Architectural Perfection: Bach’s “Deathbed Chorale (Prelude),” BWV 668, “Vor deinen Thron”

Please support this channel on Patreon:   / richardatkinson   Richard Atkinson discusses the architectural perfection of J. S. Bach's gorgeous “Deathbed Chorale (Prelude),” BWV 668, “Vor deinen Thron”. This is a fair use educational commentary that uses excerpts from the following recordings/performances: Bach - Chorale Prelude: “Vor deinen Thron tret' ich hiermit," BWV 668 (Arranged for brass quintet by Arthur Frackenpohl) Performed by The Canadian Brass Bach - Chorale Prelude: "Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein" (When we are in utmost need), BWV 641, from the “Orgelbüchlein" Wolfgang Zerer, organ Bach - Chorale Harmonization: "Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein," BWV 431 Vocalconsort Berlin, Daniel Reuss Chorale melody from 1500s:    • M. Luther - Frau Musica singt | FAMB Lives...   Franz Vitzthum, Countertenor Julian Behr, Lute 00:00 - Commentary 01:35 - Chorale Melody 03:11 - Section 1 05:13 - Section 2 06:43 - BWV 641 Chorale Prelude 08:41 - Section 3 10:03 - Section 4 12:13 - Entire prelude again without interruption