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Bach – Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor BWV 1060R – Black and Sato | Netherlands Bach Society
This Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor, performed by Emma Black and Shunske Sato for All of Bach, is a reconstruction of the supposed original form of the concerto for two harpsichords in C Minor. In this version, each instrument makes full use of its own timbre and characteristics. In the finale, the violin clearly gets more scope than the oboe to show off its most virtuoso side, while in the second movement – a rocking Siciliano – both instruments become closely entangled. – Netherlands Bach Society
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Bach – ‘Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine’ from St John Passion BWV 245 | Netherlands Bach Society
The chorus ‘Ruht wohl, ihr heiligen Gebeine’ from St John Passion, performed by the Nederlands Bach Society for All of Bach. The St John Passion was the first Passion Bach had written as cantor in Leipzig. The Passion story as told in the Gospel of John is different from that told by the other three evangelists – Matthew, Luke and Mark. John’s version places the emphasis on Christ’s divine origin. Throughout his suffering, this divine origin still plays a role and nowhere is Jesus as human as in the other gospels. – Netherlands Bach Society
Dispatches from the Asylum 
1. The oboist is outnumbered of course but does a yeoman’s job keeping up with the dueling violins. Love that piece.
2. Imagine an age where you spend your evening listening to a Bach Passion performance instead of watching soul-destroying TV. I’ve always known I was born in the wrong era — and most definitely on the wrong planet. I think you may agree, vis-a-vis yourself.
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I whole heartedly agree with you….not meant for this time. And mercy, I too have imagined those evenings you speak of…and as the days roll on, I imagine them more and more. Thanks for your thoughts. Cheers!
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