J.S. Bach, an introduction

I love this, especially the opening montage with the wig being put onto the festering head (probably quite authentic).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnJtC-k2ccc&feature=related

Great link..I will view all parts of it later... Got watch CSI Miami right now. Thanks

Nice documentary ... enjoyed watching it.

Yes indeed, Lars, there are other parts which I must waste some more time and listen to/watch.

Brilliant Classics issued about a dozen composer documentaries between 5 and 10 years ago. I did not see them all, but I thought this Bach issue was one of the best. Haven't seen it for ages, but I do recall Ton Koopman getting a bit behind his breath after playing the pedaliter introduction of BWV 549 at top speed.

hey Marc, yes I noticed that, could have been nerves too, with the camera over his right shoulder; and what playing, fantastic, such a wonderful organist he is.

Contratrombone64 said:

hey Marc, yes I noticed that, could have been nerves too, with the camera over his right shoulder; and what playing, fantastic, such a wonderful organist he is.

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My guess would be that Koopman is rather accostumed to microphone and camera attention. He's a veteran pro.

For this insane footwork he had to firmly clasp the couch with both his hands for a while. His 'normal' interpretations of this piece are also fast, but not this 'outrageous'. Otherwise, I don't think he would manage to reach the end. :grin:

BTW, here's a short link of Koopman's BWV 549 introduction, with truthful subtitles:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qO-pJRLeHA

Marc my friend

That link is wonderful and yes, I liked the (annoying) cartoon balloon text boxes.

This pedal part is a challenge, even moreso I would think, on a non-radiating pedal board, but I'm not sure as all my experience has been on radiating pedals boards.

Enlightenment, Lars please?