Maybe this is “in-his-dreams” Bach.”“…a performance that confirmed my belief that this is one of the finest large amateur choruses in the United States.” Charles Daniels stands out as a poetic and powerful Evangelist, William Sharp as a warmly inflected Jesus and Julia Doyle as a shining champion of the soprano arias.” “The Bach Choir of Bethlehem sang a Brahms motet (“Lass Dich Nur Nichts”) with all the polish and fervor it brought to cantatas by its namesake.” “..inspired program of hope, optimism and comfort …disarmingly powerful…overflows with jubilation”“America’s venerable Bach Choir of Bethlehem makes its Analekta debut on a disc brimming-over with festive D major trumpets-and-drums brilliance…Julia Doyle and Daniel Taylor heading up a distinguished solo line-up.”“Conductor Greg Funfgeld coaxed a lovely rich chamber orchestra sound from the Bach Festival Orchestra strings...The hauntingly beautiful voices of Taylor and Zsigovics—she in her festival debut—melted together like two precious metals, hers of bell-like clarity, his a more complex alchemy, with a sheen like liquid mercury.”“As I listen to The Bach Choir of Bethlehem with Greg Funfgeld conducting…I find it hard to believe this is an all-volunteer choir but it’s true…a well polished vocal ensemble, and a true level of musicianship and understanding of the choral music of Bach.”“…an American musical treasure… they sing with a fervor and a level of musicianship that carries one away—from bass to soprano, the supple strength and solidly integrated tone of this amateur choir reflects the most admirable qualities of the European-American tradition of choral song.”“By all accounts the chorus remains as vital an institution as ever…The B-Minor Mass performance was rousing, committed and touching…Bach’s ‘St.

Christ in the Old Testament- Brian Kachelmeier 2001 I would like to propose one last interpretation, which I believe is embodied in final Kyrie: The Kyrie is a comprehensive prayer of the church. Petitions are included throughout the Litany for the church, for the fallen, for good government, for our enemies, and for much, much more. Et resurrexit • 19. Bach - B minor Mass - 03 - Kyrie eleison by Bachology.

Radio Kirie Eleison: Teddy Kaufman wrote (March 25, 2006): ... Bach's choirs did not use Italian pronunication.

this intimate setting might be another attempt to ask God for mercy, though in a more intimate, personal fashion. Eleison! The most famous of these is the "Mass in B Minor," a 1724 composition written by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). I'm sure of it :) Alina Ibragimova, Arcangelo & Jonathan Cohen Cum sancto spiritu • 13. They seem to have been intended for liturgical use, considering a performance time of about 20 minutes each, the average duration of a Bach cantata… The passionate plea of the opening four measures, the fugal expositions and developments, the charming duet in the This is just a portion of the Litany that unfolds the full meaning of the Kyrie. Excellent work. Emmanuel Music is a Boston-based ensemble of singers and instrumentalists founded in 1970 by Craig Smith to perform the complete sacred cantatas of J.S. In it, the "Kyrie Eleison" and "Christe Eleison" are played back and forth by sopranos and strings, then build up to a four-part choir. Excellent work. English Baroque Soloists, John Eliot Gardiner & Monteverdi Choir

It also blends seamlessly with the excellent modern-instrument Festival orchestra which Greg Funfgeld conducts with an obvious knowledge of, and sensitivity to, modern performance practice.” “…the Choir and Festival Orchestra, under their director, Greg Funfgeld, perform these three cantatas beautifully and convincingly. I've been very happy to encounter your What Does This Mean series, Brian.

It sets the stage perfectly for the voluminous Gloria, which follows it. Kyrie II: Kyrie eleison + Lord, have mercy I have already offered Hamer’s hypotheses that the Bach’s Kyrie is (1) Trinitarian in its structure and (2) Christological in its content. 2015 Preview SONG TIME Mass in B Minor, BWV 232. Thank you for that, Brian. 1985

The free part comes after all the voices are in. Watch the video for Kyrie eleison from Johann Sebastian Bach's Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Most German choirs maintain the regional pronunciation.

Thank you for that, Brian.

The duet is scored for violins in unison, continuo, and two solo sopranos, who often sing together in parallel motion (providing a sweet, pleasant sound). The Bach Choir of Bethlehem gives him all he could have wanted. Christ and the Church 30-Day Marriage eDevotion Greg Funfgeld…has revitalized this Pennsylvania institution, and Dorian is doing well to document its vibrancy in a recording series… genuine honesty and intelligence informs this performance…Funfgeld has forged a fine body of singers and players…tightly disciplined ensemble …rousing spirit and sacred joy aplenty. Domine Deus • 9.