Chopin adored Bach`s Wohltemperierte Klavier. Schubert started to study contrapunkt just before his death: maybe it is visible in his scores that he wasn`t aware of mightiness of it?
According to historical sources, JS Bach has composed the Suites for Lute (BWV 995 to 1000, and 1006) not on a lute but on this weird instrument. We know he had access to one of these, and we know that Bach did not played lute. As a result, some of the pieces are extremely difficult (not to say impossible at this tempo) to play on a lute... we lutenist can use only 4 fingers, when on a keyboard you play with 10 fingers ! Now, and that's only my own taste, I don't particularly like the sound of this instrument - it's interesting on a historical perspective and worth recording this music, but a bit "brutal" - I like far better the sound of the baroque lute (tuned in D minor) or even harpsichord. Anyway the Bach suites music remains divine, extra-terrestrial !
Courante 6:44 notes inegales? It’s a nice touch. I think that measure and the one right before it (6:40) are one of the clearest examples of the rhythmic switching between 2/3 and 6/4. The notes inegales really highlight the distinction well. This piece is so complex rhythmically. Also, obviously the beginning of the B section is a good example of 6/4.
Thanks so much! I was confused by the "Lute-Harpsichord", a "Lautenwerk"-a Harpsichord with "gut" strings (from Sheep or Cattle!). So nice to learn it was one of JS Bach's favorite instruments.
For my poor soul, the BEST renditions of the COURANTE and the BOURRÉ ever; otherwise, I miss the "pulsar" energy of the ALLEMANDE usually leading me to a sort of "cosmic" freedom and joy, and the fathomless mystery of the SARABANDE I hoped (here too speedy and harsh, perhaps...). THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR FINE ART...
I much prefer the courante at 1.25x play back, around 170 bpm and I cannot find a single recording which takes this tempo. Am I just an outlier in my tempo preference?
The second part of Praeludio is heavenly. I particularly like John Williams adaptation of this piece on classical guitar. The two strands of melodies interwind with each other like angels singing. ua-cam.com/video/tkm21UP6bPI/v-deo.html
It's historically informed performance practice by a highly educated, highly skilled and talented, superb musician that knows the sources and knows how to play proper ornaments.
The tempo is a little uneven, but still, a very good rendition. I'm kinda on the fence when it comes to the lute suites being played on a lute, vs a keyboard. Until I hear them played on a clavichord, I will stay any opinion. lol
The tempo was absolutely and perfectly stable, breathing and natural, with all the agogic and liveness, highly skilled music making requires. It is as good as it gets to the perfect timing of the patterns and phrasing. There are more than enough unmusical, mechanical metronomic performances out there to choose from.
This is one Bach's very charming and experimental suites. I think that the mix of Major and minor scales at the final cadences is what gives the piece its Spanish sound.
All the movements are based on French stylized dances. The courante should be played a little slower because it’s not an Italian courante. The sarabande is a Spanish dance but this is in the French style also.
Bwv are his collections of works inspired and transcribed from vivaldi's pieces. So essentially it is a French suite originally written by an Italian then recieved a German remix.
Bach's bass lines are like a amazing piece in themselves.
That's the definition of counterpoint, isn't it?
@Egg MCMUFFIN Yes, in the middle part, I think.
Ye, imagine him and Dr Dre working together.
@@iridescentlee3425 what
Chopin adored Bach`s Wohltemperierte Klavier. Schubert started to study contrapunkt just before his death: maybe it is visible in his scores that he wasn`t aware of mightiness of it?
I am a true fan of the Baroque thanks to the innovation and pure musicality of J. S. Bach.
The courante is absolutely... out of this world.
Absolutely. It transcends humanity.
One of most beautiful suite that i ever heard
The real question here is: does the score move through the red line.... or the red line through the score.
If you remember the end of the BWV 543 fugue, you can see that the versatile part here is the line.
The line, of course. If you look at the end of Sarabande you will understand.
Galileo's relativity 😮
Einstein says you can't know
@@harrygreen9804 *galileo
Thank you!! I've requested these suites so many times and I'm so glad to see them! Love to play along to these videos!
Finally, my favorite among the lute suites is here. Thank you, gerubach! You do excellent work.
Thanks gerubach. Doing such an important work
11:41 wow
That bourree, that gigue 😍
Grazie infinite, Gerubach. Meraviglioso!
According to historical sources, JS Bach has composed the Suites for Lute (BWV 995 to 1000, and 1006) not on a lute but on this weird instrument. We know he had access to one of these, and we know that Bach did not played lute. As a result, some of the pieces are extremely difficult (not to say impossible at this tempo) to play on a lute... we lutenist can use only 4 fingers, when on a keyboard you play with 10 fingers ! Now, and that's only my own taste, I don't particularly like the sound of this instrument - it's interesting on a historical perspective and worth recording this music, but a bit "brutal" - I like far better the sound of the baroque lute (tuned in D minor) or even harpsichord. Anyway the Bach suites music remains divine, extra-terrestrial !
I love this Suite!
Bach o melhor compositor da história, melodia única, só ouvir pra ver
Thanks for uploading!
Bach è sempre splendido .
Questa è una suite che al 5° tempo contiene Bourree che è stata suonata anche da gruppi come JETHRO TULL .
Q coisa linda de ouvir
This is great! It'll help with grad school. Thank you so mucH!
1a. Praeludio - 1:32
1b. Presto - 2:44
2. Allemande - 6:23
3. Courante - 8:40
4. Sarabande - 11:30
5. Bourrée - 12:47
6. Gigue - 12:46
underrated works.
Courante 6:44 notes inegales? It’s a nice touch. I think that measure and the one right before it (6:40) are one of the clearest examples of the rhythmic switching between 2/3 and 6/4. The notes inegales really highlight the distinction well. This piece is so complex rhythmically. Also, obviously the beginning of the B section is a good example of 6/4.
Thanks so much! I was confused by the "Lute-Harpsichord", a "Lautenwerk"-a Harpsichord with "gut" strings (from Sheep or Cattle!). So nice to learn it was one of JS Bach's favorite instruments.
For my poor soul, the BEST renditions of the COURANTE and the BOURRÉ ever; otherwise, I miss the "pulsar" energy of the ALLEMANDE usually leading me to a sort of "cosmic" freedom and joy, and the fathomless mystery of the SARABANDE I hoped (here too speedy and harsh, perhaps...). THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR FINE ART...
the sarabande is so calming
11:28
Can you see?
Andres Kosberg ???
Thank you very much for this!! Can you also do 997? :)
I much prefer the courante at 1.25x play back, around 170 bpm and I cannot find a single recording which takes this tempo. Am I just an outlier in my tempo preference?
Nice use of the Lautenwerk
Great Channel, question please where can I buy this sheet music ?
Wonderful work. I just would like to ask, what software did you use to create the collapsed score? Thank you
Could you make a video on Canonic variations on: Vom Himmel hoch, BWV 769?
Gerubach may not be doing organ works because score-videos of Bach's organ works can be found on toxiconegro's channel
John Williams He does do organ works
The presto makes me whimsical :)
The second part of Praeludio is heavenly. I particularly like John Williams adaptation of this piece on classical guitar. The two strands of melodies interwind with each other like angels singing. ua-cam.com/video/tkm21UP6bPI/v-deo.html
12:46 I’m definitely learning this part on Marimba
In many places (e. g. in Prelude and Sarabande) mordents are played as long 4-5 note trills starting from a higher note. What's this?
It's historically informed performance practice by a highly educated, highly skilled and talented, superb musician that knows the sources and knows how to play proper ornaments.
Bach si sta rivoltando nella tomba ...
Isn’t the prelude a French overture?
Yes it is! The suite is in the French style, by adding a Bouree and having a French Courante.
Did Bach played the lute ?
Absolutely superb performance, perfect music making of the highest calibre!
courante feels like 6 4
It is, wow good hearing
Daym
john williams' recording of the gigue in the 1970's is the greatest guitar performance i've ever heard.
watch?v=fiqAGBkku5g
Listen to Segovia or watch him on youtube !
Sounds like 2 lutes sometimes
ご存リュート組曲第１番、シルヴィゥスヴァイスに脆影響されて作曲したけど、最初はリュート仕様のチェンバロ組曲にしたけど明らかにリュートを意識して作ったみたいだな。ギターで弾くのはナンセンスだと考えます。これは音楽ではなくリュートを用いたパッション、リュート独奏によるキリスト受難組曲だと考えます。🙏
Is it harpsichord?
TheBeastHole sounds like clavichord
Angel Camacho it's a lute.
TheBeastHole these are lute suites.
It is a harpsichord with the "lute switch" on, some harpsichords have it. Lutes don't sound like that.
It is a "Lautenwerk". Watch until the end of the Video.
I can hum the entire Bourrée lol
Allemande is easy for keyboard even I can play the first 2 measures
The tempo is a little uneven, but still, a very good rendition. I'm kinda on the fence when it comes to the lute suites being played on a lute, vs a keyboard. Until I hear them played on a clavichord, I will stay any opinion. lol
PointyTailofSatan Look up the word „agogics“ or „agogik“ in German
The tempo was absolutely and perfectly stable, breathing and natural, with all the agogic and liveness, highly skilled music making requires. It is as good as it gets to the perfect timing of the patterns and phrasing.
There are more than enough unmusical, mechanical metronomic performances out there to choose from.
1:33
Why does the Courante sound that chaotic?
Bach accidentally made Spanish music?
Keir Bowling I wouldn't be surprised if Spanish music comes from this.
This is one Bach's very charming and experimental suites. I think that the mix of Major and minor scales at the final cadences is what gives the piece its Spanish sound.
@@Supermario0727 Dude, Spanish music existed since way before Bach.
All the movements are based on French stylized dances. The courante should be played a little slower because it’s not an Italian courante. The sarabande is a Spanish dance but this is in the French style also.
Bwv are his collections of works inspired and transcribed from vivaldi's pieces. So essentially it is a French suite originally written by an Italian then recieved a German remix.
1:32
5:46
11:29
11:28