Some videos for my students

This first set of video links was recommended to me by a fellow Lutheran blogger. It is from a BBC series entitled Bach and the Lutheran Legacy. It includes some very good performances, along with stunning video. This would be a good introduction to the course on J.S. Bach I teach, as well as any introduction to the life and work of Bach for someone who's interested.

Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dAC1lLYJpg

Episode 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7-fUPwPHaE

Episode 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu1rfLUTzow

Episode 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gZKv19KEtA

Episode 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lecMZDofRw

Episode 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr6g9B4nCnI


In my Bach class, I constantly am joking that our class should plan a field trip to Leipzig, where Bach was the Kantor from 1723-1750. Instead of just dreaming, we could watch part of a recent recital at the St. Thomas Church, the principal church of the city where Bach did most of his performing and service. Here's a good example of the organ of St. Thomas. Note that the pedalboard is flat, not radiating, as they were in Bach's day.

Toccata and Fugue in F Major, BWV 540/1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WX5PPRotSc


Finally, here is an example of one of the Bach cantatas our choir performed last year. I actually sent this link to all the choir members as a way for them to rehear and prepare the music inbetween rehearsals.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JY2RsBYSEM