Wachet Auf from Cantata no. 140 - JS Bach

A favorite wedding prelude from Sacred Solos for the Flute, vol. 2. The organ accompaniment CD comes with this volume.

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[FromTheHeart99]

I know you don't normally repsond to commentaries and I'm not asking that you might do so here; just wanted to let you know that it's your playing of this piece that inspired me to buy the official sheet music for it to learn it correctly. It may be the only classical piece I will ever play but it will have taught me so much having attempted to play it should be played. All thanks to your so beautiful playing of it here on YouTube.

[FluteMark]

Thank you very much for this comment. I am very moved by it and it is the reason I play; to share the gift of music which I love with those of like mind and heart. I wish you all the very best in your playing. Blessings, Mark

[FluteMark]

Yes, I have several CDs with their compositions, but perhaps there are more. The CPE pieces are very challenging. Thank for the note, I always enjoy your comments and thoughts.

[lietzen]

That sounds really great!!! Your continuing increase in flute performance is most impressive. Congratulations!

Maybe it's not only due to the headjoint.

P.S.: is the Williams better than the Lafin?

[FluteMark]

I would say that Williams and Lafin are top guns, but that is my experience only. They both make custom heads with exceptional qualities. I would put them both in first place :)

[angieflute]

Which headjoint are you playing there Mark ?? :-)

[FluteMark]

Hi Angie. The Williams. I should have spent more time warming up. I just cranked this out cold when I got up yesterday without doing my scale warm-ups first.

[BoySergeant]

Beautifully lovely articulation and tone. You are blending very will with the organ recording. Superb!

[ehkuflute]

Mark - You are more that ready to use that Bb thumb key! You'll be amazed at the difference once you get over the initial 'bump in the road.' Wonderful sound and beautiful phrasing.  Is this the Williams head you had/have for sale?

[xXPROCTAXx]

Beautiful! Very well done, you would make Herr Bach proud

[bearo657]

I love this! Baroque is my favorite style, and Bach is my absolute favorite composer. This is one of my favorites of his, and you do it very well. I like this and I like you. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[demarezmichel]

Good work We love also Bach with recorder and guitar

[koyunbaba73]

I love your tone, and it affirms to me the futility of seeking authenticity through period instruments, playing sans vibrato, terraced dynamics, or whatever else we wish to impose. Anyway, the warmth of your tone is delightful. Thank you.

[soundreaper77]

This is not too fast! This is a gorgeous tempo -- it really dances. Honestly, the song is "Wachet auf" -- Wake up! It's not supposed to put you to sleep.

Remember children, slow is not beautiful, slow is SLOW.

[brookwall]

A treat to listen to.

[fightfiles]

I must agree with h20.

Played a little too fast.

[KERNWER]

this vid is absolutely lovely and is showing the very spirit of Bachs music. It''s personell. It`s a feeling in the heart. We can never understand it, but we can feel it. This performance is right on it.

[alsovas]

nice work

[h20skier53538]

Too Fast. Yikes!