Marc
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Hi all!
I've been thinking about creating this thread for a while, because I couldn't find a general thread about Bach's organ music. If I did a bad searching job, then moderators are of course welcome to merge this one with an already existing thread.
It's supposed to be a thread where every little thing about Bach's organ music is 'allowed'. To me personally, it might be a chance to read, chat and share opinions about the greatness of these compositions, and the preferences of organists who perform them.
But be my guest and come up with anything about this great music. Technical stuff, listening stuff, well-experienced topics or questions by beginners. It would be nice to learn from each other.
I will start the thread with four soundclips of Dutch organist Piet Wiersma (1946-2003). He was a popular figure in the northern regions of the Netherlands and started with a Bach integral at the end of the 20th century, all works to be played on historic organs in the province of Groningen: Bach in Groningen. This initiative was supported by a.o. the Foundation Groningen Orgelland and several companies. Unfortunately Wiersma died unexpectedly, only hours after completing the recordings for Volume 7. The unfinished series is now officially OOP, although some Volumes are still (rarely) available on the net and in some Dutch music/book shops.
I like Wiersma's recordings very much. I would discribe 'his' Bach as spiritually patient.
Here are the clips. Wiersma is playing the Schnitger/Hinsz/Freytag organ of the Village Church in Noordbroek.
Prelude & Fugue in A-minor BWV 551:
http://www.mediafire.com/?odn3jmqky2z
Chorale arrangement Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend' BWV 709:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzwnytjjxwo
Chorale arrangement Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 731:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0zvmmnwonng
Prelude & Fugue in G-minor BWV 535:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ynkyjynikh
I've been thinking about creating this thread for a while, because I couldn't find a general thread about Bach's organ music. If I did a bad searching job, then moderators are of course welcome to merge this one with an already existing thread.
It's supposed to be a thread where every little thing about Bach's organ music is 'allowed'. To me personally, it might be a chance to read, chat and share opinions about the greatness of these compositions, and the preferences of organists who perform them.
But be my guest and come up with anything about this great music. Technical stuff, listening stuff, well-experienced topics or questions by beginners. It would be nice to learn from each other.
I will start the thread with four soundclips of Dutch organist Piet Wiersma (1946-2003). He was a popular figure in the northern regions of the Netherlands and started with a Bach integral at the end of the 20th century, all works to be played on historic organs in the province of Groningen: Bach in Groningen. This initiative was supported by a.o. the Foundation Groningen Orgelland and several companies. Unfortunately Wiersma died unexpectedly, only hours after completing the recordings for Volume 7. The unfinished series is now officially OOP, although some Volumes are still (rarely) available on the net and in some Dutch music/book shops.
I like Wiersma's recordings very much. I would discribe 'his' Bach as spiritually patient.
Here are the clips. Wiersma is playing the Schnitger/Hinsz/Freytag organ of the Village Church in Noordbroek.
Prelude & Fugue in A-minor BWV 551:
http://www.mediafire.com/?odn3jmqky2z
Chorale arrangement Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend' BWV 709:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzwnytjjxwo
Chorale arrangement Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 731:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0zvmmnwonng
Prelude & Fugue in G-minor BWV 535:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ynkyjynikh