I would like to clarify something: The statement in the description: "The first 252 BWV are chorales included in larger works like cantatas, oratorios, passions and motets..." is somewhat misleading. BWV 1-249 are the aforementioned larger works; most, but not all, of which comprise a chorale. The above statement suggests there are 252 further chorales in addition to the standalone 186, however I believe there are only 203 other chorales found in the larger vocal works, considering Bach's well known '389 Choralgesänge' collection: consisting of the 186 and others found within BWV 1-249 (389 - 186 = 203). Additonally, BWV 250, 251 and 252 are the 'Wedding Chorales'. Therefore: BWV 1-249: Cantatas, oratorios, passions, motets etc. (203 chorales can be found here) BWV 250, 251, 252: 'Wedding Chorales' (3 standalone chorales) BWV 253-438: Four-part Chorales (The standalone 186 chorales) Nevertheless, I'm enjoying your presentation of these works and I look forward to more.
"This my confidence shall be, Jesus, I will cleave to Thee." BWV 259 - These words are so precious. Hardly religious, but beckoning us to a relationship with the King of Glory! This music can be an instrument, a vehicle, that will help guide our hearts to the One who gave it all. Jesus died on the cross so that we could enter into the Holy of Holies. Make no mistake, JS Bach's music is absolute perfection, but if we could only scratch the surface of the true meaning and Spirit of the words and worship that is underlying in this music. If we could come to know our Creator more by taking hold of this truth. This music then transforms itself beyond a rigorous study in music theory, counterpoint and harmony...but so much more! John 3:16
It feels like they aren't pausing on the pauses. Feels strange given some of the cadences used. Edit: I also feel the alto is too soft considering some of the harmonies it contributes .
I would like to know if these recording include all of the 389 or only the 186? If it does not include all 389, does anyone know of a recording that does include the 389 chorales?
Which edition of the score is this?? All the copies I've found is written in closed score, or the open score uses the treble clef for the upper three parts.😖😖
They are C Clefs, used often in earlier choral music to limit the number of leger lines. Essentially, middle c is wherever the middle of the clef is (where the two curved parts meet.) Today there are only 2 C Clefs that we still use, those being the alto and tenor clefs. Alto clef is commonly used in viola parts, and tenor clefs are used occasionally by cellists and trombonists when it becomes too high to write in bass clef. Hope this is helpful :)
@@stevesam1982 I do strongly think these clefs should be taugh as they WERE what Bach and other composers used. Music has been grossly "dumed down" in my opinion.
I know, but sadly I don't think I can do anything about it :( The thing is, the recording I downloaded is already this compressed, so I cannot redo or undo its exporting properties... I wish I could. Let me see if I can manage to do something in the next video I upload of Bach's chorales. Thanks for the feedback!
![186 Chorales [2/8]: BWV 276-299 - Bach (Score)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EmrFlewpxFM/mqdefault.jpg)
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Who is this Bach guy? He's gonna be HUGE! Mark my words.
I’m so glad you are doing this with the scores as well. I bumble along on the bass line 😁
Subscribed, grabbing popcorn, dimming the lights, ordering speakers.
I would like to clarify something:
The statement in the description: "The first 252 BWV are chorales included in larger works like cantatas, oratorios, passions and motets..." is somewhat misleading. BWV 1-249 are the aforementioned larger works; most, but not all, of which comprise a chorale. The above statement suggests there are 252 further chorales in addition to the standalone 186, however I believe there are only 203 other chorales found in the larger vocal works, considering Bach's well known '389 Choralgesänge' collection: consisting of the 186 and others found within BWV 1-249 (389 - 186 = 203). Additonally, BWV 250, 251 and 252 are the 'Wedding Chorales'.
Therefore:
BWV 1-249: Cantatas, oratorios, passions, motets etc. (203 chorales can be found here)
BWV 250, 251, 252: 'Wedding Chorales' (3 standalone chorales)
BWV 253-438: Four-part Chorales (The standalone 186 chorales)
Nevertheless, I'm enjoying your presentation of these works and I look forward to more.
BWV 264 is incredibly beautiful
Right?!
"This my confidence shall be, Jesus, I will cleave to Thee." BWV 259 - These words are so precious. Hardly religious, but beckoning us to a relationship with the King of Glory! This music can be an instrument, a vehicle, that will help guide our hearts to the One who gave it all. Jesus died on the cross so that we could enter into the Holy of Holies. Make no mistake, JS Bach's music is absolute perfection, but if we could only scratch the surface of the true meaning and Spirit of the words and worship that is underlying in this music. If we could come to know our Creator more by taking hold of this truth. This music then transforms itself beyond a rigorous study in music theory, counterpoint and harmony...but so much more! John 3:16
🙏thank you very very much
Fantastic performances.
Wow Bach REALLY liked to use Picardy thirds on the final chords of a minor chorale…
candente
Are you really going to do all of them? Excited for it!
Yes, that's my idea! I am preparing the next one already, it will be out in two weeks or so :)
@@classicalmusicanalysis Great to hear!
@@classicalmusicanalysis Thank you very much! Do you know please were can we get the scores in the video ?
BWV 271
It feels like they aren't pausing on the pauses. Feels strange given some of the cadences used. Edit: I also feel the alto is too soft considering some of the harmonies it contributes .
Is it just me or do they sing "Sunden" in chorale Nr. 3?
I would like to know if these recording include all of the 389 or only the 186? If it does not include all 389, does anyone know of a recording that does include the 389 chorales?
Are you on spotify?
Is 270 organ and modern piano? 😮❤
Which edition of the score is this??
All the copies I've found is written in closed score, or the open score uses the treble clef for the upper three parts.😖😖
What clefs are the SAT written in? Can someone explain?
They are C Clefs, used often in earlier choral music to limit the number of leger lines. Essentially, middle c is wherever the middle of the clef is (where the two curved parts meet.) Today there are only 2 C Clefs that we still use, those being the alto and tenor clefs. Alto clef is commonly used in viola parts, and tenor clefs are used occasionally by cellists and trombonists when it becomes too high to write in bass clef. Hope this is helpful :)
@@gabrielkennedy4908 Thank you so much
@@stevesam1982
I do strongly think these clefs should be taugh as they WERE what Bach and other composers used.
Music has been grossly "dumed down" in my opinion.
What's the chorale used in the introduction?:)
❤️💕💕💕
Severe audio compression artifacts. Maybe check to make sure intermediate files aren't being recompressed unnecessarily.
I know, but sadly I don't think I can do anything about it :( The thing is, the recording I downloaded is already this compressed, so I cannot redo or undo its exporting properties... I wish I could. Let me see if I can manage to do something in the next video I upload of Bach's chorales. Thanks for the feedback!
Can I get a PDF file of the sheet music?
Google it, you'll find plenty.