A Moment of Bach

Welcome to A Moment of Bach, where we take our favorite moments from J. S Bach's vast output—just a minute's worth or even a few seconds—and show you why we think they are remarkable. Join hosts Alex Guebert and Christian Guebert for weekly moments!Check your podcast app and subscribe for upcoming episodes. Our recording samples are provided by the Netherlands Bach Society. Their monumental All of Bach project (to perform and record all of the works of J. S. Bach) will serve as source material for our episodes. https://www.bachvereniging.nl/enhttps://www.bachvereniging.nl/en/allofbachArtwork by Sydney LaCom

A Moment of Bach is a music podcast hosted by Alex & Christian Guebert, with 176 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alex & Christian Guebert hosts A Moment of Bach, a music show with 176 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  BACHTOBERFEST: Goldberg charcuterie (season 5 closer)

  Oct 6, 202552 minS5

  <p>It's time for Bachtoberfest!  Tonight we treat ourselves to a wine & cheese spread, tailored to the different variations in this iconic piece. </p> <p>We had so much fun with this that we think you should try it too.  Just pair some of your favorite wines and cheeses and other snack items with the musical feast that is the Goldberg Variations.  Then, let us know how it went!</p> <p>And with that, season 5 of A Moment of Bach comes to a close.  As always, we are so grateful to our listeners!  Thank you for continuing to spread the word a...

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  Episode #30

  Der Herr denket an uns (BWV 196): closing chorus

  Sep 29, 202525 minS5

  <p>Unabashed joy describes this short and sweet cantata, which Bach wrote at age 23 for a wedding. In its sparkling finale, some mysteries hide. A curiously unexpected tonality sets off the happy declamation of "ihr seid" (you are), with emphasis on "seid"; according to Bach we ARE blessed by God, rather than "us" being special. </p> <p>Then what do we make of the ending? Even in an early cantata which generally sounds like 1600s Lutheranism, some new special effects are hidden. Bach surprises us with his piano marking along with some Haydn/Mozart-like figurations. It's hard to listen to t...

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  Episode #29

  Song: Vergiss mein nicht (BWV 505)

  Sep 22, 202519 minS5

  <p>Today we talk "Men in Black", "Coco", "Futurama", and hear a slappin' bass line from an 80's funk song.  Oh, and some Bach.  Remember to stop and smell the forget-me-nots -- in other words, enjoy those moments.</p> <p>In memoriam Fred Jacobs.</p> <p>Charles Daniels (tenor), Meineke van der Velden (da gamba), and Fred Jacobs (theorbo) performing "Vergiss mein nicht" (BWV 505) for the Netherlands Bach Society</p> <p>Video on the theorbo by Elizabeth Kenny for the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment</p>

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  Episode #28

  Goldberg Variations: 16. Ouverture

  Sep 15, 202526 minS5

  <p>Overtures belong at the beginning, introducing what is to come. So why is one found at Variation 16 of the giant Goldberg Aria and Variations? </p> <p>Well, it is the beginning, but of the second half of 30 variations. Variation 15 takes us into fear and anguish with a mirrored canon in the (unheard of) key of G minor. After 45 minutes of bright G major since the opening aria, this change into the parallel minor key is stark, but not as stark and bare as the open fifth ending: a lone D string. Then follows a pause (in this performance by J...

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  Episode #27

  Nun danket alle Gott (BWV 192): closing chorus

  Sep 8, 202524 minS5

  <p>To play baroque music properly -- especially a bouncing jig like this one in 12/8 time -- you must "unlearn what you have learned", and rethink how you articulate music.  Articulation is so important -- the music must feel and look light and airy.  This performance by the Netherlands Bach Society fits this feeling perfectly -- the musicians look casual yet classy, showing that Baroque music can indeed be lighthearted and fun.</p> <p>See this performance by the Netherlands Bach Society, directed by Shunske Sato</p> <p>SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LISTENERS! See a FREE performance of this cantata at Alex's ch...

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