I don't think I have heard this chorale sung quite as slow as this in the 21st century. It is like stepping back in time. The slower tempo did much to facilitate the variations you played.
You are certainly correct Seth; usually in this era it is played much faster! The concert was an early music concert so this seemed to fit nicely. However, I do usually play it at this tempo anyhow. I made up for the slower pace with the faster pace of the processional hymn, "Now Sing We Now Rejoice" 😊
Sehr schön!
I don't think I have heard this chorale sung quite as slow as this in the 21st century. It is like stepping back in time. The slower tempo did much to facilitate the variations you played.
You are certainly correct Seth; usually in this era it is played much faster! The concert was an early music concert so this seemed to fit nicely. However, I do usually play it at this tempo anyhow. I made up for the slower pace with the faster pace of the processional hymn, "Now Sing We Now Rejoice" 😊