Bach: Jesu, joy of man's desiring, viola

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Jesu, joy of man's desiring, from Bach's cantata BWV 147: the beautiful and famous choral, played on the mellow viola.

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Monica Cuneo, viola
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[VaseEnthusiast37]

Monica, here in the States, it's often played at weddings. Beautifully done.

Penelope

[violainmusic]

Hi Penelope, it's a wonderful piece for all occasions, thanks for you nice comment.

[Magilify]

This is beautiful, do you have the sheet music?

[violainmusic]

Hi Magilify,

thanks for your message. I learned it straight form the score, as it is. It's in G, I play the violin line an octave lower, then when they stop, I play the choir part (just the few chords notes). It's easy, no need to transcribe anything, follow the melody. If you read the score and listen to my playing you'll see that it's the same. Good luck.

Monica

[danldunham]

My favorite Bach work and you played it so well. Thanks for posting. I'm saving this in my favorites.

[violainmusic]

Hi danldunham,

it's one of my favourites too, thanks for your comment.

[80spopQueen]

i looooooooooove this song!

[LM1viola]

This is such a pretty song. I'm playing it for my friend's wedding! So nervous, though!

[DelightfulSweets]

Wonderful do you give lessons

[fullhouseluver90]

i know this song!! i had to play this for solo and ensemble at my school! and i gots a 1! i was suppose to go to state :D but idk what happened haha :( anyway u play so beautiful i hope one day ill get as good as you!

[kevingarbage]

I'm gonna play this for my mom on her wedding!!!

[XKITTYDUDEX]

Very nice. I have been practicing a version of this, but it is much shorter and goes into 5th position on treble.

[mbvrooman1]

Ok Heiphitz... slow down.