I didn't like it when the drums came in, and I love drums, but in general I think this is awesome. Great energy, and probably introduced the music of Bach to a million people who might not have heard it otherwise. We in the classical world often live in a bubble, one which is not welcoming and inclusive enough. More Bach in the 21st century = a good thing.

I've loved classical music since I was young, worked in classical music broadcasting and am now involved in artist representation of classical musicians. I've also, in the past, taught school. I am amazed at the negative comments here.

In my vocation, I'm a pastor and I first attended seminary where Bach was much loved and worship was very formal (Lutheran) and later a seminary of The ER tradition while serving in The Methodist Church (also fairly formal). However, that doesn't reach many people and now congregations adapt to find ways to introduce youth to the faith. The same can be said about introducing classical music to young people and the masses. I am all for such performances if these introduce wonderful timeless music to those who would yawn and otherwise run from symphonic performances at the local symphony hall.

Too much snobbery just excludes too many people from this wonderful, exciting music. (I still remember the old "NPR classical voice" we all had to use when announcing music. How boring as I look back -- even though the music is a great gift.)

If that is what Bach does to you neurologically, go for it! It would be great to see the second English Suite by this group.

The guys are good, she just looks sloppy. I am a classical musician but would prefer they use more appropriate music for their style. This is silly.

Ugly.
Appropriations must be done with much care.

The ungainliness of the movements detracts from the beauty of the music. However - if it serves to introduce classical music to a wider audience - it can't be all bad. Just as long as I don't have to watch it.

Completly agree. Great dancing, great music, but NOT together, AT THE SAME TIME.

Ugh!

I love dance and I love Bach but I give it thumbs down. The beats in the music are not strong enough. The choreography is too confusing. I do look forward to a different version of the same idea as modernity needs it.

Great integration with the energy of Bach's music

The video looks (and sounds) great - provided you keep your eyes closed.

Great! Anything that brings new listeners to Bach can't be bad. And the dancers are terrific.

It is a crime... Why kill Bach, the prefection, with monkey dance subhuman. Nothig can more save the real good! that s soul Death

When's their DVD available? This is great.

Fusion like this will appeal to younger, contemporary audiences -- something critically needed in today's classical music scene which has less than a 2% share of the recorded music market.

I don't see that this is any different (for the dance world) from what Jacques Loussier has done for Bach (in the jazz world).

Excellent modern dancers should use their own music. Bach stands alone.

I respect Bach's music too much to mix his music with these
modern dancers.
First , they are not dancers but acrobats and they are very good at
it, but let them do their " dance" with the proper music.

Art (BACH) vs. Anti-art (DANCE). Like mixing diamonds and marbles.

What an amazing combination of classics and modern to keep the spirit of Bach alive.

ingenious, excellent plastic interpretation of Bach, bravo!

Wonderful!!! More, more, more please!
The hope to change the world!!!!
We need the mix of all the culture!