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My father was a professional pianist/accompianist and he used to play this for me, so whenever I hear it, I think of him...I just love this.
Submitted by suepal on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 15:53.
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I have always loved this composition! Makes my heart happy : )
Submitted by otjda63 on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:56.
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Classical Music | Piano Music
Johann Sebastian Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (from Cantata No. 147) Play
Recorded on 02/22/2005, uploaded on 01/20/2009
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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Bach/Hess
This chorale, from Bach's Cantata no. 147, was originally scored for trumpet, oboe, strings, and organ. The melody's popularity today is due almost entirely to the incredibly successful arrangement by Myra Hess (1890 - 1965), the legendary British pianist. Myra Hess held Bach in the highest regard throughout her life. She was very much impressed by the beauty of this chorale and often improvised it at the piano, finally publishing the piece in 1926. Her transcription perfectly expresses the character of the original. Dame Myra indicates the piece should be "Simple and Flowing," but the technique required is anything but simple. The voicing throughout represents the challenge of this piece, such as when the tenor or the soprano "solo parts" emerge from the general texture. Jason Peterson
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Etude No. 10 in D-Flat Major, Op. 8
Etude No. 11 in b-flat minor, Op. 8
Etude No. 2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 8
Etude No. 3 in b minor, Op. 8
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