Now playing in this video: 🎵 J.S. Bach: "Nun freut euch, lieben Christen"

J.S. Bach’s Nun freut euch, lieben Christen transforms Martin Luther’s celebrated chorale into a work of luminous clarity and quiet joy. With its elegant counterpoint and devotional warmth, the music reflects Bach’s extraordinary ability to unite profound spirituality with timeless musical beauty.

🌟 About the Artist

Hailed for his “unwavering energy and precision” (La Scena Musicale), American pianist Anthony Ratinov has won top prizes at the Montréal, U.S. Chopin, and Busoni competitions. Praised for his “striking confidence in taking risks” (Le Devoir), he has performed at The Royal Concertgebouw, the Kennedy Center, and Barcelona’s Palau de la Música. A member of The Juilliard School's Artist Diploma program, his debut album, "Horizons" was released in 2024.