I have heard this before, but it always was just fairly level and "so-so". Here I find the music and soul together -- something that goes so much further than the notes simply being played. Thank you for this.
I am so glad you noticed. It is indeed important to play the notes as well as make it all seems logical to each other. Thank you so much for your comment and for noticing it!
I love this piece and I have never heard it played more beautifully. Not only your performance, but also the marvellous sonoritiy of your instrument move me to tears. Absolutely beautiful, Philip! And though I also cherish the modern synthesizer as a means to perform (certain) works of J. S. Bach, with this rendition I am inclined to say (with Mozart): the church organ is the sovereign of all instruments.
Dear Andreas. What a moving and beautiful comment to wake up and read. It's really wonderful to hear your feedback because the most important job of a musician is to move people and hopefully be a force for good for the listener. All the best from Denmark! :)
Absolutely beautiful - made me pause and think of my father..... I'll have to add this to my repertoire.... thank you for this performance.... stunning absolutely stunning......
Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness; according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences. Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my faults, and my sin is ever before me. Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight; that thou mightiest be justified in thy saying, and clear when thou shalt judge...
This is a very, almost haunting, piece of music..one of the first pieces I played when starting to play the organ at 13. Well played...beautiful registration, and pace...
Another "hit", Philip. Reminds me a bit of prob my favourite piece, the Virgil Fox rendition of " Come Sweet Death"... and well suited to the sample set its been played on
Lovely Philip - I surprised that Schweitzer would have said that Bach could never have written this - some of the greatest melodies ever written were simple lovely tunes that endear themselves to all music lovers because of their simplicity. Your playing sends goose bumps down my spine because you do not just PLAY music but you LIVE it in the fullest sense. Best wishes dear friend.
I once heard this piece played on a dark winters evening in Salisbury Cathedral. It seems to have some strange haunting power that is only capable of being fully appreciated on a church organ in a large Cathedral. How amazing that a large organ can produce a soft deftness of sound when speaking into into a cavernous building especially one built in the 13th century. A few other chorales come close to it but this one unique. Any chance of Bach's Arioso sometime. You are very lucky to be able to sit in the comfort of your home at the end of the day and play these beautiful pieces.
Yes, "strange hauting power" is a very fitting phrase to describe this piece. When I had to select this organ I need that Nancy probably would be the most fitting: it had the biggest reverb of all and I thought that the simple melody would have the biggest effect when put in a large cathedral.
Listening to Philip Aggesen's wonderful videos I realize that I have only scratched the surface of Bach's magnificent works. (So much undiscovered content that has escaped me for so long) A wonderful discovery for me in this new year. "Have mercy on me, O Lord God." This piece certainly sounds like a supplication that comes from the heart.
Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words once again. I have played Bach for many many years and I still have only scratched the surface. He truly is the best!
This is so beautiful and I love your slow tempo. I have just arranged it for four cellos. All of the scores I found online, including the original manuscript, had only half notes in the melody. I wonder what edition you were using if, like you said in a previous comment, you did not put in any ornamentation yourself.
Hi! So lovely to read your comment. My rendition comes from a score I found on IMSLP. I think it was from Pierre Gouin and the choice of making no ornamentation just comes from my own personal analysis of the piece being simplistic to almost an "insane" amount. Therefore I feel an "obligation" to keep it simple in my personal interpretation. This is of course only my personal choice :)
Hi Paulo. Lovely to hear from you as always. Yes, I am in the middle of learning the Canzone and then at a later point the Benedictus. I have played the "Halleluja Gott zu Loben" but that is a long time since :)
@@philipaggesen great choices 😊 I am trying the Introduction and Passacaglia in D minor, but I may have to postpone this one. It’s hard as anything I have ever tried… I fear for my life loool
Thank you for this interpretation, Philip. It is full of poetry and melancholy. Slow but nevertheless fluent. On some notes it sounds a bit "spicy". Is it the original tuning?
This is a sampled organ that I am playing on. This sample set is my Sonus Paradisi from the great organ in Sct. Laurenskerk, Rotterdam! So it's NOT an actual organ I'm playing on at home :)
I’m a professional musician. Never been much for computers. But I’ve wondered about sampled organ. I have a digital sampled B3 type ( 2 manuals called Crumar Mojo from Italy ) Also one octave bass pedals How much would it cost roughly to acquire that sample Set to where I could play it in headphones ? Bach is a god to me.
@@Piflaser You have been stuck in the romantic era, this performance by Leo is an excellent example of histrically informed performance practice as we are used to do in Europe.
@@andre26071955 I know the HIP ideas, no question, but in this case the slow and legato version makes sense, for a funeral or sub communione. The human heart was not different this time. And the result is better. The quick interpretation is perhaps better from a dogmatic position, but it sounds a little bit like a fair organ.
It's funny with this chorale prelude. I find that the interpretation really depends on this organ and room you play in. When I had to select what organ I would do this rendition I thought that Nancy probably would be the most fitting: it had the biggest reverb of all and I thought that the simple melody would have the biggest effect when put in a large cathedral. I know that it isn't the historic correct way of doing it put thought that I would try something different.
Dear Philip! Your performance of one of my favorite works of the great composer was wonderful. But why you started improvising with the theme is unclear to me. And I didn't like it. I'm sorry if I offended you. But I always say what I think. And that's probably bad.
Dear Michael. Thank you for writing. Actually there is no improvisational part in the video. I just play the notes on the score. Where do you hear me improvising? Try downloading the score yourself. There should be no mistakes (hopefully 😉)
Dear Philip! Please excuse me. Maybe I'm wrong. I thought that the original is unadorned in the theme. I downloaded two versions of the notes from the Internet. One for piano is two lines, and one for organ is three lines. There are no decorations in the theme. But in any case, of all the performances that I have watched, your performance is the best! And if I hadn't given up music once, then I would have played exactly like this! ) I have reviewed more than 10 variants of execution. YOU ARE THE BEST!!! BRAVO!!! Curve translation. Through a translator.))
![J.S.Bach - “Little” FUGUE IN G MINOR (BWV 578) [Hauptwerk // Noordbroek]](/img/n.gif)
I have heard this before, but it always was just fairly level and "so-so". Here I find the music and soul together -- something that goes so much further than the notes simply being played. Thank you for this.
I am so glad you noticed. It is indeed important to play the notes as well as make it all seems logical to each other. Thank you so much for your comment and for noticing it!
Yes. You have a gift for this not all musicians do
❤
I love this piece and I have never heard it played more beautifully. Not only your performance, but also the marvellous sonoritiy of your instrument move me to tears. Absolutely beautiful, Philip! And though I also cherish the modern synthesizer as a means to perform (certain) works of J. S. Bach, with this rendition I am inclined to say (with Mozart): the church organ is the sovereign of all instruments.
Dear Andreas. What a moving and beautiful comment to wake up and read. It's really wonderful to hear your feedback because the most important job of a musician is to move people and hopefully be a force for good for the listener. All the best from Denmark! :)
I agree. This is really fantastic rendition
Absolutely beautiful - made me pause and think of my father..... I'll have to add this to my repertoire.... thank you for this performance.... stunning absolutely stunning......
A very moving comment Ed - I am glad that you enjoyed the video. God bless!
So moving and soulful If Bach heard this He would be proud! As ever, Wonderful,! Lynn
Hi Lynn. What a wonderful comment to read. Thanks so much!
What can one say, actually there is nothing to say, the music goes directly to the heart. Just thank you Philip!
So kind of you nak! Thank you!
Have mercy upon me, O God, after thy great goodness; according to the multitude of thy mercies do away mine offences.
Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness, and cleanse me from my sin.
For I acknowledge my faults, and my sin is ever before me.
Against thee only have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight; that thou mightiest be justified in thy saying, and clear when thou shalt judge...
Very nice 🙂
God bless!
Thank you! 😊
Wonderful, peaceful, relaxing, almost other-worldly! Thanks again, Philip!
It certainly is a very unusual work by Bach. I find it has great qualities in its simplicity!
This is a very, almost haunting, piece of music..one of the first pieces I played when starting to play the organ at 13. Well played...beautiful registration, and pace...
So kind of you to write that! 😌 Thank you Nelson!
Merveilleux !
Merci beaucoup!!!
Another "hit", Philip. Reminds me a bit of prob my favourite piece, the Virgil Fox rendition of " Come Sweet Death"... and well suited to the sample set its been played on
Thank you dear Peter - always great hearing from you and the Fox arrangement should be one I should take a look at at some point!
It’s my favorite and will he my favorite. Thanks!
And thanks for the comment Eunjoo! 🙏🏻
I love your interpretation. This is my first time of hearing this, and thanks to you, it won't be my last❤️
Thank you Philip
Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words
@@philipaggesen it is my pleasure
Lovely Philip - I surprised that Schweitzer would have said that Bach could never have written this - some of the greatest melodies ever written were simple lovely tunes that endear themselves to all music lovers because of their simplicity. Your playing sends goose bumps down my spine because you do not just PLAY music but you LIVE it in the fullest sense. Best wishes dear friend.
Where did Schweitzer say this? (A quick google has not revealed it to me)
Here :)
www.bachvereniging.nl/en/bwv/bwv-721/
Beautiful. One of my favorite chorale preludes!
Thanks Andrew - yes it is really great!
I've listened to dozens of recording to this. This is by far the best.
WOW. Thank you so much. That’s really wonderful to hear
Heel mooi gespeeld!
Hallo Han. Heel erg bedankt. Zo aardig van je om te schrijven 🙏🏻
Ik zie de video nu pas, helemaal mee eens.
*This video just came on my recommended, 1 year too late.. I totally agree with Hans.
Such a gorgeous haunting piece - it is wonderful to hear how you made it sing. Wonderful!!!!! 😊
YAY! So kind of you to write that! 😌
I once heard this piece played on a dark winters evening in Salisbury Cathedral. It seems to have some strange haunting power that is only capable of being fully appreciated on a church organ in a large Cathedral. How amazing that a large organ can produce a soft deftness of sound when speaking into into a cavernous building especially one built in the 13th century. A few other chorales come close to it but this one unique. Any chance of Bach's Arioso sometime. You are very lucky to be able to sit in the comfort of your home at the end of the day and play these beautiful pieces.
Yes, "strange hauting power" is a very fitting phrase to describe this piece. When I had to select this organ I need that Nancy probably would be the most fitting: it had the biggest reverb of all and I thought that the simple melody would have the biggest effect when put in a large cathedral.
Bach on French organ. Awesome :)
It doesn't always have to be historical correct performances all the time! ;)
Listening to Philip Aggesen's wonderful videos I realize that I have only scratched the surface of Bach's magnificent works.
(So much undiscovered content that has escaped me for so long) A wonderful discovery for me in this new year.
"Have mercy on me, O Lord God." This piece certainly sounds like a supplication that comes from the heart.
Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words once again. I have played Bach for many many years and I still have only scratched the surface. He truly is the best!
Perfect cadence. Usually played too fast in my opinion. Awesome job!
Thanks Camera. What a great comment to read!
@@philipaggesen I'll upload a visual version of this piece today. I'd love if a master like you gave me their opinion! :D
Wonderful ❤
Hi Pablo. Thank you for becoming a subscriber and thank you so much for your comment!
@@philipaggesen far more and far broader to come if you post on Bach (as I guess you do, as guess you play it very often… too!:-)
Sooooo beautiful
Thanks John!
Lovely rendition Philip, a bit slow in my opinion, but nice anyway, congratulations ! The registration is awesome !
Thank you Remi. I chose the slower tempo because of the huge reverb for Nancy :)
This is so beautiful and I love your slow tempo. I have just arranged it for four cellos. All of the scores I found online, including the original manuscript, had only half notes in the melody. I wonder what edition you were using if, like you said in a previous comment, you did not put in any ornamentation yourself.
Hi! So lovely to read your comment. My rendition comes from a score I found on IMSLP. I think it was from Pierre Gouin and the choice of making no ornamentation just comes from my own personal analysis of the piece being simplistic to almost an "insane" amount. Therefore I feel an "obligation" to keep it simple in my personal interpretation.
This is of course only my personal choice :)
Another gem from Philip. Track request: do you have any Reger repertoire?
Hi Paulo. Lovely to hear from you as always. Yes, I am in the middle of learning the Canzone and then at a later point the Benedictus. I have played the "Halleluja Gott zu Loben" but that is a long time since :)
@@philipaggesen great choices 😊 I am trying the Introduction and Passacaglia in D minor, but I may have to postpone this one. It’s hard as anything I have ever tried… I fear for my life loool
Thank you for this interpretation, Philip. It is full of poetry and melancholy. Slow but nevertheless fluent.
On some notes it sounds a bit "spicy". Is it the original tuning?
Dear Nils-Ole. I think it's because I have put some extra pipe detuning on the sample set. To make it sound more realistic....and out of tune :-)
This work is intriguing, accord near 04:00 doesn't sound like Bach. Same style of David and Goliath by Kuhnau part 2.
Yes, it surely is a peculiar piece by Bach. One of a kind!
😪❤❤
Ik leef met je mee!
❤ZO MOOI❤
Thank you Syts!
Wonderful music Sir
I’m a little confused
Is this a digital organ ( with samples of actual organs )
OR
is this an ACTUAL organ within a church !!
This is a sampled organ that I am playing on. This sample set is my Sonus Paradisi from the great organ in Sct. Laurenskerk, Rotterdam!
So it's NOT an actual organ I'm playing on at home :)
I’m a professional musician. Never been much for computers. But I’ve wondered about sampled organ.
I have a digital sampled B3 type ( 2 manuals called Crumar Mojo from Italy )
Also one octave bass pedals
How much would it cost roughly to acquire that sample
Set to where I could play it in headphones ?
Bach is a god to me.
This makes me think of some of Philip Glass's pieces
Bach can seem pretty modern some times 🎵
I should have palyed it a little bit faster and more non-legato, especially the pedal part.
No, it would loose all his effect.
Here ua-cam.com/video/GwzQLq1jsU0/v-deo.html it sounds a little bit like a hamster wheel and looses all his effect and sense.
@@Piflaser You have been stuck in the romantic era, this performance by Leo is an excellent example of histrically informed performance practice as we are used to do in Europe.
@@andre26071955 I know the HIP ideas, no question, but in this case the slow and legato version makes sense, for a funeral or sub communione. The human heart was not different this time. And the result is better. The quick interpretation is perhaps better from a dogmatic position, but it sounds a little bit like a fair organ.
It's funny with this chorale prelude. I find that the interpretation really depends on this organ and room you play in. When I had to select what organ I would do this rendition I thought that Nancy probably would be the most fitting: it had the biggest reverb of all and I thought that the simple melody would have the biggest effect when put in a large cathedral. I know that it isn't the historic correct way of doing it put thought that I would try something different.
Dear Philip! Your performance of one of my favorite works of the great composer was wonderful. But why you started improvising with the theme is unclear to me. And I didn't like it. I'm sorry if I offended you. But I always say what I think. And that's probably bad.
Dear Michael. Thank you for writing. Actually there is no improvisational part in the video. I just play the notes on the score. Where do you hear me improvising?
Try downloading the score yourself. There should be no mistakes (hopefully 😉)
Dear Philip! Please excuse me. Maybe I'm wrong. I thought that the original is unadorned in the theme. I downloaded two versions of the notes from the Internet. One for piano is two lines, and one for organ is three lines. There are no decorations in the theme. But in any case, of all the performances that I have watched, your performance is the best! And if I hadn't given up music once, then I would have played exactly like this! ) I have reviewed more than 10 variants of execution. YOU ARE THE BEST!!! BRAVO!!!
Curve translation. Through a translator.))
It is clear that the cornetto/ sexquialtera is
First choice here…
It is also my first choice in this piece. There is so much richness in the cornet sound :)