Myra Hess plays Bach/Hess "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"

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Uploaded by on Jun 5, 2009

Johann Sebastian Bach/Dame Myra Hess:
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"
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A wartime soldier overheard by a journalist at a train: "Are you interested in Bach?" - "No" - "But you're whistling a Bach composition." - "That's not Bach, that's Myra Hess."

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  • just God and music...

  • And a great pianist she was!

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  • This wonderful woman played for us in London during the last war (1939-1945). It is a delight to hear her today. Thank you to whoever posted this lovely recording. Ida

  • a lovely piece of music.

  • beautiful. so much musicality, intelligence and heart.

  • awsome!

  • Incredible performance. Her artistry is unparalleled. She plays Scarlatti with perfect precision, as well.

  • Awesome.TY Sinfoniette for posting.

  • She used to play this at free lunchtime recitals in London churches during the blitz, brave lady fine pianist

  • Just incredible. Fantastic!!!

  • this is proof that God exists....

  • Every note is glorious.

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