Bach - Christmas Oratorio (on period instruments)

New Trinity Baroque, "Atlanta's most established early music ensemble" (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) performs Bach's masterpiece with the Atlanta Boy Choir (sung in English). This excerpt is from a LIVE performance in December of 2006.

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[kalidastony]

this choir has their heart and soul into this, thats why its so very beautiful. Johann this is what you wanted to happen if you are around

[poissonnoir]

@donhenri01 - Bach wrote in German because it was the language of the people for whom he wrote. The essence of Protestantism is universal access. So my guess is they sing in English - because that's their language.  They understand what they're singing as does their audience. That's what Bach really wanted.

[6347285]

This is perfect music for the holiday season.

[Philovideo]

Sounds awesome, both the Orchestra and the choir! Yes, J.S. Bach would not mind if this piece was sung in English if the intended audience only understood English!

[NoiseOverMusic]

finally a version where I can UNDERSTAND. How can you people hate english choirs? It doesn't sound bad at all. I can understand opera, but this is a decently translated piece and it sounds amazing in a chorus.

[TheWidowsSonTemplar]

@sarum1surplice Must it be in Nazi speech for you to enjoy it?

[paripe]

A mi me resulta enternecedora esta versión. Son niños, se impacientan, se rascan las piernas. Pero sus voces son MARAVILLOSAS. La versión en inglés les ayuda a comprender lo que cantan. Para mi es lo de menos, el resultado es fantástico.

[ihno45]

Da soll man sich mal nicht zu stieselig anstellen, liebe Freunde der deutschen Sprache! I like it. It's a wonderful performance and the little mistakes and tiny problems just make it better. It is live, my friends and I don't see why those american children should be enforced to sing it in german.

Bach himself was very gracious with his music. Check BWV 215 if you like.

[1yuvan]

@jogomez1988 Mi estimado(a)jogomez, con todo respeto no estoy de acuerdo con su opinión de que esta gente se empeña en destruir..."" Ellos están haciendo lo mejor que pueden, y no tienen que ser perfectos porque, cantan en inglés, no son profesionales, no están ganando dinero para dedicarse 100% a ello. Ciertamente en este espacio hay magníficas interpretaciones primordialmente en alemán y ejecutadas allá mismo, en la cuna de JS Bach. Sin embargo acepto que no es justificación para mejorar.

[stach1991]

@1401JSC exactly...

[jpstenino]

1401JSC read your comment...you are obviously a professional....crab..