Alto Aria: "Es ist vollbracht," BWV 245 Bach St. John Passion

Panito Iconomou (Tölzer Knabenchor), Alto
Christophe Coin, Viola da Gamba
Concentus Musicus Wien
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Conductor
from a 1985 television performance of Johann Sebastian Bach's
St. John Passion (Johannes-Passion), BWV 245
(This performance now available in better quality, DVD).

Within the story of the Passion, this aria occurs after Jesus has been crucified. He says, "It is finished" and dies. The translation of the aria is below:

30. ARIA (ALTO)
Es ist vollbracht! (It is finished!)

It is finished!
Oh, consolation for all hurt souls;
that night of mourning
approaches its final hour.
The Hero from Judah hath triumphed in strength,
and ends the struggle.
It is finished!

Here's an excellent interview with Panito Iconomou (now a bass-baritone):

http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Articles/Panito-Interview-A.htm

And here's a brief bio of cellist/gambist, Christophe Coin:

http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Coin-Christophe.htm

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[21centurymagic]

awesome cello in the beginning. Lovely scroll

[DavesTrumpet]

@21centurymagic Yes, isn't that great?! That's Christophe Coin on the "viola da gamba."

[Alexander2859]

The excellent performance of this great music.

[DavesTrumpet]

@Alexander2859 Thanks for the kinds words. I totally agree, it's a great performance!

[maestrovoci]

@1silvergirl2 His voice matured years ago! He is now a wonderful adult singer and sings under his "adult" name Panajotis Iconomou. And yes, his talent was great.

[runofear]

¡Qué hermosa la interpretación de este niño! Su voz, su timbre.

El acompañamiento de la viola da gamba, da ese carácter inmensamente triste y melancólico del texto: TODO SE HA CONSUMADO.

La belleza de esta música es inexplicable.

[francello75]

@DavesTrumpet The great Maestro Christophe Coin is always amazing! Both on cello or Viola da Gamba! Thanks for this precious video!

[francello75]

@21centurymagic It is a bass viola da gamba, not a cello! ;-)

[visanthell]

@21centurymagic its "viola da gammba"

[1silvergirl2]

!ow.... hes talnted, wait till his voice matures, It'll get even better!

[YvonneD407]

wow, i rarely hear it sung that beautifully



[YvonneD407]

wow, i rarely hear it sung that beautifully

[YvonneD407]

wow, i dare an adult to sing it that beautifully