on the 2 Voyager spacecrafts in 1977. I paraphrase: “ Let’s send all of Bach, but then, we would be boasting”
I never thought that I, the total average person, would think that Bach was really cool, but yeah. Bach is really cool. That behind-the-scenes performance was just great to watch.
I believe the word I’m attempting to “come up with” is... “otherworldly” ...of course all who love Bach know he dedicated every piece he composed “TO THE GLORY OF ALMIGHTY GOD!”🌱 ...most lovely.😪
One of the most spectacular Bach's cantatas. And perfect recording 'in spirit of' Goodwin's Matthew Passion recording ;) Hope more cantatas will be recorded like that. :)
This music and this ensemble are a dream come true-! Many thanks for featuring this jewel, Jeff -and thanks to the one suggesting it to you 👍 A bit short on time, I haven’t listened to all of it, but what an immersive, musical experience ⭐️ The big, fancy lute played here is a Baroque Theorbo, or an Archlute, with two necks and two sets of strings, one of them positioned outside the fingerboard, to be plucked open. This is a complicated creature, reaching the height of development at the late Baroque era, and subsequently dying out, replaced by harpsichords etc. It was ungainly and extremely hard to tune (or keep in tune) due to it using mainly pure gut strings. Imagine the nightmare of keeping 14 gut strings in tune. I struggle with the three I sometimes put on my violin ;) Due to its construction tho it had the most amazing range and resonance. Those long, open bass string reverberating along with whatever else was being played… the three sound holes. It was a highly developed amplification system of sorts. The sound is to die for-! The ensemble here, The Ancient Academy of Music -priceless ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Voces8 with their pure voices -also priceless ⭐️⭐️⭐️ My god, when those high notes hit at 2:10 and also at 5:29! Jonah Nilsson’s ‘Farewell’ comes to mind… This is live music at one of its best! Thanks again 🙏
At 6:11, just as El finishes her solo, you can glimpse Barnaby turn towards her, smile and then slightly shake his head in incredulous admiration. That was pretty much my reaction too, Barnaby.
I knew that Bach had a special place in the classical music realm, but I had no idea about how blessed and talented this man was, for being able to create such beautiful music out of impressive Bible passages. He truly was making music for THE King, no wonder his name was engraved in history, and his music is still being not only played today, but being studied by the best musicians worldwide. Also, I didn't know about voces8 and the Ancient music academy before, but highly apprecciate their Bach presentations now (and other Hymns they performed as well). Great job guys! Praise be to God, who gave you such talent, and I appreciate all the hard work involved in this as well, thank you for making it accessible, a real gift! Greetings from Brazil, have a blessed Sabbath. PS. Something tells me that small choirs sound much better than bigger ones. Have yet to come across something better than this, to change my mind.
if the music requires power, then a large choir. if clarity, then a smaller one. it's a shame classical music has been cast the way it has been over the years by bottom feeders in the media. but they have done the same to all intellectual pursuits, and maybe to reason itself
My God the inflection in their voices and their approach to phrasing is absolutely unreal. The intonation is incredible...particularly the sopranos, I couldn't hear a single word of theirs that was even the slightest bit off the mark. Please come to Boston.
8:15 which amazing and powerful ending. I am a photographer and cinematographer from Germany and last year my team and me started to stream from our church live. It's beautiful to see such a great choir. Your video production is also very well! Congratulations to everyone of you! Well done....
Beautiful, I was brought up with this music, my father was a counter tenor, John Whitworth and also arranged all the Kind Singers music in the 70’s. This brings back lots of fond memories. Thank you.
So beautifull! It feels like the purpose of my whole life was to hear this wonderfull piece and performance.Thank you Bach, Academy of Ancient Music and Voces8.
The amount of music Bach puts in one single cantata is absolutely staggering. And there are 240 of them! How ... WHO was this man?? This recording is second to none, btw! ❤
Top stuff, team! How can I pick the best bit? It's ALL perfect! Glory to God who gave you these beautiful voices and the creativity and self-discipline to carry them into fruition. ❤ Jonathan @ 13:21-14:00 giving amazing support for the group while keeping crisp articulation in long legato phrases - phenomenal. Keep up the good work all and thank you for keeping the posts coming!
I think this is the first time that I hear the minor chord at the last "sehen stets zu dem Herrn" 10:27. I guess musicologist have their reasons to change it, but this way it sound so ancient and beautiful. Thanks you so much for this recording
You can check the sources on IMSLP. In the newer version there is no sharp which seems to be an editorial mistake. In the copied version by Christian Friedrich Prentzel from 1755 there is a sharp.
A pleasure to listen to you with such good sound and image. Congratulations for your music. A greeting from Spain. Un placer escucharos con tan buen sonido e imagen. Enhorabuena por vuestra música. Un saludo desde España.
I agree with sonadorroto below, This is where the unattainable is invested! I am in your zone. I have devoted my life to JS Bach. Music is all that life has given to me, not a moment would I hesitate to give my soul away
I actually feel great sadness for all humans who either can't comprehend the genius of Bach or those who don't have access to his music as it is displayed here. It's the very best humans have to offer and we should all revel in it.
I've tried. I've showed this kind of music to many people over the years that are just casual pop consumers. They either say it puts them to sleep, or that it's church music, or that you cant dance to it.... it really is sad and pathetic. The absolute height of human culture and it is vastly ignored by the drooling masses.
Pretentious people, both of you. Of course if someone has never in their life listened to classical and old music, they'll have to listen to it more than just once to really grasp it! No need to look down on them for it.
The very best we’ve had to offer, so far perhaps (secondo me, si) - let’s hope the future is even brighter😊
Wenn man sich Bach’s Einstellung zu eigen macht, ist diese ein beglückender, tragfähiger Grund.
Da bleiben keine Wünsche offen. Super Intonation, top agogik, exzellente Sprache. Eines meiner liebsten Ensembles.
I often wondered what this sounds like to a native German speaker.
Ich möchte nicht übertreiben, aber habe Tränen in den Augen.
6:20 Chor (Leite mich) I've never heard a more beautiful ascending scale through the voice parts. Amazing to hear the timbral shift and colors on the ascent. My favorite part of this work.
Voces8 and J S Bach a match made in heaven.
Don't forget to mention the orchestra!
@@harryvanrijn6366 Yes, excellent.
Cannot get enough of this, played it hunderd times or more, beautiful!
This is the most beautiful cantata Bach ever composed, and it was almost lost forever.
This piece is another proof that Bach was coming from another planet. Oh dear !
Einfach wunderbar, ganz herzlichen Dank und weiterhin viel Erfolg! So liebe ich Bach ! Ich höre diese Aufnahme immer wieder und wieder und wieder..........J.S..Bach, welch Hilfe und Trost in der Pandemie
Geht mir genau so, danke für den Kommentar.
0:00 Sinfonia
1:30 Chor: Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich
4:49 Arie(soprano): Doch bin und bleibe ich vergnügt
6:22 Chor: Leite mich in deine Wahrheit und lehre mich
8:22 Terzett (alto, tenor, bass): Zedern müssen von den Winden
9:30 Chor: Meine Augen sehen stets zu den Herrn
11:37 Chor: Meine Tage in den Leiden
Voces8 singing Bach, another dream come true...
nobody ever: How good can a performance be if they are wearing casual...
voces8: (just singing) ...
Also the cello solo... !!!!!
Ich mag es immer wieder hören, wird mir nicht langweilig, einfach herrlich!
Die Gruppe ist britisch, sie singen aber sehr gut auf deutsch, man versteht jedes Wort, sogar ohne Text
I return time and time again to this mesmerisingly wonderful, indeed perfect performance
Me too. I don,t know why
Me too. I know why.
As do I... “I know why...” 🎯
Love Peace Joy to AAAL who listen...🌱
you like it, but it's nowhere near "perfect"
@@jgunther3398Ignorance must be blissful
I am amazed at how much time I spent listening to this again and again
Couldn't be bettered. I keep listening to it and it gets better every time! Imagine a world without this kind of experience!
Each time I begin this video, I can't stop a least until the 8 first minutes. So dense, a pure heaven. Rythm, writing, execution all at the maximum level! Incredible, a haven of beauty and moral elevation to rest for eternity
I am beyond ecstatic! I sang this in college close to 40 yrs ago and could not remember the number or title of the cantata. All I could remember was this amazing page of music where a scale is sung through the chorus and taken up by the violins and that moment has haunted me my whole life. Today I went through a bag of old things from childhood that my brother was holding for me (I live in a NYC apartment...need I say more?) I found the program from the concert that we sang this in (thank God I keep everything!) and immediately looked up 150 here to listen. That moment at 6:24 played and I balled my eyes out. What a glorious piece and and what a gift to be reunited with it again!
From around 6:55 to 7:03, Bach reuses that moment as the ending in the Kyrie from the Mass in B minor.
@@js1757 You have a good ear! That is a Phrygian cadence, popular in the Baroque era, though not used nearly as often as the so-called authentic cadence (a dominant chord to a tonic chord). One of the more well-known uses of the Phrygian cadence is the second movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto no. 3 in G major, BWV 1048. The cadence has to do with the Phrygian mode. I've always loved it since I learned it there!
Beautiful comment, worthy of the music, sir.
I wanted these timestamps for a presentation, so in case this is helpful to anyone else, here they are:
0:00 Sinfonia (instrumental)
1:30 Chor (Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich)
4:49 Arie (Soprano: Doch bin und bleibe ich vergnugt)
6:20 Chor (Leite mich)
8:22 Arie for (Alto, Tenore, Basso: Zedern müssen von den Winden)
9:30 Chor (Meine Augen sehen stets)
11:36 Chor (Ciaccona: Meine tagen in den Leiden)
Listening to this, I am reminded of an essay first published in the New England Journal of Medicine by the great Lewis Thomas. He was suggesting items to be included on the 2 Voyager spacecrafts in 1977. I paraphrase: “ Let’s send all of Bach, but then, we would be boasting”
I never thought that I, the total average person, would think that Bach was really cool, but yeah. Bach is really cool. That behind-the-scenes performance was just great to watch.
@Emily Evans Well heck, he succeeded! That explanation was really helpful, thank you. :)
I believe the word I’m attempting to “come up with” is... “otherworldly” ...of course all who love Bach know he dedicated every piece he composed “TO THE GLORY OF ALMIGHTY GOD!”🌱 ...most lovely.😪
Actually the dedication translates more like "To the glory of God and the enjoyment of my fellow man."
This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen and heard. Beautifully done.
One of the most spectacular Bach's cantatas. And perfect recording 'in spirit of' Goodwin's Matthew Passion recording ;) Hope more cantatas will be recorded like that. :)
This music and this ensemble are a dream come true-!
Many thanks for featuring this jewel, Jeff -and thanks to the one suggesting it to you 👍
A bit short on time, I haven’t listened to all of it, but what an immersive, musical experience ⭐️
The big, fancy lute played here is a Baroque Theorbo, or an Archlute, with two necks and two sets of strings, one of them positioned outside the fingerboard, to be plucked open.
This is a complicated creature, reaching the height of development at the late Baroque era, and subsequently dying out, replaced by harpsichords etc.
It was ungainly and extremely hard to tune (or keep in tune) due to it using mainly pure gut strings. Imagine the nightmare of keeping 14 gut strings in tune. I struggle with the three I sometimes put on my violin ;)
Due to its construction tho it had the most amazing range and resonance. Those long, open bass string reverberating along with whatever else was being played… the three sound holes. It was a highly developed amplification system of sorts.
The sound is to die for-!
The ensemble here, The Ancient Academy of Music -priceless ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Voces8 with their pure voices -also priceless ⭐️⭐️⭐️
My god, when those high notes hit at 2:10 and also at 5:29!
Jonah Nilsson’s ‘Farewell’ comes to mind…
This is live music at one of its best!
Thanks again 🙏
Als Vorbildfunktion immer wieder gerne zu hören.
At 6:11, just as El finishes her solo, you can glimpse Barnaby turn towards her, smile and then slightly shake his head in incredulous admiration. That was pretty much my reaction too, Barnaby.
So say we all!
Me, too! Exquisite. Thank you Voces8 and extraordinary instrumentalists!
The very best of one of the finest bits of classical music right here, before our eyes and ears!
I knew that Bach had a special place in the classical music realm, but I had no idea about how blessed and talented this man was, for being able to create such beautiful music out of impressive Bible passages. He truly was making music for THE King, no wonder his name was engraved in history, and his music is still being not only played today, but being studied by the best musicians worldwide. Also, I didn't know about voces8 and the Ancient music academy before, but highly apprecciate their Bach presentations now (and other Hymns they performed as well). Great job guys! Praise be to God, who gave you such talent, and I appreciate all the hard work involved in this as well, thank you for making it accessible, a real gift! Greetings from Brazil, have a blessed Sabbath.
PS. Something tells me that small choirs sound much better than bigger ones. Have yet to come across something better than this, to change my mind.
if the music requires power, then a large choir. if clarity, then a smaller one. it's a shame classical music has been cast the way it has been over the years by bottom feeders in the media. but they have done the same to all intellectual pursuits, and maybe to reason itself
Thank you for this info! Indeed, it makes much sense.
My God the inflection in their voices and their approach to phrasing is absolutely unreal. The intonation is incredible...particularly the sopranos, I couldn't hear a single word of theirs that was even the slightest bit off the mark. Please come to Boston.
8:15 which amazing and powerful ending. I am a photographer and cinematographer from Germany and last year my team and me started to stream from our church live. It's beautiful to see such a great choir. Your video production is also very well! Congratulations to everyone of you! Well done....
Merci à France Musique de m'avoir fait découvrir cette interprétation d'une rare qualité. Sublime .
It seems everything Voces8 touches turns to Gold layered with Platinum.. 🎶🎵🎼
Of course an excellent performance by both groups. It reminds me that Bach and his musicians otten worked in the cold.
Beautiful, I was brought up with this music, my father was a counter tenor, John Whitworth and also arranged all the Kind Singers music in the 70’s. This brings back lots of fond memories. Thank you.
Décidément, Voces8 nous étonnent tous les jours en plus avec un des orchestres fameux !
Amazing, and Brilliant, group of Artists ! It is pure joy to listen to this amazing music from Bach. Thank you for this amazing performance!
I could listen to that trio movement over and over.
So beautifull!
It feels like the purpose of my whole life was to hear this wonderfull piece and performance.Thank you Bach, Academy of Ancient Music and Voces8.
The amount of music Bach puts in one single cantata is absolutely staggering.
And there are 240 of them! How ... WHO was this man??
This recording is second to none, btw! ❤
Top stuff, team! How can I pick the best bit? It's ALL perfect! Glory to God who gave you these beautiful voices and the creativity and self-discipline to carry them into fruition. ❤ Jonathan @ 13:21-14:00 giving amazing support for the group while keeping crisp articulation in long legato phrases - phenomenal. Keep up the good work all and thank you for keeping the posts coming!
It’s like a visit from the angels!
Es ist immer eine Freude, euch zu zuhören. Ich bin immer erstaunt, dass ihr einen so vollen Klang mit 8 Sängern hinbekommt! Bravo, superbly done!
I sent it to my aunty in India. Her reaction: Really all are Angels. I loved it. Thanks for sharing.
Glorious! I really like the clean, clear lines created by this type of "minimalist" interpretation. Well done, all!
Que maravilha! Adorei! 🙏❤️💐👏👏👏🇧🇷🖖
I think this is the first time that I hear the minor chord at the last "sehen stets zu dem Herrn" 10:27.
I guess musicologist have their reasons to change it, but this way it sound so ancient and beautiful. Thanks you so much for this recording
You can check the sources on IMSLP. In the newer version there is no sharp which seems to be an editorial mistake. In the copied version by Christian Friedrich Prentzel from 1755 there is a sharp.
@@Shakulatius Oh you're right! Thanks for the info
I wish I could like this more than once. Many likes.
... Gänsehaut pur!! Soo schön ...
we need more bach from you!
beautiful...heavenly!
A pleasure to listen to you with such good sound and image. Congratulations for your music. A greeting from Spain. Un placer escucharos con tan buen sonido e imagen. Enhorabuena por vuestra música. Un saludo desde España.
Omg, this is making me cry.
this group is awesome! high level of classical and contemporary performances
I agree with sonadorroto below, This is where the unattainable is invested! I am in your zone. I have devoted my life to JS Bach. Music is all that life has given to me, not a moment would I hesitate to give my soul away
Funny to see that the rest of the ensemble took a coffee break during the arias
Shockingly well done! This great music.
You are all just fantastic musicians.
wow ...such clarity only possible with chamber choir 8 maximum 12 voices
Y’all realize that Utube has “memory-holed” the lyrics to this magnificent piece... UNBELIEVABLE.
Yes! Where are they!!
Such a heavenly moment!!!
A wonderful performance. Perfect sound and voices. Thank you for sharing it.
Amazing! Bach!! And you!..
One word: Divine
This demonstrated just how much your voices are your instruments. Bravo!
Extrordinary production!
Großartig, dankeschön.
Súper bonito, me gusta mucho cómo interpretáis la música barroca. Anoche vi el Mesias completo.Gracias !💕🇪🇸
Makes me feel so much emotion. ❤️
So addictive!
When i was young I could have done this so you have no idea what joy you all give me!!! You are absolutely the supreme!
Wasn't this just great?? :D
Wow! Thank you all!
Incredible.
Stunning.
Amazing production ❤
Amazing merci
Wonderful!
Mesmerizing indeed! Wow....
Well... I return again to Beauty...🌱 I Love ALL who Love...💎
Wonderful. Such beauty.
Sublime 🧡
Meraviglioso!!
Super!
Marvelous performance. Bravo!
Exquisite.
Bravo!!!
Just amazing!
Wonderful
Wonderful!!!!❤
Que lindo ❤️💝💓
Paraná Brasil.
Bravo!
Wonderful. Bravo!
Beautiful
Glory of God
Maravilloso!!!!
This is perfect. Thanks Bach
So beautiful 😭😭😭
Prachtig mooi dit, ik luister het regelmatig!
🌿So Wonderful performance🌿
Heaven!!!
well done guys