Nun danket alle Gott (BWV 192): closing chorus

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.

See this performance by the Netherlands Bach Society, directed by Shunske Sato

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LISTENERS! See a FREE performance of this cantata at Alex's church, by Cathedral Singers and orchestra, Sunday, November 2, at 4pm; details here.