J. S. Bach: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott (BWV 129) (Koopman)

J. S. Bach: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott (BWV 129)
Cantata for Trinity Sunday 1726
Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir
Ton Koopman
Johannette Zomer, soprano
Bogna Bartosz, alto
Christoph Prégardien, tenor
Klaus Mertens, bass
Coro: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott
Aria (bass): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Heil
Aria (soprano): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Trost
Aria (alto): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, der ewig lebet
Chorale: Dem wir das Heilig jetzt

[@mspg2]

Koopman is a legendary interpreter of Bach's music who is not afraid to put his own interpretation on the maestros music.

[@walteralvarezperalta6270]

Qué majestuoso coro!!! Y qué bella letra "Alabado sea el Señor... que me protege desde el instante en que mi madre me llevó en su vientre". Bach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@winterdesert1]

I have the same cantata out there! After listening to faster versions I'm not sure what to think. I believe in the Baroque era timing was more steady and not as fast, but not super slow either. I love all versions because I love Bach! Thank you.

[@alishalileh]

Simply divine. Thanks for the upload 👍🏼

[@redbrian3655]

Thank you for uploading this vibrant Koopman rendition. I had only ever heard Richter and Leonhardt. I appreciate this. BRIAN

[@howardchasnoff208]

the alto aria here is reminiscent of the alto aria in BWV 42.

[@mapedit6359]

Una de mis favoritras

[@ricardom.6571]

no me gusta esta ejecución, parece que los van correteando tengo unas que pase a digital y no he escuchado algo igual

[@patricelanauze8301]

no nos importa usted !

[@mikestewart6517]

Cantata BWV 129
Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott
English Translation in Interlinear Format
Cantata BWV 129 - Praised be the Lord
Event 1: Chorale Cantata for Trinity Sunday
Readings: Epistle: Romans 11: 33-36; Gospel: John 3: 1-15
Event 2: possibly for the Feast of Reformation
Readings: Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 2: 3-8; Gospel: Revelations 14: 6-8
Text: Johann Olearius
Chorale Text: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott
Biblical quotations in green font, chorales in purple
1 Chorus [S, A, T, B]
Tromba I-III, Timpani, Flauto traverso, Oboe I/II, Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo
Gelobet sei der Herr,
Praised be the Lord,
Mein Gott, mein Licht, mein Leben,
my God, my light, my life,
Mein Schöpfer, der mir hat
my creator, who has given to me
Mein Leib und Seel gegeben,
my body and soul,
Mein Vater, der mich schützt
my father, who protects me
Von Mutterleibe an,
from my mother's womb,
Der alle Augenblick
who at every moment
Viel Guts an mir getan.
has done much good for me.
2 Aria [Bass]
Continuo
Gelobet sei der Herr,
Praised be the Lord,
Mein Gott, mein Heil, mein Leben,
my God, my salvation, my life,
Des Vaters liebster Sohn,
the Father's dearest son
Der sich für mich gegeben,
who gave himself for me,
Der mich erlöset hat
who has redeemed me
Mit seinem teuren Blut,
with his precious blood,
Der mir im Glauben schenkt
who in faith bestows on me
Sich selbst, das höchste Gut.
his very self, the greatest good.
3 Aria [Soprano]
Flauto traverso, Violino solo, Continuo
Gelobet sei der Herr,
Praised be the Lord,
Mein Gott, mein Trost, mein Leben,
my God, my consolation, my life,
Des Vaters werter Geist,
the Father's worthy spirit,
Den mir der Sohn gegeben,
whom his son gave to me,
Der mir mein Herz erquickt,
who quickens my heart,
Der mir gibt neue Kraft,
who gives me new strength,
Der mir in aller Not
who in all my need
Rat, Trost und Hülfe schafft.
provides counsel, comfort and help.
4 Aria [Alto]
Oboe d'amore, Continuo
Gelobet sei der Herr,
Praised be the Lord
Mein Gott, der ewig lebet,
my God who lives for ever
Den alles lobet, was
In allen Lüften schwebet;
whom all things praise that soar in all the breezes;
Gelobet sei der Herr,
praised be the Lord
Des Name heilig heißt,
whose name is called holy,
Gott Vater, Gott der Sohn
God the Father, God the Son
Und Gott der Heilge Geist.
and God the Holy Spirit.
5 Chorale [S, A, T, B]
Tromba I-III, Timpani, Flauto traverso, Oboe I/II, Violino I/II, Viola, Continuo
Dem wir das Heilig itzt
To him we now "Holy"
Mit Freuden lassen klingen
with joy make resound
Und mit der Engel Schar
and with the angelic host
Das Heilig, Heilig singen,
sing "Holy, holy",
Den herzlich lobt und preist
who is sincerely praised and glorified
Die ganze Christenheit:
by all of Christendom:
Gelobet sei mein Gott
praised be my God
In alle Ewigkeit!
in all eternity.
--
English Translation by Francis Browne (April 2003)
Contributed by Francis Browne (April 2003)

[@jo12pose56]

0:00 Coro: Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott
3:42 Aria (bass): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Heil
7:26 Aria (soprano): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, mein Trost
11:12 Aria (alto): Gelobet sei der Herr, mein Gott, der ewig lebet
15:45 Chorale: Dem wir das Heilig jetzt

[@GeorgetownDude]

I love Ton Koopman. And Bach, of course.
And Ton is NOT the "Bach slaughterer", as someone called him below. (Though, that is pretty clever nickname. Sounds like a name Donald Trump would call him on Twitter,,,,,,,,,,,,,presuming Trump had ever heard of JSB, which I seriously doubt.)
Still, the opening chorale is a bit too fast, in my opinion. I'm sure Ton had a good reason for his tempo. I'd love to hear it.

[@idschipper4057]

Love the cantata, but the opening choral sounds like half of the orchestra was desperate to catch a train. I like Karl Richter and the Münchener Bach Chor's version much better.

[@MrUseur]

Zur Zeit 7 Daumen runter, ich frag mich warum.

[@GeorgetownDude]

"Jedes Tierchen hat sein Pläsirchen"

[@ricardom.6571]

Fast and furious bach version...

[@mgl1838]

Ricardo M. It’s fantastic!