Bach / Saint-Saens Sinfonia to Cantata 29 Joel Hastings

[CantGetEnoughBach]

Just listened/watched 6 times in a row. Pray for me, I can't stop. Where can I buy the CD? The Baroque rhythm is very nearly perfect, and the piano lends itself to a dynamic expression not available on the organ, though I find the organ transcriptions compelling as well. Much depends on the organ performer's adaptation to the qualities of the instrument and of the auditorium. I too wish I could meet Bach, but I guess meeting God would be better because maybe God could explain Bach.

[buyadonkey1]

After having listened to many interpretations (orchestral, organ, guitar and more…) I was absolutely amazed that this wonderful Bach composition could be performed with such perfection and wonderful transcription (for and) on the piano. Thank you to Bach for the composition, Saint-Saens for the transcription and Joel Hastings for a world class performance.

[kmikeyd]

Nicely arranged and beautifully played. Where does one find a piano arrangement of this piece. I'd like to give it a shot!

[gumdrops27]

I wish i could meet bach.

[kmikeyd]

Thoroughly enjoyed. Where can I order the music? I gotta learn this.

[cobalt100]

Alright. What God gave you that much talent? I want a few particles too. That was absolutely magnificent sir.

[haydn4ever]

WOW!! I heard this piece on August Rush.......one of my favorite movies! I fell in love with this piece back then after hearing just with the melody, and now that I know it was one of Bach's creations........well, it's true love FOREVER!! AMAZING....your fingers fly across the keys to effortlessly, and yet so mucially.....BRAVO!

[irvinggatelle]

A perfect work. A splendid use of the piano possibilities, in an excellent integration of the baroque language of Bach with the romantic style of Saint Saens. And a very impressive execution of Hastings. What a pleasure!

[PhilippeLoTheEternal]

This is  so excellent ; your clarity's sound is very assicurate !

[reobsiabnibku]

Outstanding performance of an excellent arrangement. IMHO this arr is much superior to the Kempff which everyone raves about or any others I have found (I have not seen the Rachmaninoff). A public domain copy (free!) can be found at

musopen dot org

(for some reason listed as BWV 28)

[maestrotim]

Bravo! So virtuosic and so expressive! Bach would have loved this on piano.

[Enix5548]

I'm not a pianist but I could just look at how fluently your hand moves and know how great you are technically. Great interpretation of this wonderful piece.

[Philistine79]

Rach also wrote a transcription for piano.

[mlussier1971]

An absolutely amazing performance!!

[flyurway]

Awesome! I've never heard this on the piano before, never knew there was a transcription. Leave it to Saint Saens I guess! Very cool.

[JHighland1]

Great!

[il0velmo95]

where did you find the piano music for this? because original this is meant for the organ? thankss :)

[steve1605]

@il0velmo95 "original this is means for organ"?  No. That's not the case.

[kempedkemp]

@il0velmo95 it was not written for organ but frequently performed on the organ.

[elojovisor2009]

este compa tiene la cara de aguacatito ! ja,ja,ja,ja,ja

this guy, his face look like a little aguacate!!!

[winestay]

I'm a pianist and a Bach lover, and that was the most amazing performance I've ever heard - or seen. Thanks so much - also loved the Holberg Suite on the album - thanks to CBC for enlightening me!

[kobuskoffiedik]

Thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks very much.

[trmtts]

Wonderful!!!!!!

[superssjdan1]

You made me fall in love with this piece all over again.Extremely impressive.Thx for posting

[kingtutexhibit]

It also exists in piano solo form under the title "Preambule to the 6th Violin Sonata in E Major". The arrangement is somewhat different from the sinfonia version and is somewhat challenging. It is not what Joel Hastings in performing here.

[SlyFox616]

I love this! Though, I thought this was the prelude to one of Bach's violin partitas?

[bassoonabooma]

@SlyFox616 this exists in 3 formats

Cantata 29 - Wir danken dir, Herr Gott

Lute partita in e minor

Violin partita in e minor as well

[SlyFox616]

@bassoonabooma I see! Thanks.

[riceboii101]

@SlyFox616 Bach himself arranged it for Organ.

[steve1605]

@riceboii101 "Bach himself arranged it for Organ."  Huh?

[riceboii101]

@steve1605 Yes he did!!! BWV 1006 Sonata for solo Violin Prelude became this Sinfonia from cantata 29. Bach did this a few times arranging his solo Violin and Cello works for keyboards and lute. Another example of this would be BWV 1003 Sonata for solo Violin became BWV 964 Sonata for Clavier.

[steve1605]

@riceboii101 I am aware of that, but Cantata 29 wasn't written for organ solo; instrumentation is three trumpets, two oboes, violins, violas, organ and basso continuo. You can download the score at imslp.org and see for yourself.

[riceboii101]

@steve1605 Thank you for this information i never delved into the Sinfonias as deep as yourself!!!

[WatchBlueSkies]

really very nice !!

[ropeyarn]

Inspiring and a great performance!

[BHKchannel]

Indeed a great transctiption, but make sure to check out Paul Jacob's or Diane Bish's version on the organ. The power of that mighty instrument gives the piece a slightly different touch... Thnks for posting, really well played!

[skateebee]

Very smooth - kudos!

[lorbo77]

heaven..

[Seinway]

this is the best transcripion i ever heard from this cantata. WONDERFUL

BRAVO ************************** KRISTIN

[BH061595]

Dang!!! I never thought it would be possible to play this piece on the piano. :) you learn something new everyday. 10 stars!!!

[clydesight]

What a great performance! It's exciting, robust and fun to watch! The keyboard work seems very precise and there are some surprises in the rhythm that I like. Very nice, total thumbs UP! Thanks!

[praestant8]

Stunning! After learning this myself for the organ I can appreciate both the sensitivity and the technical element involved with this piano transcription ( a lot of playing in octaves).

[manuelyamaha55]

Grandioso,Fantastico, una joya musical, Felicitaciones. Manuel.

[wljmrbill]

very enjoyable..used to hearing it on Organ..well performed and phrased..

[crediama]

Magnifica esecuzione di un magnifico brano del magnifico BACH. Grandioso e mozzafiato. Bravissimo

[tamiasthechipmunk]

Interesting and spectacular performance. Bravo!

[ropeyarn]

splendid performance! ! so nice to hear it on the piano. I had only heard it on organ and orchestra.Thank you .

[ClassicalJoeNo1]

Brilliant!

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[MortiCarthago]

amazing as hell!!!!! Me want more bach!

[MilitaryMan68564]

BRAVO!!!!!!

[1krazyluis]

exelente

[Dankbarkeit1980]

Where can I find the sheet music? Your performance is amazing!!

[gainweighttoday]

Pure music falling right out of your hands...

[sosome57]

Yeah. That works. Good stuff. Great stuff! I'll just drop this right in my Bach playlist. Thanks!

[Mimieeeeeeee]

^_^ it's such a great piece by a great pianist

[GCzobel48]

I've added this to my favourites as a counterpoint to John Williams' guitar transcription of this theme (BWV 1006).

[ThePianoStudio]

Very exciting...truly inspiring!

[lillanso]

Absolutamente PERFECTO! que interpretación!

[vkhooi]

what pulse, what energy...wonderful!

[kaotictim2]

amazing, well played

[Rotwatcher]

Beautiful, stunning playing.

[blieskastel2002]

Absolutely fantastic performance! Thanks, Joel!

[dumbdogsdontbark]

u need a strong left hand for this..

[stefomate]

does anyone have the sheet music for this

[lee1984yate]

Absolutely wonderful. A favourite of mine to play on the organ and sounds wonderful on the piano too. Bravo sir!

[Roberthekind]

Brilliant, breathtaking.

[WilfriedHildebrandt]

I love the energy of this piece. And Mr. Hastings plays it with a wonderful spirit.

[dennisferrara1]

one of Saint-Saen's finest piano trancriptions! Joel plays it with much panache, bravura and technique to burn! Unique repertoire that was very popular 100 years ago with the likes of Rachmaninoff, Hoffman, Sauer and Busoni. A grand manner piece to say the least!

[WilfriedHildebrandt]

Joel

You know how to turn people on because of your CHOICE of music.

like this etherial Bach piece.

[WilfriedHildebrandt]

What incredible Music.

That's exactly why Chopin and Mozart

admired Bach so much.