J.S. Bach: Glory to God Alone

Glory to God Alone: The Life of J.S. Bach is an award winning introduction to the great composer. Awarded the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award for best in class, the video features scenes from Eisenach, Ohrdruf, Weimar, Kothen, Muhlhausen and of course, Leipzig and showcases insights from noted J. S. Bach scholars Christoph Wolff, Robin Leaver and guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening.

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[kornmad15]

Amazing video, truly great. But, does anyone know the piece on 19.30min? Thanks!

[ELCAVideo]

Dear Kornmad15,

The music at 19:30 is Christopher Parkening perfoming "Sleepers Awake."  Cantata BWV 140

Happy new year!

[HamiltonMill]

I don't understand the hostility toward Christians honoring one of their own. Obviously, to appreciate Bach does not require one to convert to Christianity, but it does require , in the very least, an acknowledgement that Bach was inspired by his devotion to Jesus, and that his faith in Christ did not diminish his genius.

[howdydoodytoyouall]

There is often hostility towards Christianity. It often stands in the way of the New World Order, and the banking cartel. Who do you think controls the media (etc)? Most people accept their propaganda. Bach was very, very devout. He had a passion for God. Notice his music is not arrogant. I am sure his Christian faith, had a profound effect on his music.

[Yesquiet]

Thanks..... and five years on . . . Happy New Year . . back to you

[beakt]

The narrator is a cutie-pie.

[thegoddescomposer]

J.s Bach the last person who was sended by God to Earth

[stargirlsusan]

so now i give the glory to God alone, and thank him for giving us such wonderfull music through Bach

[JohannnSebastianBach]

Bach is the best man

[bersa888]

Sorry, I keep writing more...

As far as Bach's music not being arrogant, I first quickly agree, but then I thought about it a little more... being convinced that you are right without a shred of evidence supporting your views (not your personally), is nothing else BUT arrogant and pretentious. Bach was a very proud man, humble before God, but not so much before his fellow human beings. He might have had a good point in music, but not on his religious beliefs. Anyway, I though I'd mentioned it..

[bersa888]

And, of course, as a "non-theists" (I would use the word "atheist", but this still seems like a stigma to some people - ignorantly so - and it's silly to define your beliefs... by a non-belief... anyhow...) I can say that I'm jealous, because we "non-believers" don't have a composer such as Bach to "ornate" and corroborate our convictions, or great cathedrals dedicated to science and secularism and such ;-) But we ARE all men and women living on the same planets, and THAT CAN BE SEEN :-)

[bersa888]

Yes. I agree that Bach's faith had a profound, defining influence on his motivation and inspiration.

[thedaddy9000]

who controls the media? is it the jews?

[stargirlsusan]

Nice I love his works, indeed glory to God alone;)

for all u non chistians no u don't have to be a Christian to apreciate his works, what is this buzz all about? Jezz who said u HAVE to be one or that we use Bach to prove God's existence? Lol