Something for a Friday: All of Bach

[hmvman]

The lovely duo Cantata, Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid BWV58 this week, performed by Soprano Monika Mauch, Bass Stephan MacLeod, (and Shunske Sato solo violin obligato in the soprano aria) with orchestra conducted by Jos van Veldhoven. Recorded in September 2015 in St Martin's Church in Groningen in the Netherlands.

Fourteen minutes of unmitigated delight!

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-58/

I've just caught up with this one. Enjoyed it so much I played it twice. Congratulations to the Director, too, for that stroke of genius of the sun through the window shot at the end!

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

I've just caught up with this one. Enjoyed it so much I played it twice. Congratulations to the Director, too, for that stroke of genius of the sun through the window shot at the end!

[antongould]

Sorry I have fallen behind again, but endeavoring to pervsevere. Cantata BWV 54 my latest listen and it, with the accompanying notes, is once again a great experience, and kind of excuses me for my weakness and inattentiveness.
I have only glanced as yet at Krystal's link and exchanges, but I'm happy to take my place in the gods.

Spurred on by the latest post I watched that (wonderful) and then BMV 54 ... IMVVHO even more wonderful ... what a treasure trove this site is ....

[Beresford]

Spurred on by the latest post I watched that (wonderful) and then BMV 54 ... IMVVHO even more wonderful ... what a treasure trove this site is ....

Yes - I have only seen 5 or 6 so far, but they are everything I always wanted Bach performances to be. And I was gobsmacked by the solo violin sonata - a new sort of interpretation?

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

BWV 766: Chorale Variations on "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag"

Well - Partite diverse sopra: Christ, der du bist der helle Tag ("a variety of sections based on .... ") an early (probably) work for solo keyboard, played here by Dutch organist Theo Jellema on the 1730s organ of the Stiftskirche (a church originally established and funded by private individuals) in the German city of Goslar.

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-766/

[BBMmk2]

I hadn't thought of this thread earlier on ,when I listened to JEGGERS recording of a collection of Bach motets. Very enjoyable. I don't suppose Forumistas will recommend other recordings?

[EdgeleyRob]

Well - Partite diverse sopra: Christ, der du bist der helle Tag ("a variety of sections based on .... ") an early (probably) work for solo keyboard, played here by Dutch organist Theo Jellema on the 1730s organ of the Stiftskirche (a church originally established and funded by private individuals) in the German city of Goslar.

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-766/

Thanks as always ferney.
The 3rd variation is so beautiful,brings a tear to my eye.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

BWV anh 159 - Motet, "Ich lasse dich nicht"

... but which Bach is it? Sounds pretty good to me, if a bit short (a gnat's whisker over five minutes; sounds like a first Movement and a chorale from a larger work) - perhaps a little "delicate" (or "galante") at the start, but that might be the performance - or my having read that it might not be JS getting in the way!

Recorded last May in the Great Church of the town of Naarden in Holland, the choir and orchestra are conducted by Stephen MacLeod.

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-anh-159/

[EdgeleyRob]

... but which Bach is it? Sounds pretty good to me, if a bit short (a gnat's whisker over five minutes; sounds like a first Movement and a chorale from a larger work) - perhaps a little "delicate" (or "galante") at the start, but that might be the performance - or my having read that it might not be JS getting in the way!

Recorded last May in the Great Church of the town of Naarden in Holland, the choir and orchestra are conducted by Stephen MacLeod.

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-anh-159/

Whoever wrote it,its beautiful.
Thanks as always ferney.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Solo Cantata BWV 170 - "Vergnügte Ruh, beliebte Seelenlust"

Oh, my stars! I have about 1128 "absolute favourite" works by Bach, but this is a particular special favourite of mine: the first few sounds, and my icy, cynical heart melted! Feed the cat/dog, disconnect all phones and doorbells ... and spend a wonderful 23 minutes with your best self and this:

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-170/

[EdgeleyRob]

Thanks ferney.
One of them there one listen is not enough episodes this.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Trio Sonata BWV 527

The solo organ Trio Sonatas (so named because there are three distinct "voices" shared between hands and feet) are my favourite works for Organ. Not so sure about the leisurely stroll conception of "Andante" here (I much prefer John Butt's brisker excursions - gives a sprightlier spring to the step than we have here) but it's still lovely:

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-527/

[EdgeleyRob]

The solo organ Trio Sonatas (so named because there are three distinct "voices" shared between hands and feet) are my favourite works for Organ. Not so sure about the leisurely stroll conception of "Andante" here (I much prefer John Butt's brisker excursions - gives a sprightlier spring to the step than we have here) but it's still lovely:

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-527/

Thanks ferney.
Simon Preston is ever so slightly slower than John Butt in the Andante part and is spot on,but only IMVHO

[hmvman]

The solo organ Trio Sonatas (so named because there are three distinct "voices" shared between hands and feet) are my favourite works for Organ. Not so sure about the leisurely stroll conception of "Andante" here (I much prefer John Butt's brisker excursions - gives a sprightlier spring to the step than we have here) but it's still lovely:

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-527/

These six little gems are among my favourite works of Bach too and interesting comment by the organist here that, while they sound easy, they are fiendishly difficult to play.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Prelude & Fugue in Bb minor, BWV 867

One of those "let's pop in on this performer and see what they're playing today" videos; and another good 'un. Belgian Harpsichordist, Kris Verhelst, recorded at her home six months ago:

http://allofbach.com/en/bwv/bwv-867/

From Book One of "The Forty-Eight" - which gave the world greater riches than the 'forty-niners, Clementine.