Krebs: Organ Works

On this CD:

1. Prelude and Fugue for organ in C major, No.1
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

2. Fantasia for organ in F major, No.6
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

3. Prelude for organ in F major, No.4
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

4. Prelude for organ in F major
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

5. Work(s) Unspecified Prelude for organ in C major
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

6. Work(s) Unspecified Prelude for organ in C major
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

7. Trio for organ in D minor, No.25
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

8. Fantasia for organ in G major, No.9
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

9. Prelude for organ in C minor
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

10. Fugue for organ in F minor, No.15
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

11. Trio for organ in A minor, No.36
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

12. Work(s) Unspecified Prelude for organ in C major
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

13. Fantasia à Gusto Italiano for organ in F major
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

14. Trio for organ in F major, No.33
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

15. Trio for organ in B flat major
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

16. Trio for organ in E flat major, No.28
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

17. Trio for organ in C minor, No.23
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

18. Fantasia for organ in F major
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

19. Work(s) Unspecified Fantasie
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

20. Trio for organ in F major
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

21. Fugue on B-A-C-H in B flat
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

22. Toccata and fugue for organ in A minor
Composed by Johann Ludwig Krebs
Performed by Gerhard Weinberger

Krebs: Organ Works, Music, Johann Ludwig Krebs, Gerhard Weinberger, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music, Keyboard, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Music for Keyboard
J. S. Bach: Organ Works Complete [Box Set]
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 J. S. Bach: Organ Works Complete [Box Set]

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ASIN: B000GW8RFC
Release Date: 2006-08-22

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bach with a nice difference.......2007-02-16

Bach, hmmmm, one of the desert island composers for me. I own three complete organ works (yeah I need a life). This is one of the better. The recording quality is faultless. And for a laugh, listen to the wonderfull reeds of the pedal department jumping from left to right (speaker) in BWV 550 ... Prelude and Fugue in G Major ... I just love stereo when the mics are right in the middle of the organ and you hear the pipes singing from left to right!! Another wonderful surprise was Ritchie's use of the 32' reed stop in the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor.

I can almost hear the purists intake of breath, tsk tsk's and see their rolling eyes. However, Bach did travel around central Germany and I read in Grove's Dictionary his comment about the wonderful 32' stop at Leipzig.

The collection of American organs on this set was also an eye opener for me (not being from America) and only knowing about the monster organs like St. John the Devine (NY) or the Wannamaker. It's good to know that there are some beautifully voiced and balanced smaller organs to be found.

5 out of 5 stars No Need to Look Further.......2007-01-04

All the superlative reviews of this set are correct. The sound engineering is superb. The performances range from the sublime to the magisterial, as one would expect with Bach's organ works. If you order direct from Raven Records, you can pick up this set for about $50. They delivered it promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed!! I've never purchased a box set of CDs that gave you more for your money.

5 out of 5 stars Rave reviews in the music press.......2006-11-23

The following comments have been published by major music publications:

"Impossible to recommend highly enough!" reviews The American Organist

"This is Bach as Bach intended his music to be heard,"
writes John Holland, The Diapason

"You couldn't ask for a more concise showcase of the last 20 years of 'historically informed' American organ building,"
writes Jonathan Ambrosino, Choir & Organ, December 2006

"[Bach would] empathise with Ritchie's incisive yet never finicky articulation, be it . . . lyrically flowing or . . . multi-stop climaxes. . . . Ritchie's linear clarity and effortless execution of the difficult pedal writing is world class. . . . engineering is consistently excellent," reviews Jed Distler in the Gramophone, November 2006

". . .an ideal combination of music, performance, instruments, recording . . ."
Arthur Lawrence, The American Organist

". . . a reference-level collection, it should be in any serious library, and should be reached for frequently. . . Everything about this production exhibits the highest quality. When the need is to hear Bach played to perfection, this set should be at hand. Impossible to recommend highly enough!"
Paul Aldridge, The American Organist, November 2006

"These performances are ripe with a depth of scholarship, musicality, and knowledge . . ."
Haig Mardirosian, The American Organist
J.S. Bach: Complete Works for Organ (Box Set)
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 J.S. Bach: Complete Works for Organ (Box Set)

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Release Date: 1994-10-04

Tracks:

  1. Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 548: Praludium
  2. Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 548: Fuge
  3. Choral: An Wasserflussen Babylon..., BWV 653
  4. Choral: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen..., BWV 658
  5. Choral: Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele..., BWV 654
  6. Prld & Fuge in b, BWV 544: Praludium
  7. Prld & Fuge in b, BWV 544: Fuge
  8. Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Cantus firmus im Sopran, BWV 662
  9. Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Cantus firmus im Tenor, BWV 663
  10. Drei Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'...: Trio, BWV 664

Tracks:

  1. Toccata (Dorisch) & Fuge in d, BWV 538: Toccata
  2. Toccata (Dorisch) & Fuge in d, BWV 538: Fuge
  3. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 618: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
  4. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 619: Christe, du Lamm Gottes
  5. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 620: Christus, der uns selig macht
  6. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 621: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund
  7. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 622: O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sunde gro
  8. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 623: Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ
  9. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 624: Hilf Gott, damir's gelinge
  10. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 535: Prld
  11. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 535: Fuge
  12. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 625: Christ lag in Todesbanden
  13. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 626: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
  14. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 627: Christ ist erstanden (3 vers)
  15. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 628: Erstanden ist der heil'ge Christ
  16. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 629: Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag
  17. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 630: Heut' triumphiret Gottes Sohn
  18. Toccata & Fuge in C, BWV 566: Toccata
  19. Toccata & Fuge in C, BWV 566: Fuge
  20. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 631: Komm, Gott Schopfer, heilieger Geist
  21. Orgelbuchlein, BWV 632: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend

Tracks:

  1. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Prld
  2. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Fuge
  3. Fuge in G, BWV 577
  4. Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Prld
  5. Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Fuge
  6. Choral: Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 694
  7. Partita sopra: O Gott, du frommer Gott, BWV 767
  8. Choral: Wir Christenleut hab'n jetzund Freud, BWV 710
  9. Alla Breve in D, BWV 589
  10. Canzona in d, BWV 588
  11. Fuge in c, BWV 575
  12. Fuga sopra il Magnificat: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, BWV 733
  13. Kleines harmonisches Labyrinth (Introitus, Centrum, Exitus), BWV 591
  14. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Prld
  15. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Fuge

Tracks:

  1. Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 533: Prld
  2. Prld & Fuge in e, BWV 533: Fuge
  3. Chorale: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 734
  4. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 730
  5. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731
  6. Chorale: In dulci jubilo, BWV 729
  7. Chorale: Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727
  8. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 531: Prld
  9. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 531: Fuge
  10. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV726
  11. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh'sei Ehr' (Bicinium), BWV 711
  12. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh'sei Ehr', BWV 715
  13. Chorale: Fuga super Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 716
  14. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr' (manualiter), BWV 717
  15. Chorale: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 718
  16. Chorale: Ach Gott und Herr (per canonem), BWV 714
  17. Fantasia con imitazione in b, BWV 563
  18. Chorale: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 722
  19. Chorale: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 724
  20. Chorale: Jesus, meine Zuversicht, BWV 728
  21. Chorale: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 732
  22. Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 737
  23. Chorale: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm'ich her, BWV 738
  24. Chorale: Wie schon leuchter der Morgenstern, BWV 739
  25. Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 765
  26. Chorale: Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 725

Tracks:

  1. Prld & Fuge in c: Prld
  2. Prld & Fuge in c: Fuge
  3. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 709
  4. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 706 (1+2)
  5. Chorale: Erbarm' dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721
  6. Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 690
  7. Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 691
  8. Chorale: Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 695
  9. Prld & Fuge in c: Prld
  10. Prld & Fuge in c: Fuge
  11. Partita: sopra Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 766
  12. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 696
  13. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 697
  14. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 698
  15. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Nun komm'der Heiden Heiland, BWV 699
  16. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Von Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 701
  17. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 703
  18. Sieben Fughetten Fur Die Weinachtszeit: Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott, BWV 704
  19. Choral: Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 700
  20. Fuge in b uber ein Theme von Corelli, BWV 579
  21. Fantasia: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 713
  22. Choral: In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 712

Tracks:

  1. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 547: Prld
  2. Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 547: Fuge
  3. Canonic Vars: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, BWV 769
  4. Clavier Ubung Dritter Teil: Prld in E flat, BWV 552
  5. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 669
  6. Chorale: Christe, aller Welt Trost, BWV 670
  7. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott heilinger Geist, BWV 671
  8. Chorale: Kyrie, gott Vater in Ewigkeit (manualiter), BWV 672
  9. Chorale: Christe, aller Welt Trost (manualiter), BWV 673
  10. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist (manualiter), BWV 674
  11. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 675
  12. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr', BWV 676
  13. Chorale: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr' (Fughetta), BWV 677
  14. Chorale: Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot, BWV 678
  15. Chorale: Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot (Fughetta), BWV 679

Tracks:

  1. Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 680
  2. Chorale: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott (Fughetta) (manualiter), BWV 681
  3. Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 682
  4. Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich (manualiter), BMV 683
  5. Chorale: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 684
  6. Chorale: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam (manualiter), BWV 685
  7. Chorale: Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir, BWV 686
  8. Chorale: Aus tiefer Not schrei' ich zu dir (manualiter), BWV 687
  9. Chorale: Jesu Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 688
  10. Chorale: Jesu Christus, unser Heiland (Fuga) (manualiter), BWV 689
  11. Vier Duette: Duetto I, BWV 802
  12. Vier Duette: Duetto II, BWV 803
  13. Vier Duette: Duetto III, BWV 804
  14. Vier Duette: Duetto IV, BWV 805
  15. Fuge in E flat, BWV 552
  16. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend' (Trio), BWV 655
  17. Chorale: Vor Deinen Thron tret' ich, BWV 668

Tracks:

  1. Prld & Fuge in c, BWV 546: Prld
  2. Prld & Fuge in c, BWV 546: Fuge
  3. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 633
  4. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 634
  5. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Dies sind die heil' gen zehn Gebott, BWV 635
  6. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 636
  7. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Durch Adam's Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637
  8. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 638
  9. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639
  10. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ich dich hab'ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 640
  11. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein, BWV 641
  12. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wer nur den lieben Gott la walten, BWV 642
  13. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Alle Menschen mussen sterben, BWV 643
  14. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Ach wie nichtig, ach, wir fluchtig, BWV 644
  15. Partita Sopra: Sei gregrut, Jesu gutig, BWV 768
  16. Prld & Fuge in f, BWV 534: Prld
  17. Prld & Fuge in f, BWV 534: Fuge
  18. Fant in C, BWV 570

Tracks:

  1. Piece d'Orgue in G, BWV 572: Tres vitement-Gravement-Lentement
  2. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland, BWV 599
  3. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 600
  4. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Herr Christ, der ein' ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 601
  5. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott, BWV 602
  6. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603
  7. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Gelobt seist du, Jesu Christ, BWV 604
  8. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 605
  9. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her, BWV 606
  10. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar, BWV 607
  11. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: In dulci jubilo, BWV 608
  12. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 609
  13. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 610
  14. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 611
  15. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Wir Christenleut, BWV 612
  16. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Helft mir, Gootes Gute preisen, BWV 613
  17. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 614
  18. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: In dir ist Freude, BWV 615
  19. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Mir Fried' und Freud' ich fahr' dahin, BWV 616
  20. Orgelbuchlein: Chorale: Herr Gott, nun schleuden Himmel auf, BWV 617
  21. Fant in c, BWV 562
  22. Choral: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, Vater, BWV 740
  23. Fant: Super Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 735
  24. Choral: Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 736
  25. Fuge uber ein Thema von Giovanni Legrenzi in c, BWV 574

Tracks:

  1. Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Prld
  2. Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Fuge
  3. Trio in d, BWV 656
  4. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656
  5. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
  6. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Trio super 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 660
  7. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' in organo pleno, BWV 661
  8. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 651
  9. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 652
  10. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 657
  11. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665
  12. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 666
  13. Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer, BWV 667

Tracks:

  1. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
  2. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Adagio
  3. Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
  4. Konzert in d, BWV 596: (Allegro)-Grave-Fuga
  5. Konzert in d, BWV 596: Largo
  6. Konzert in d, BWV 596: Finale
  7. Konzert in C, BWV 594: (Allegro)
  8. Konzert in C, BWV 594: Rezitativ Adagio
  9. Konzert in C, BWV 594: Allegro
  10. Konzert in G, BWV 592: (Allegro)
  11. Konzert in G, BWV 592: Grave (Adagio)
  12. Konzert in G, BWV 592: Presto (assai)
  13. Konzert in C, BWV 595: (Allegro)
  14. Aria in F, BWV 587
  15. Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Prld
  16. Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Fuge
  17. Choral: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653b
  18. Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Prld
  19. Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Fuge
  20. Trio in g, BWV 584

Tracks:

  1. Toccata in d, BWV 565
  2. Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Toccata
  3. Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Fuge
  4. Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Prld
  5. Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Fuge
  6. Pastorella, BWV 590: 1
  7. Pastorella, BWV 590: 2
  8. Pastorella, BWV 590: 3
  9. Pastorella, BWV 590: 4
  10. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Prld
  11. Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Fuge
  12. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Toccata
  13. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Adagio
  14. Toccata in C, BWV 564: Fuge

Tracks:

  1. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro moderato
  2. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Adagio
  3. Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro
  4. Son II in c, BWV 526: Vivace
  5. Son II in c, BWV 526: Largo
  6. Son II in c, BWV 526: Allegro
  7. Son III in d, BWV 527: Andante
  8. Son III in d, BWV 527: Adagio e dolce
  9. Son III in d, BWV 527: Vivace
  10. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Adagio
  11. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Andante
  12. Son IV in e, BWV 528: Un poco allegro
  13. Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
  14. Son V in C, BWV 529: Largo
  15. Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
  16. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Vivace
  17. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Lento
  18. Son VI in G, BWV 530: Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Passacaglia E Tema Fugatum in c, BWV 582
  2. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 645: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
  3. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 646: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
  4. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 647: Wer nur den lieben Gott la...
  5. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 648: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren
  6. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 649: Ach, bleib' bei uns
  7. Sechs Chorale von Verschiedener Art (Schubler-Chorale), BWV 650: Kommst du nun, Jesu...
  8. Fuge in g, BWV 578
  9. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 541: Prld
  10. Prld & Fuge in g, BWV 541: Fuge
  11. Choral: Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott, BWV 720
  12. Prld in G, BWV 568
  13. Adagio, BWV 1027: Adagio
  14. Adagio, BWV 1027: Allegro moderato (trio) (1027a)
  15. Ricercare a 6 (aus Das musikalische Opfer), BWV 1079-5
  16. Prld in a, BWV 569

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Marie-Claire Alain is not only one of the greatest organists alive today, but she stands directly in a what is undoubtedly the world's greatest tradition of organ playing. It was France that first rediscovered and cultivated Bach's organ music, and which in turn stimulated the great works of Franck, Widor, Vierne, and their school. Alain has recorded Bach's complete organ music no less than three times, here on historical organs of Bach's own time. Each disc is planned as a recital that showcases both the music and the instrument. Her performances are simply the last word in style, musicianship, and virtuosity. Magnificent. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Complete set CD review of Bach.......2007-05-12

I discovered Bach organ music 40 years ago. I love Bach, everything he wrote. I have 4 complete sets of Bach organ recordings. Marie Claire-Alan is my favorite organist of everyone I have heard. I met Marie and her husband in person after a performance she gave in Chicago. I have 2 complete sets of Bach organ played by Marie. One is on records and the other the new CD set. She is a little older now when she recorded the CD's. The albums have a more youthful sound to them, a little more energy and different registration selection on the organs. I love Marie in her youthful recordings more than these. I love the albums so much I will digitize them and listen to them over the new CD collection. I play the albums on my Linn turntable through McIntosh equipment.

5 out of 5 stars The Definitive Collection of Bach .......2005-09-25

Marie-Claire Alain has recorded Bach's complete organ music 3 times, this set being the second time. She plays quite differently now, but these are some of the best interpretations. Each cd fearures a different organ dating from Bach's time, and all of the booklets are filled with pictures, history, and even the stop registrations for each of the pieces are given. Quite alot of research! If those of you who are new to Bach's organ works, I would recommend starting on a smaller scale, as some of these works can be quite intense to listen to. At any rate, this possibly may go down as one of the famous recordings of the century.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful!.......2004-07-27

From this huge box set, it is quite obvious that Bach was a dedicated composer for the organ (and obviously a virtuoso organist for that matter). Bach was a very prominent composer who lived in the Baroque era, and to truely understand his works and their style you must have a general outline of knowledge of the timeframe in which he lived. And so the Baroque era, (1600-1750) was characterized by vastness of proportion, rich counterpoint, great splendor and a highly ornamented melodic line. (One should note that the era abruptly ended after Bach's death which actually shows his importance in it) Some of these pieces are examples of works that require performers at the very highest degree to play them. His works go way beyond the famous Toccata and Fuge in D Minor, and with a "Complete" edition you can listen and hear them all for yourself, hence grasping the full view of his genious. This set is of wonderful value and worth every penny. Unfortunately, the Master's version is not available in a CD store, and so we must indulge upon other's interpretations. This out of the others stands as one of the very best. It is also complementing to the experience to have an instrument of the period (which is so in this set). Bach devoted his entire frame of mind towards the spreading of God's kingdom, therefore one could derive that he felt that by creating enlightening and insightful music, he was doing a lowly service to his God. Overall--this is a fabulous interpretation, and it will deepen one's respect and awe for Johann Sebastian Bach, the greatest organist who ever lived.

5 out of 5 stars Monumental Artistry.......2003-03-08

Although I am partial to the Romantic Organ, particularly in the vein of Widor, Vierne and Rheinberger, it all begins with Bach. And in this case, one could say that it all begins with Marie-Claire Alain and her wonderful interpretations. Alain seems to understand that Bach was above all else a religious composer. Many "complete" works of Bach play short shrift with the liturgical works whereas these are some of the most satisfying of the group.

The sound is pure sonority, almost perfect, and the technical prowess is just awesome. Out of the millions of notes played, I never heard a miscue or slight jiggle. Still, keyboard wizardry is only part of the story. The registration is a work of art in itself. Alain understand the difference between the Baroque and the Modern, the French and the German and the old and the new. Just as she is a "natural" for Widor or Vierne, she also seems to have entered the Bach mind on some of these.

This is a fabulous collection worthy of any serious student of classical music. Nowhere can one derive such satisfaction that listenting to Bach played by Ms. Alain.

5 out of 5 stars A Happy Sacrifice.......2001-06-30

I gladly sacrificed two of the four speakers in my car to this wonderful, wonderful treasure. What more can I say?
The Art of Peter Hurford
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  • The Art of Peter Hurford
 The Art of Peter Hurford

Manufacturer: Decca
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  1. Bach: Great Organ Works

ASIN: B0009OORA6
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

  1. Passacaglia
  2. Fugue
  3. Fugue In G Major, BWV 577
  4. Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier, BWV 731
  5. Prelude
  6. Fugue
  7. in Dulci Jubilo, BWV 608
  8. Trio In D Minor, BWV 583
  9. Fantasia In C Major
  10. Fugue In D Major
  11. Sonata No.12 In G Major, K274/271d
  12. Fantasia In F Minor
  13. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich
  14. I. Allegro
  15. II. Adagio
  16. III. Allegro
  17. I. Andante
  18. II. Minue
  19. I. Adagio
  20. II. Allegro
  21. III. Adagio
  22. IV. Allegro

Tracks:

  1. Prelude And Fugue On B.A.C.H.
  2. Chorale Prelude Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen, Op.122 No.8
  3. Church Sonata No.14 In C Major, K336/336d
  4. I. Chorale - Andante Sostenuto - Allegro Molto
  5. II. Fugue
  6. III. Finale
  7. Solemn Melody
  8. Choral No.2 In B Minor
  9. I. Lebhaft
  10. II. Ruhig Bewegt
  11. III. Fuge: Massig Bewegt, Heiter
  12. Etude Symphonique
  13. Scherzo
  14. Final (Symphony No.1 In D Minor, Op.14)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Art of Peter Hurford.......2007-04-18

Easy going organ repertoire with some variation including different instruments or quire with organ in background. The interpretation is more an ambiance one then a concert performance with highlights and more deep moments. May be something to give you the taste of going further in the genre. A great moment : Fantasia in A minor with hoboe.
Bach: The Organ Works (Box Set)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Bach Organ Works - Helmut Walcha
  • Glorious
  • Religious experience.
  • A real bargain at under $100
  • Heavenly music
 Bach: The Organ Works (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00004SAAX
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bach Organ Works - Helmut Walcha.......2007-01-05

I never thought I would like Bach's organ works as they can be dense and daunting. However, if you can get onto Bach's wavelength, he can transport you to an electric cosmos of beauty and enlightenment. I was given a collection of Bach organ LPs by Helmut Walcha some time ago. My friend said that Germans regard Walcha as the premier interpreter of this music. He certainly knows how to play the organ and this music soars in his hands. This music is more varied than most people imagine. Some is extremely simple and delicate while some crushes your brain! I have always loved Archive recordings and these did not disappoint!

5 out of 5 stars Glorious.......2006-07-01

Helmut Walcha was named my TIME as "the" Bach interpreter for organ. I think that is true more than ever today with all the influences of the French Romantic school, the slam-dunk American style and the avant garde crowd. The recording has a German sound, quintessentially Teutonic in both style and approach. While Bach sounds different and even magnificient on an Aristide Cavaillé-Coll organ it does not sound authentic - or as we perceive authenticity.

The fact that the artist is blind(!) means that unlike other folks who can use the music as aids, he must rely on his phenomenal memory. This is truly the stuff of genius. The sonatas are brilliant and I have never heard a better B Minor Prelude & Fugue. I only with that his stupendous "Kunst der Fuge" could have been transferred from record to CD.

5 out of 5 stars Religious experience........2006-03-04

This set of many Bach's Organ works by Helmut Walcha is, in my opinion, the greatest recording of these immortal treasures. There are almost all of Bach's Preludes and Fugues for organ, as well as many fantasias, miscallenous works and his chorals for this instrument. Walcha plays with utmost respect to the original scores, his playing is clear and powerful. Many other organists have allowed themselves quite a bit of experiment with these pieces (likes of Ton Koopman are over the top), but in the end, i've always came back to Walcha's renditions. If you want to treat yourself with some of the greatest music ever written, then get this rare set! Bach's organ music can be challenging at first, especially the fugues, and many of my friends have complained that they hear nothing else than noise in these pieces. I suppose you have to have listened this kind of music for quite some time, before you can wholly appreciate these unique pieces. But once you have, you find a world full of riches and wonder, world which only Bach can bring you. And this is a world i wouldn't change for any riches in the world.

5 out of 5 stars A real bargain at under $100.......2005-12-20

It is hard to express in words what an incredible achievement this is. The immense feats of memory alone, demanding far greater efforts than sighted performers face, command our respect. So does the consistent quality of Walcha's playing.

Bach's almost mathematical absorbtion with fugue lies at the centre of his genius. He was an organist first and foremost, an organist all his life. Like Bach, Walcha is an obsessive controller who uses music to shape his world. He treats each piece as a treasure to be cherished and burnished, and this makes him the greatest Bach organist since Schweitzer. We are told that Bach would travel miles to hear great organists perform, and Helmut Walcha is just such an organist as those.

The magnificent instrument used here is celestial in tone. To those for whom Bach fugues conjure up images of Christopher Lee playing Dracula, or dull Sundays in church, here is one of the great achievements of Western civilization, a glittering pinnacle of Baroque art, performed by a great modern spirit, in one handy box. You can't have Michaelangelo ceilings in your home, or Bernini bronzes in your living room, but by golly, you can put this on your stereo.

5 out of 5 stars Heavenly music.......2005-02-23

I'm not a big organ music fan- maybe it's because it reminds this atheist too much of church! But the music here by Bach, and especially the playing by Walcha are just fantastic. I was dubious that I could find interest in 11 CDs of organ music, but I'm enthralled by every minute of each disc. A wonderful bargain!
Bach: Works for Organ, Vol. 13
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  • Bach: Works for Organ, Vol. 13
  • just right
 Bach: Works for Organ, Vol. 13

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
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  1. J.S. Bach: The Works for Organ, Vol. 14
  2. J.S. Bach: Das Orgelbüchlein

ASIN: B00005A8DO
Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

  1. Partita, BWV 767: O Gott, Du Frommer Gott
  2. Canzona in d, BWV 588
  3. Ach, Gott, Und Herr, BWV 714
  4. Ach Gott Vom Himmel Sieh Darein, BWV 741
  5. Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWV 655c
  6. O Vater, Almachtiger Gott, BWV 758
  7. Trio in c, BWV 585
  8. Herr Jesu Christ, Meines Lebens Licht, BWV 750
  9. Prld in a, BWV 569
  10. Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt, BWV 1101
  11. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, BWV 762
  12. Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt, BWV 705
  13. Toccata in d, BWV 913
  14. Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV 694
  15. Christ, Der Du Bist Der Helle Tag, BWV 1120
  16. Prld And Fugue in a, BWV 551

Tracks:

  1. Prld in G, BWV 568
  2. Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV 699
  3. Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen G'mein, BWV 734
  4. Lob Sei Dem Allmachtigen Gott, BWV 704
  5. Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen, BWV 703
  6. Partita: Herr Christ, Der Einig Gottessohn, BWV Anh 77
  7. Con in d, BWV 974: I. (Allegro)
  8. Con in d, BWV 974: II. Adagio
  9. Con in d, BWV 974: III. Presto
  10. Auf Meinen Lieben Gott, BWV 744
  11. In Dich Hab Ich Gehoffet, Herr, BWV 712
  12. Toccata in D, BWV 912
  13. Wie Schon Leuchtet Der Morgenstern, BWV 739
  14. Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV 1105
  15. Wie Schon Leuchtet Der Morgenstern, BWV 763
  16. Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, Allzugleich, BWV 732
  17. Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon, BWV 696
  18. Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, BWV 723
  19. Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV 713/Anh 76
  20. Prld And Fugue in a, BWV 894

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bach: Works for Organ, Vol. 13.......2007-07-07

This was a present for a friend who has quite a few CD's in this collection. He was very pleased with it and would like to collect the whole set eventually.

5 out of 5 stars just right.......2001-08-25

I have all the volumes currently avalable which is now thirteen. I am impressed by a number of things about this project; the selection of the instrument, the sequence of selections, the artistry of the soloist, the engineering and the liner notes. The instrument is a Marcussen three manual, mechanical tracker organ in Odense, Denmark. This is not a gigantic organ by any means, which is wonderful because too many organs are recorded as if size was more important than musical considerations. The recorded sound in these series is the most accurate I've heard. Kevin Bowyer is the model of the no nonsense musician, when he plays this Bach you feel you are hearing Bach, not gimmickry. The novel approach to programmng; each cd is a complete recital in itself. The sequence is not chronological so if you want to hear early Bach mature to later Bach you're going to have to work for it. To Bach/ organ lovers who want no interpretive frills but full satisfying distortion free sound I suggest trying volume one, the first track of which is the ubiquitous toccata and fugue in D. (I have made a side hobby almost of finding Bach collections minus this piece but I have had little success.) Compare the Marcussen, a modest instrument, with some of the behomoths usually employed in this repertoire and enjoy the clarity, the gravity,the sonority and yes, the delicacy of this organ and the musicianship of Kevin Bowyer.
Organ Works Complete
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The royal music!
 Organ Works Complete
Johann Sebastian Bach , and Christopher Herrick
Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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ASIN: B00006L3WC
Release Date: 2002-11-12

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5 out of 5 stars The royal music!.......2003-11-05

Organ king's music performed by a prominent organist at his best on ones of the best organs in the world!
Johann Ludwig Krebs: Complete Organ Works, Vol. 1, on the Johann Nepomuk Holzhay Organ of the Abbey Church, Neresheim - Beatrice-Maria Weinberger
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    		Johann Ludwig Krebs: Complete Organ Works, Vol. 1, on the Johann Nepomuk Holzhay Organ of the Abbey Church, Neresheim - Beatrice-Maria Weinberger

    Manufacturer: Motette Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00009QGDA
    Release Date: 2003-06-24
    Bach: The Organ Works
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • One of the great CD sets of all time
    • One of two "keepers"
    • Bach the organ works
    • Peter Hurford gives incisive readings
    • EMPHATICALLY 5 stars!
    		 Bach: The Organ Works
    Johann Sebastian Bach , and Peter Hurford
    Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    FuguesFugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    CanzonesCanzones | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    PassacagliasPassacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    VariationsVariations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0000041KD
    Release Date: 1995-07-10

    Tracks:

    1. Toccata And Fugue In F Major: Toccata
    2. Toccata And Fugue In F Major: Fugue
    3. Prelude And Fugue In G Major
    4. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Prelude
    5. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Fugue
    6. Prelude And Fugue In C Major
    7. Prelude And Fugue In C Minor
    8. Prelude and Fugue in D major: Prelude
    9. Prelude and Fugue in D major: Fugue
    10. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata
    11. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Fugue

    Tracks:

    1. Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Toccata
    2. Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Adagio
    3. Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Fugue
    4. Fantasia And Fugue In C Major
    5. Prelude And Fugue In E Minor
    6. Prelude And Fugue In A Minor
    7. Kleines harmonisches Labyrinth
    8. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata
    9. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Fugue
    10. Trio In C Minor
    11. Fantasia And Fugue In G Minor: Fantasia
    12. Fantasia And Fugue In G Minor: Fugue

    Tracks:

    1. Fantasia In G Major
    2. Fugue In B Minor
    3. Trio In D Minor
    4. Prelude And Fugue In G Minor
    5. Fantasia In C Minor
    6. Fugue In G Major
    7. Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor: Fantasia
    8. Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue
    9. Fugue In G Major
    10. Fugue In C Minor
    11. Fugue In G Major
    12. Fantasia And Fugue In C Major
    13. Pedal-Exercitium
    14. Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor: Passacaglia
    15. Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue

    Tracks:

    1. Clavier Ubung III: Prelude In E Flat Major
    2. Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit
    3. Clavier Ubung III: Christe, aller Welt Trost
    4. Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist
    5. Clavier Ubung III: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    6. Clavier Ubung III: Dies sind die heilgen
    7. Clavier Ubung III: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
    8. Clavier Ubung III: Vater unser im Himmelreich
    9. Clavier Ubung III: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam
    10. Clavier Ubung III: Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir
    11. Clavier Ubung III: Jesus Christus unser Heiland, der von uns
    12. Clavier Ubung III: Fugue In E Flat Major

    Tracks:

    1. Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit
    2. Clavier Ubung III: Christe, aller Welt Trost
    3. Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist
    4. Clavier Ubung III: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    5. Clavier Ubung III: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    6. Clavier Ubung III: Dies sind die heilgen sehn Gebot'
    7. Clavier Ubung III: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
    8. Clavier Ubung III: Vater unse im Himmelreich
    9. Clavier Ubung III: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam
    10. Clavier Ubung III: Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir
    11. Clavier Ubung III: Jesus Christus unser Hieland, der von uns
    12. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
    13. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
    14. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ach Gott und Herr
    15. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ach Gott und Herr
    16. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
    17. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Christ lag in Todesbanden
    18. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Christum sollen wir loben schon
    19. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
    20. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn
    21. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Nun komm', der Heiden Heiland
    22. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
    23. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
    24. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Das Jesulein soll doch mein Trost
    25. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Gottes Sohn ist kommen
    26. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Lob sei dem allmachtigen
    27. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
    28. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
    29. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ich hab' mein Sach' Gott heimgestellt
    30. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ich hab' mein Sach' Gott heimgestellt
    31. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
    32. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wir Christenleut
    33. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    34. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr
    35. Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Jesu, meine Freude

    Tracks:

    1. Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: I Allegro moderato
    2. Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: II Adagio
    3. Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: III Allegro
    4. Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: I Vivace
    5. Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: II Largo
    6. Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: III Allegro
    7. Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: I Andante
    8. Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: II Adagio e dolce
    9. Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: III Vivace
    10. Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: I Adagio - Vivace
    11. Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: II Andante
    12. Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: III Un poco allegro
    13. Sonata No. 5 In C Major: I Allegro
    14. Sonata No. 5 In C Major: II Largo
    15. Sonata No. 5 In C Major: III Allegro
    16. Sonata No. 6 In G Major: I Vivace
    17. Sonata No. 6 In G Major: II Lento
    18. Sonata No. 6 In G Major: III Allegro

    Tracks:

    1. Chorale Variations: Ach, was soll ich Sunder machen
    2. Chorale Variations: Christ, du bist der helle Tag
    3. Chorale Variations: O Gott, du frommer Gott
    4. Chorale Variations: Canonische Veranderungen: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
    5. Chorale Variations: Sei gegrusset, Jesu gutig

    Tracks:

    1. Choralvariationen: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    2. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
    3. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
    4. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Wer nur den lieben Gott labt walten
    5. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren
    6. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Ach bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ
    7. Schubler Chorale Preludes: Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter
    8. Chorale Preludes: Liebster Jesue, wir sind hier
    9. Chorale Preludes: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
    10. Chorale Preludes: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich
    11. Chorale Preludes: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren
    12. Chorale Preludes: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein
    13. Chorale Preludes: Valet will ich dir geben
    14. Chorale Preludes: Valet will ich dir geben
    15. Chorale Preludes: Vater unser im Himmelreich
    16. Chorale Preludes: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
    17. Chorale Preludes: Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern
    18. Chorale Preludes: Wie glauben all' an einen Gott

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto No. 1 In G Major: (Allegro)
    2. Concerto No. 1 In G Major: Grave
    3. Concerto No. 1 In G Major: Presto
    4. Concerto No. 2 In A Minor: (Allegro)
    5. Concerto No. 2 In A Minor: Adagio
    6. Concerto No. 2 In A Minor: Allegro
    7. Concerto No. 3 In C Major: (Allegro)
    8. Concerto No. 3 In C Major: Adagio
    9. Concerto No. 3 In C Major: Allegro
    10. Concerto No. 4 In C Major
    11. Concerto No. 5 In D Minor: (Allegro) - Grave e fuga
    12. Concerto No. 5 In D Minor: Largo e spiccato
    13. Concerto No. 5 In D Minor: (Allegro)
    14. Concerto No. 6 In E Flat Major
    15. Chorale Preludes: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
    16. Chorale Preludes: Herzlich tut mich verlangen
    17. Chorale Preludes: Jesus, meine Zuversicht
    18. Chorale Preludes: In dulci jubilo

    Tracks:

    1. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich (Ein Kindelein so lobelich)
    2. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wir Christenleut
    3. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
    4. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf
    5. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen
    6. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Jesu, wie ist dein Gestalt
    7. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
    8. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht
    9. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ehre sei dir, Christe, der du leidest Not
    10. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
    11. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Aus tiefster Not schrei ich zu dir
    12. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
    13. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach, Gott und Herr
    14. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach Herr, mich armen Sunder (Herzlich tut mich verlangen)
    15. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
    16. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ
    17. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
    18. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wenn dich Ungluck tut greifen an
    19. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Jesu, meine Freude
    20. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Gott ist mein Heil, mein Hilf und Trost
    21. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Jesu, meines Lebens Leben
    22. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Als Jesus Christus in der Nacht
    23. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach Gott, tu dich erbarmen
    24. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Herre Gott dein gottlich Wort
    25. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Nun lasst uns den Leib begraben
    26. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Christus, der ist mein Leben
    27. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt
    28. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herr Jesu Christ, du hochstes Gut
    29. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o Herr
    30. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
    31. Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Alle Menschen mussen sterben

    Tracks:

    1. Neumeister Chorales: Machs mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Gut
    2. Neumeister Chorales: Werde munter, mein Gemute
    3. Neumeister Chorales: Wie nach einer Wasserquelle
    4. Neumeister Chorales: Christ, der du bist der helle Tag
    5. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, heiliger Geist
    6. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, heiliger Geist
    7. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: An Wasserflussen Babylon
    8. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele
    9. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
    10. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
    11. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun danket alle Gott
    12. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
    13. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
    14. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
    15. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
    16. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'

    Tracks:

    1. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    2. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    3. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
    4. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
    5. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, Gott, Schopfer, heiliger Geist
    6. 'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Vor deinen Thron (Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein)
    7. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
    8. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Ach Gott und Herr
    9. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    10. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    11. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
    12. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Christ Lag in Todesbanden
    13. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
    14. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Ein' festeBurg ist unser Gott
    15. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Erbarm' dich mein, o Herre Gott
    16. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
    17. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
    18. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gottes Sohn ist kommen
    19. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Herr Gott, wir loben dich

    Tracks:

    1. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In C Major
    2. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In D Minor
    3. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In E Minor
    4. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In F Major
    5. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In G Major
    6. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In G Minor
    7. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In A Minor
    8. Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In B Flat Major
    9. Trio In G Major
    10. Prelude and Fugue in F minor: Prelude
    11. Prelude and Fugue in F minor: Fugue
    12. Trio In G Minor
    13. Prelude and Fugue in A major: Prelude
    14. Prelude and Fugue in A major: Fugue
    15. Prelude and Fugue in G major: Prelude
    16. Prelude and Fugue in G major: Fugue
    17. Allabreve In D Major
    18. Prelude In G Major
    19. Fugue In D Major
    20. Prelude and Fugue in D minor: Prelude
    21. Prelude and Fugue in D minor: Fugue

    Tracks:

    1. Prelude And Fugue In C Minor: Prelude
    2. Prelude And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue
    3. Prelude In C Major
    4. Fugue In G Minor
    5. Canzona In D Minor
    6. Prelude In A Minor
    7. Fugue In C Minor
    8. Pastorale In F Major
    9. Fantasia In G Major
    10. Aria In F Major
    11. Prelude and Fugue in C major: Prelude
    12. Prelude and Fugue in C major: Fugue

    Tracks:

    1. Toccata And Fugue In E Major: Toccata
    2. Toccata And Fugue In E Major: Fugues I & II
    3. Fantasia In B Minor
    4. Prelude and Fugue in A minor: Prelude
    5. Prelude and Fugue in A minor: Fugue
    6. Prelude and Fugue in B minor: Prelude
    7. Prelude and Fugue in B minor: Fugue
    8. Prelude and Fugue in C major: Prelude
    9. Prelude and Fugue in C major: Fugue
    10. Trio In G Major
    11. Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Prelude
    12. Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Trio
    13. Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Fugue
    14. Ricercar A 6 In C Minor
    15. Prelude And Fugue In G Minor

    Tracks:

    1. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
    2. Gottes Sohn ist kommen
    3. Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn
    4. Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott
    5. Puer natus in Bethlehem
    6. Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
    7. Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
    8. Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her
    9. Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar
    10. In dulci jubilo
    11. Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich
    12. Jesu, meine Freude
    13. Christum wir sollen loben schon
    14. Wir Christenleut
    15. Helft mir, Gottes Gute preisen
    16. Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
    17. In dir ist Freude
    18. Mit Fried' und Freud' ich fahr dahin
    19. Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf
    20. O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
    21. Christe, du Lamm Gottes
    22. Christus, der uns selig macht
    23. Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund
    24. O Mensch, bewein dein Sunde gross
    25. Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ
    26. Hif Gott, dass mir's gelinge
    27. Christ lag in Todesbanden
    28. Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
    29. Christ ist erstanden
    30. Erstanden ist der heil' ge Geist
    31. Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag
    32. Heut triumphieret
    33. Komm, Gott, Schopfer, heiliger Geist
    34. Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
    35. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
    36. Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
    37. Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot
    38. Vater unser im Himmelreich
    39. Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
    40. Es ist da Heil uns kommen her
    41. Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ

    Tracks:

    1. In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr
    2. Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein
    3. Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
    4. Alle Menschen mussen sterben
    5. Ach wie nichtig, ach wie fluchtig
    6. Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh' darein
    7. Ach Herr, mich armen Sunder
    8. Ach, was ist doch unser Leben
    9. Auf meinen lieben Gott
    10. Aus der Tiefe rufe ich
    11. Christ ist erstanden
    12. Christus, der uns selig macht
    13. Gott der Vater wohn' uns bei
    14. In dulci jubilo
    15. Jesu, der du meine Seele
    16. Liebster Jesu wir sind hier
    17. Nun freut euch
    18. O Herre Gott, dein gottlich Wort
    19. O Vater, allmachtiger Gott
    20. Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele
    21. Vater unser im Himmelreich
    22. Vater unser im Himmelreich
    23. Vater unser im Himmelreich
    24. Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern
    25. Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
    26. Christus, der uns selig macht
    27. Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn
    28. Fugue In G Minor

    Amazon.com

    When it comes to organ music there's Bach, and there's everyone else. The actual amount of organ music that he composed is in dispute for a couple of reasons. On issue is attribution: much of the music exists only in copies from Bach's pupils and family members, and so the question of authorship may be in doubt. The other issue is which instrument Bach actually intended some of the keyboard music to be played on. Although scholars agonize over this problem, the fact is that Bach's music usually sounds fine played even on kazoos--it's almost indestructible--so the organ suits it in any case. This collection is one of the most comprehensive available, and it's excellently played and recorded. --David Hurwitz

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars One of the great CD sets of all time.......2006-02-08

    Like another reviewer here I grew up on Helmut Walcha's DG set on LP, and was also familiar with a number of other "great Bach organ work" collections.

    One can cavil over the way Hurford takes some of the pieces, I suppose, but his flair, imaginative registrations, and sheer musicality are hard to beat, and the recording too is fantastic.

    It's quite easy to listen to three or four CDs from this set in a row, which says something about how fertile Bach's imagination, but also how absorbing Hurford's performance, and how willing he is to avoid generic and worthy church-like interpretations. This is music and music-making of the highest quality.

    4 out of 5 stars One of two "keepers".......2005-07-02

    A lot of reviews rave about this set. I just wish they would say why it's so good and I hope they're, well, comparing it to something. Most seem to like the "choice of registration" which maybe one way an organist sizes another up.

    Preferences in interpretation generally reflect the emphera of a time, and not absolutes. Choice one for this guy is probably Walcha. Dignified and insightful playing probably much more in line with what was expected of, and provided by, Bach way back when.

    This set is flashier and lighter in some ways, more bombastic in others--very much a late Twentieth Century effort. Superficial. It suits a less thoughtful approach to the music which isn't a bad thing and isn't necessarily "damning with faint praise." I just doubt if this is really what the music should sound like and I don't mean that in the same way when I say that about Gould's playing. Gould was highlighting an intense part of Bach's craft, pointing the way into the music so to say.

    This is a good set for those who like to shake the timbers with organ music; when it was first released in the early digital era it was marketed that way. Bach's music is pretty bullet-proof so it can stand this kind of approach. If you're not a hyper-critical listener, a period instrument hardliner, or a professional organist with strong well thought out opinions this is probably the set for you as the Walcha will sound dry and academic. On the other hand, if you are a powerful admirer of rock and roll classical this might actually be way too much Bach for you. I generally play this set (or Stokowski transcriptions) when I'm in a brain-dead mood and I want Bach-like stimulation without any work on my part. It's really quite nice.

    2 out of 5 stars Bach the organ works.......2004-11-23

    A poor, jumpy, amateurish and unimaginative rendition of the pedal exercitium in g minor is what sticks to mind. Although its only an exercise i think it's worth more than that. More interesting stop combinations could have been used here. The toccata and fugue in d minor was too 'fancy' and was a boring affair overall with a silly choice of stops. I expected more from Peter Hurford. If this is the first time you've heard organ music please don't run away beacause of this. It can be so much more intersting.

    Overall i dont think these performances do Bach Justice. Better versions can be found at virtuallybaroque.com (not my site)and better still competely free.

    5 out of 5 stars Peter Hurford gives incisive readings.......2004-04-05

    Peter Hurford's traversal of the entire organ literature for London Decca is truly one of the greatest recorded achievements. All of the performances in this seventeen-disc set are immaculately played and perfectly performed. His vision, technicality, and sensibility make him a sensitive and authoritative interpreter of J.S. Bach's organ works. The records are mostly digital, crystal clear, and quite powerful. Hurford's command of his technique is astounding. I cannot stress how important this set truly is. I HIGHLY recommend buying this compilation. At about 8 dollars a CD, this is most certainly a steal.

    5 out of 5 stars EMPHATICALLY 5 stars!.......2004-02-27

    Bach's organ works place incredible demands on the performer, both physically (consider the endurance it takes to play the massive Toccata in F major), technically (the Trio Sonatas, among many others), and interpretationally. Peter Hurford triumphantly meets those demands in a spectacular set of recordings.

    To those who are doubters: listen to the (in)famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor, that overplayed warhorse. Hurford brings to it an electricity that makes you feel you are hearing it for the first time again. He also has an amazing ear for registrations, one of the most underestimated difficulties of an organist's art, never wearying the ear, but using a wide palette of colors. [Bach himself was widely known for his innovative registrational practices. Contemporaries remarked that when he was testing organs he would pull combinations of stops that they were certain would sound badly together, only to find that he had created an entirely new sound. Thus, creative registrations should not offend purists in any way.]

    Hurford's approach to these works obviously takes into consideration, but is certainly not bound by, historically informed performing practices. His phrasing is immaculate, and consistently interesting. In all, this is a stunning accomplishment.

    GET THIS WHILE IT REMAINS AVAILABLE. The classical recording industry is in trouble, and the deletions axe is constantly falling. Large, expensive sets like this are sure to go. While the price itself appears high, it is really very reasonable, running under $8 per disc.
    An Evening at Edgewood
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      		An Evening at Edgewood

      Manufacturer: MSR Classics
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by ArneAll Works by Arne | Arne, Thomas Augustin | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Dupré, Marcel | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by MendelssohnAll Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      Character PiecesCharacter Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      SonatinasSonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      OrganOrgan | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      FluteFlute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
      ClassicalClassical | Indie Music | Stores | Music
      ASIN: B0002V9FDU
      Release Date: 2004-08-10

      Tracks:

      1. MENDELSSOHN: Sonata No.2 in C minor
      2. KREBS: Fantasia sopra Warum sollt ich mich denn gramen
      3. KREBS: Ach Herr mich armen Sunder
      4. JS BACH: Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV537
      5. FRIEDELL: Symphony in E minor - Cantabile
      6. VIERNE: Preambule
      7. VIERNE: Choral
      8. VIERNE: Epitaphe
      9. VIERNE: Scherzetto
      10. VIERNE: Arabesque
      11. FRANCK: Cantabile
      12. ARNE: Flute Tune
      13. DUPRE: He Hath Put Down the Mighty from Their Seat
      14. DUPRE: Amen (Finale)
      15. STRAYHORN: Lotus

      Album Description

      This is one of only two commercially available digital recordings of a von Beckerath organ in the United States. Further, this von Beckerath organ is one of two known to be in this country. The performer and owner of the instrument, Stephen Ketterer, studied piano as a youth, and after experiencing tracker organ performances near his home, began a long love affair with this special instrument. He subsequently began study with Norman Andre, the organist at his local church. When the church's organ began to age, a committee of interested parties was formed to see to its restoration or eventual replacement. Ketterer took a particular interest in this pursuit, and through his involvement developed a great knowledge of organ builders, and the sounds they create through their individual designs. After many years of study and performance, he has committed to disc this recital, featuring his von Beckerath, which he commissioned from builders in Hamburg. Recorded in his music hall at Edgewood, this program displays his skill at the console as well as the sound of this magnificent instrument.
      Chorales & Fantasias: Works for Organ & Solo Instrument
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        		Chorales & Fantasias: Works for Organ & Solo Instrument
        J. L. Krebs , Peter Hurford , Michael Laird , and Michael Thompson
        Manufacturer: Polygram Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B00000E4KS
        Release Date: 1991-12-05

        Music Review:

        1. Libuse (Comp)
        2. Lieder Nach Verschiedenn Dichtern
        3. Liszt/Lajtha: Piano Trios
        4. Ludwig Güttler in Weimar
        5. Ludwig Weber 1936 - 1948
        6. Marcello, Telemann and Vivaldi
        7. Medtner: Piano Music, Vol. 5
        8. Moravian Folk Poetry
        9. Mount of Three Lights
        10. Music From the Time of Prince Rudolf II

        Music Review

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        Music Review

        It's Just the Way

        Recital at Christ Church

        Mozart: Concertos Pour Flute

        Suite for New York

        Stripes [Soundtrack]

        Mexico, Asi Canta, El Caballo Blanco - Cucurrucucu Paloma, Guadalajara

        Quick One [Original recording remastered]

        Spitting Embers

        Millennium [Import]

        Romantic Strings, Vol. 8

        Shade

        Me Dedique a Perderte

        Rear End [Explicit Lyrics]

        Hovhaness: Requiem and Resurrection; Symphony No. 19 "Vishnu"

        Your Daughters and Your Sons