Bach - B minor Mass - 25 - Dona nobis pacem

[Andreios2001]

Well, if there is a good and a way to him: that must be it!

[PhilipHeseltine]

Please, please, only post criticisms if you have conducted better performances. And also post your performances to back up your comments.

[bluepie88]

@PhilipHeseltine After all, you'd only take a faulty iPod back to the shop if you could build a better one yourself, right?

[DagmaraJDK]

It was the inspiration for Samuel Barber, wasn't it?

/watch?v=DW1mWsLg-do

[randyjsing]

Interesting how the tempo is drawn out/broadened at about 2:40! That's probably the best thing I liked about this recording.

[alco1979]

aha!!! where in the score does it say to start off piano? this is one of the most boring versions I've ever heard .... HORRIBLE ... never thought that a piece like that could sound so boring ..... and .... ahm ... I disagree .... this choic sounds like a russian-pimp-choir ... no grace or anything that piece stands for ... sorry, but this version should simply be erased from youtube ....!!!!!!!!

[relaurino]

@alco1979

Now I'm curious to hear your right interpretation.

[onegnometorule]

Karl Richter: how Bach should never, ever be played.

[relaurino]

@onegnometorule

Richter: how Bach should always intrepreted and played .

[davlor86]

I feel like i'm just entering to Heaven

[KhmerSerey1]

The concluding movement of the mass...

[beethomozart]

thanks to Bacholoji for posting the whole masterpiece, the excellsus B minor mass by the God´s touched soul of J.S.Bach 

[jeanmarievidali]

dona nobis pacem

in spiritus sancti

para pacem

[warrockneurd]

lol my friend senden this link sorry that i say for all minor mass fans but i admit:

i hate this style lol every has their own music style so u cant hate me :)

[Andreios2000]

@warrockneurd : its not so much about hatred my friend. Its just about whether you understand this divine but complex music or not. And unfortunately you dont ;)

[Andreios2000]

@Andreios2000 I really have no clue on what you replayed this message. But anyway, dont worry, I understand this music as far as s.o. can understand it at all. Cheers.

[thegoddescomposer]

I believe in god the creator of the whole universum who takes and gives the holder of the belance of life

Bach translate with his music the soul of the universum the spirit of life

Bach and beethoven for mi the greatest composer of the whole universum of mankind

[helloofiree]

I can't help but sing along to the tenor part.

[jbaptube]

Interpretation magistrale du «DONA NOBIS PACEM» Les paroles sont portées sur la musique avec une large respiratioon , comme sur un souffle spirituel qui nour rejoint jusqu'au plus profond de l'ame. Et il doit en ëtre ainsi pour la musique sacrésde J. S. Bach.

[Zeobit]

I love this great ritertando from 2:38 - 2:45!!!

[EssentialDegnities]

Lovely Thank you!

[beyondtheveilofdeath]

..the Sound of the Universe....

[wbcred]

The Mass was described in the 19th century by music critic Hans Nageli as "the greatest artwork of all times and all people." Hard to disagree ...

[bobmusick]

this is very powerful and moving. I enjoyed this alot.

[Mantis06]

For some reason it annoys me that they ran the credits before the piece is finished.

[feetje2008]

I fully agree, it's insulting to Bach and Richter as well. It sure has to do with money - less time on the tv screen.

[endogeorge]

If you don't believe in God, at least listen to Bach. That alone will make you better !

[ocwhanappi]

not better but stronger

[mingweicello]

it is interesting to compare the same music (but in different text) from the Gloria. The difference between them definitly is the result of the theology. In the Dona Nobis Pacem, it is from the tranquility and silence the music gradually develop into the highest zenith of the heaven.

[feetje2008]

Nicely put, mingwei. I agree, the Dona Nobis has such different musical layers than the Gratias Agimus Tibi. Maybe because Richter uses much more ritenuto's in the Dona Nobis, it's climaxing to the end in utter tranquility and spirit.

[chemicallyobsessive]

This is beautiful.

[paradoxicus]

Es maravilloso escuchar como el coro dirigido por Karl Richter,deja las notas como flotando y el metal se encuentra comedido,en honor al fraseo tan excelso.

[feetje2008]

paradoxicus: my Spanish is not that well but if you mean to say this is the most magnificent Bach conductor ever I agree fully. This piece is just heaven and gives meaning to life.

[yomlg]

This is one of these pieces of Bach that make me feel in total peace and take me energy to continue my life and make well for the world.

[ismDUKAGJIN]

PERFECT !!!

[JamieHynemanRAWKS]

Just so you know, even atheists(like myself)still have a "soul"--This is one of my favorite choral rounds ever. I heard this for the first time when we were practicing singing in the round for band. Yes - I was singing in band, but only for tonality and ensemble practice. Still regarded as one of my favorites.

[materialgrl47]

me too. I"m agnostic and I still felt something stir in me while I sang this last year in my all-region choir. alas, I didn't make it into all-state, but I'm trying again this year :)

[Andreios2000]

One more time I have to say: If there's a way to god, than that's the way there. Dona nobis pacem!

[billegeto]

i'm glad my way to God is your way too, but let's admit that there are as many ways as many kinds of men He has created. the endpoint is the same, though!

[PiaHawk]

This is my favorite part of the mass. It makes me emotional everytime.

[cardten1]

I sang this as part of the 2009 Texas All-State Mixed Choir and I must say that this is such a moving oiece! When you paint the music with such beauty and grace, you get chills! I loved performing this! This Choir is really good and the Cathedral that the Mass was performed in is a beauty house of the Lord! Bach is truly a person that can make one understand and Believe in God Almighty!!!

[jewish1972]

& the imbecils believe!

[cardten1]

excuse me??

[itsirish]

@cardten1 Mass....Catholicism rules!!!

[cardten1]

@itsirish CATHOLICISM DOES RULE :D I LOVE being a Catholic :)

[dies1domini]

[ Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi ]

Dona nobis pacem!

O Lord - give us peace.

(John 14:27 'Pacem meam do vobis' I give you my peace.)

[jcbx3]

simply amazing.... our high school choir did this and it was terribly difficult to sing but oh was it worth it

[Risteard26]

Some theologians regard the B Minor Mass of Bach as a 5th proof for the existence of God. Risteard.

[baldwalrus7]

And there's also the famous saying, "there exists the icon of the Trinity by St. Andrei Rublev. Therefore God exists". :)

[bersa888]

Which is the most ridiculous "non sequitur" statement, and therefore doesn't prove a single thing other than this is great music, much greater, enjoyable, tangible, beautiful, sincere and true than the doctrine which inspired it.

[Ariyonna411]

we sing this song in the 5th grade chor school i go to 5th grade dudes!!!!!

[yoyoseeme09]

the notes aren't hard sweetie :)

[jaoula19]

The worst human being on earth can't stay without feelings with this

[1230leica]

lovely. so relaxing and calm.

[stupidboy32]

heh All State Bitches

[willb48]

In the midst of two wars, with so many to mourn, O Lord - give us peace. This version of the prayer is my favorite.

[parkthoven]

Bach, as always~~

[pianolover786]

im also singing this for all state and its a wonderful piece!

[fernandogaravito]

En su "Dona Nobis Pacem", Bach nos lleva a uno de los momentos más profundos de nuestra relación con la música.

[Eriphile78]

Such a soul rising and truly moving piece. So heavenly and pure. Bach at his best.

[handelfan610]

the beginning entrances make me feel like i'm floating or gliding up to heaven. and i'm only 18! i'm all teary eyed...

[Marsyke]

same with me, it is wonderful music

greetz from belgium

[goodcommentguy]

aah, perfect harmony

[cutencrazy07]

I love it

[myoctoberrust]

im singing this for all-state, and im so excited

[jazzguy51]

I'm 51 years old now, have been a Bach lover since my teens. Certain pieces of his "get me" and cause tears to well up and this one does. That the music is the same as the Gratias Agimus is cetainly no accident by Bach, it links the ideas of peace, gratitude, and glory to God in a deep, profound, powerful way. I'm also certain I viewed this entire performance of the B Minor on American Public TV in the early-mid 70's. Thank You Bacholoji!

[jesemus33]

i have tears on my eyes

[dermann76]

Hermoso. El maestro Bach dejó un maravilloso legado musical. Para los que amamos la musica clásica, para aquellos cuyos oídos son escépticos, este es uno de los momentos más sublimes. Un encuentro con el principio y el final de toda existencia. Bach nos comparte todo ese mundo celestial. Das ist wunderbar ¡¡¡¡  : )

[TheUnbound123]

Wonderful.....simply wonderful.

[Romanticloser16]

The Greatest Piece of music ever written.

[vezzmon]

I agree.

[handelfan610]

i agree with you agreement. :)

[codonauta]

I think this piece was one of Bach's favorite too, because he set it twice in Si minor Mass.

[angelsoflove1221]

I sang this song in chorus, I think....

[Romanticloser16]

beautiful. One of the greatest peices written.

[michaels7]

It took a Catholic choir to bring the Mass to fruition. Glorious.

[firebreathone]

Bach's music is beyond Catholicism and protestantism. It's human and divine.

In my humble opinion,(even though we shouldn't be comparing composers) his music is often deeper and more thought-through than Mozart's.

[MichaelBramble]

This piece of music is hands down Bach's greatest work. It is full of humility and peace.

[laladeedee64]

This is a good learning expirience not something crummy

[EIDOSeidos]

Thank you, Bacholoji!! I couldn't stop until I listened to all 25 numbers.

[handelfan610]

i did the same thing...i came across the mass by accident and was glad i did.

[chinngis83]

What an astoundingly moving piece. It's easy to imagine that the world will forever remember the name Johann Sebastian Bach.

[HoratioParker]

The ooomf is when the tympani enter...

[Astardis]

One of the most touching pieces of music ever written. Isn't it amazing how at the end the trumpets join in playing the theme?