Bach - In dulci jubilo - 'Bach' organ, Regensburg, Hauptwerk

Christmas can't pass without publishing at least one recording with bells. So this setting by Johann Michael Bach on the famous Christmas hymn 'In dulci jubilo' works quite well with the two different Zimbelsterne (and even the small Carillon) of the Ahrend organ of Regensburg.
This work was formerly attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach as BWV 751, however it's certain this was composed by his father-in-law Johann Michael Bach. An active composer, many compositions are available in the free domain. I can only encourage to look into his compositions.
Sample set by Pipeloops:
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Sheet music edition by Pierre Gouin, freely available on IMSLP:
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[@ClaraOrgan]

A wonderful Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas! Ralph 🎄☃️💕

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Clara! Merry Christmas!

[@nils-olekrafft1769]

Really very nice ornamentation and articulation, Ralph. I never really liked this piece before, but maybe now you've turned things around for me 🙂

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks. Imagine this was attributed to JSB for years, unbelievable. The piece isn't that special compared to many much better organ works bij JM Bach. But even in the baroque period they liked an uncomplicated Christmas piece, I guess ;-)

[@marklindseykirkmanorganist5681]

So beautiful!! Merry Christmas Ralph!!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Mark! Merry Christmas (what's left of it)

[@digitalpipes]

Bellissimo! Splendid performance, Ralph! Semplicemente perfetto!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Paolo. Buon Natale!

[@AprilClaytonflute]

At this tine of year - this makes me so happy! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, April! Merry Christmas!

[@djmcguckin]

Loved this Ralph. A very merry Christmas to you and your family

[@RalphLooij]

You too!

[@philippelegargean5120]

Superb! Thank you! I didn't know.

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks!

[@OrganGuyPhil]

I’m playing this on Christmas Eve, complete with zimbelstern too! 🎶🎄🎶

[@RalphLooij]

Good luck!

[@christopherglenn3240]

Perfect use of the Zimberstern and Carillon! And, your ornamentation skills never cease to impress! Thanks for the lovely performance. Merry Christmas, Ralph.

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Christopher. Merry Christmas to you and Rich!

[@mitpfeiffenundsayten]

Dear Ralph, thank you very much for this beautiful Christmas-performance! I wish you and your family a merry and peaceful Christmas! many greetings from Germany, Ralf.

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Ralf! You too

[@grahamtwist]

What a wonderful Christmas present this is, Ralph! A beautiful performance by you on a gorgeous sample set which, as many commentators have remarked, you have registered perfectly with the best organ bells I have ever heard! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. I'm looking forward to 2024 being filled with lots of wonderful recordings from the genius of Looij!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Graham. I wish you wonderful holidays with your loved ones! Who knows what 2024 brings...

[@nakorganist]

That was one of the first pieces of literature I learned, before that I had only ever played hymns. It's such a beautiful chorale arrangement and played with a cymbal star, wonderful!

[@RalphLooij]

It's a nice etude piece, indeed. Thanks for listening!

[@MarcusReeves]

Such fun. Your ornaments enhance the pastorale feel of this piece, almost like shepherds’ pipes and very festive with the bells too. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Marcus. Simple pieces often give a lot of freedom in terms of ornamentation. Merry Christmas!

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Wonderful Ralph!🤗👏👏👏🎄

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Peter.

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

You're so welcome!

[@juliane_steinwachs-zeil]

Wonderful! So alive! 🎶✨🎶

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks!

[@BarryWaterlow]

Very joyful, Ralph!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Barry!

[@capekurtz]

Sorry that the ornamentation is drowned by the cactus firmus

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Beautiful piece. There can be so much beauty in simple music if carefully played. A great example! And like Vidas said, your registration is pure genius indeed

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Vidas. Always a charmer, this piece ;)

[@SecretsofOrganPlaying]

Ralph, I thought one set of bells was exciting enough. But two - it’s a pure delight. And the carillon at the end - genius!❤

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Vidas! It's a richness in this organ, two beautiful delicate Zimbelstern.

[@nilsvanvelzen]

Erg leuke compositie die ik nog niet kende en mooi gespeeld! Ga deze binnenkort zeker eens zelf spelen!

[@RalphLooij]

Zeker doen! Driekoningen komt er nog aan, dus je hebt nog even om je kerstrepertoire te spelen ;)

[@gravicembalo74]

Vielen Dank Ralph. Ist mega mit Zimbelstern!!!❤ 0:04
Von Herzen gesegnete Weihnachten. Und herzlichen Dank für die vielen schönen Musikstücke in diesem Jahr. Freue mich auf das kommende Jahr..... Thomas

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Thomas! I am glad you appreciate my little RUclips corner, happy holidays!

[@SteinMarkus]

Sehr weihnachtlich mit dem Zimbelstern. Perfekte Einstimmung auf die Feiertage, danke Ralph

[@RalphLooij]

Danke, Markus!

[@ming-chingtsai5890]

謝謝！

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks!