643 [CD-single] [Import]

1. Radio Edit

2. Oliver Klein Vox Mix

Tracks:

Fantasia And Fugure
Toccata
Passacaglia And Fugue
Vater Unser Im Himmelreich
Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben

Customer Reviews:

Great All Around.......2007-02-03

I was a little careful with this CD, as the previous reviews are a little scetchy and I have other works from Michael Murray which are not anything exciting. However, I was enthralled by both the sound quality and the performance. Michael Murray really plays out the pieces! The organ sounded not too far off what I heard in person at a concert I attended at Methuen last year.
The only curiosity of the recording is the fact that it is so short and that the pieces are arranged with the three large pieces, then the two Chorales. Usually, recording engineers will stick the softer pieces in the middle to give contrast to the recording and to not make the listeners ears tired. They also did not include the beautiful Fugue to the Toccata, which was a little disappointing.
All in all, considering the price of a used copy ($2-3), it is well worth it. The music and sound are great, and they even included decent liner notes, which is more than I can say for many organ CD's.

hall sound, what hall sound?.......2005-07-31

Just a note for audiophiles - this early recording is one of those where the organ is in stereo, but the reverb/overhang is in mono. There might have been coincident mikes to explain this - there is left and right organ sound, but virtually no space. You either like this technique or you don't, but if you don't it is really annoying, especially compared to live organ.

Still, your mightiest subwoofer, a true one, not the so-called subs that are really just woofers, will have a lot of fun with it. A true sub has, for a change, a lot to work with.

JK

short and has been reissued with 2 Franck pieces.......2005-01-04

Telarc CD 80637 adds Cesar Franck pieces "Fantasie in A" and "Pastorale, Op 19" making the total time of the reissue 61:39. 2004

Magnificent.......2003-10-31

Let's state up front what some may regard as drawbacks of this CD: first, it's only 40 minutes long; second, it's an early digital recording (1979), and I believe is the earliest in the distinguished series of Michael Murray organ CDs on Telarc.

Now for its advantages, which to me are substantial enough to overcome any drawbacks. First, the organ: I'm an organ buff, and in my opinion this is one of the greatest organs in the USA. It has an unusual history. Built by the Bavarian firm of Walcker in 1857-63 for the Boston Music Hall, it was the first concert organ in the country. In 1884 it was dismantled to give stage space for the new Boston Symphony Orchestra. In 1897 it was purchased by a wealthy gent who commissioned a lavish new music hall in Methuen Mass. for it, where it was installed and rededicated in 1909. It must be one of the very few organs in the world that enjoys its own music hall built especially to house it. It was revised and rebuilt by the famous G. Donald Harrison of Aeolian-Skinner in 1947. Today it has four manuals, 84 stops, 115 ranks, and 6,027 pipes (including two 32-foot pedal pipes).

The description of the tonal qualities of this organ in the CD notes (uncredited, but I suspect by the highly literate Murray, who has often written his own notes, as well as books on his teacher Dupre, Schweitzer, and French masters of the organ) is so apt, so right-on-target, that I'd like to quote it: "Neither wholly romantic nor wholly classic, the Methuen organ partakes of both styles of instrument and is suited to both styles of music. Its beauties include a unique mellowness that comes only to well-built flue pipes and only after decades of seasoning, and a miraculous blending of eight-foot foundations, whose harmonics interweave like the colors of a tapestry. The tutti is overwhelming, not abrasive. The mixtures are bright, not shrill. The foundations are full-bodied but remain, in even the most complex polyphony, clear. Accordingly, the Methuen organ is renowned as one of the world's artistic treasures." Amen. It is indeed a rare beauty.

Michael Murray is one of the pre-eminent organists of our day and a superb interpreter of Bach. He is a sound musician; his playing is never flashy or trendy or eccentric; and he never tries to show off: although he is an accomplished technician, his technique is there to serve the music, not the other way around (as one critic wrote, "He is definitely for us, we who listen to music first and organ fingerwork second"). I have long found him to be one of the most deeply satisfying Bach organists on record. This CD contains three major Bach works (in addition to two short pieces) in performances as compelling as any you will find. His tempos and his registrations are beyond reproach; they have just the right amount of gravitas, avoiding ponderousness on the one hand and lightness on the other. (He does tend to favor slower tempos, so those who like their Bach to move swiftly may be less satisfied than I am.) And the 1979 digital engineering turns out to be first class. In short, here we have it all: a master organist playing major Bach on a magnificent, tonally resplendent instrument recorded in exemplary sound: vivid, rich, and full, with excellent clarity and deep, natural bass. If you relish Bach, organ music, or organs, you are sure to enjoy this CD.

Outstanding Passacaglia in C, and a real subwoofer tester.......2000-11-03

The only real problem with this disc is that it is too short! This is a very early Telarc, and unfortunately, the CDs were not made very long in those days, only 39:59 on my player. Don't be misled by the June 1979 recording date, the Soundstream digital recorder and those Schoeps Colette Series microphones could do the job.

The recording is really magnificent, about as close to 'like there' as one is likely to find with stereo, with a wide stereo image with realistic depth. The organ at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall in Methuen, Massachusetts is quite an instrument, capable of classic and romantic colorations and textures, according to the liner notes. Not being an expert on organs, one thing I do notice is the 32 foot Principal in the Pedals, with the low 16 Hz fundamental tones.

The famous Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542, which begins the CD, is outstanding. One can hear immediately the outstanding presence of the recording and the immense power of the performances. One simply forgets about analysis and listens.

Thank God there is not another Toccata and Fugue in d minor here! Sure, it's a magnificent piece, but Heaven knows that has been recorded enough. Does it have to be on virtually every CD single of Bach organ music? Murray plays the Toccata in F Major, BWV 540, with great conviction, and the sound is magnificent. One wishes they had included the fugue that generally goes with it, but I did warn you this is an early CD, and they didn't make them very long then. Telarc really should reissue these performances on a CD with more items.

I found this to be a great CD for auditioning subwoofers. Do you want to see if a subwoofer goes deep? Go to Band 3, 29 seconds in, and there is the first of a series of sustained 32 foot pedal tones (16 Hz fudamental), good and strong, of the Passacaglia in C, BWV 582. If you don't get that 'air shaking all around you' effect, the subwoofer isn't adequate for it! Most speakers and even subwoofers simply cannot play the bottom note at all.

Not to get caught up in the technical merits of the recordings, Michael Murray's performance of the great Passacaglia in C is awe inspiring. Bach's Passacaglia may be the greatest piece of music ever written, and it is hard not to believe it when listening to this magificent performance. The Passacaglia is a strong, driving work, working out the variations on the theme with an inexorable logic. There is absolutely nothing like it, and this is the ideal performance.

The other two bands on the disc are much shorter pieces, "Vater unser im Himmelreich," BWV 737 and "All Menschen muessen sterben," BWV 643, which are just under 2.minutes each. They are meditative pieces, much quieter, though there is some nice deep pedal work. Surely Telarc could put some other works with these, to get the time to over 70 minutes.

Customer Reviews:

One of the best of the Masterworks series.......2007-07-06

Brilliant Classics' "Masterworks" series, if you can get them cheaply (and currently they go for about $1/CD from Amazon's France Web site), are a great way to amass a significant library of the works of several great computers. The production values and the performances themselves are uneven, and the interpretations are not always historically-informed (unlike the bulk of Brilliant's "Complete Editions" of the works of Bach and Mozart). But there are numerous gems in the rough in The Masterworks, and the economic value is unsurpassed, even if you were to throw away half of the CDs in each set.

You're unlikely to throw away much of this Schubert collection though. This seems to be the finest of the Masterworks sets, with a succession of solid, often first-rate performances of most of the major Schubert works. Here's what you get:

- The symphonies, performed by The Hanover Band in a historically-informed style. Very interesting performances perhaps marred by an odd recording balance that makes the woodwinds sound distant. Takes up four CDs
- The six Latin masses. Also the Deutsche Messe in the version with wind instruments. Five CDs in all
- Edison Denisov's completion of Schubert's unfinished dramatic work Lazarus (2 CDs, Helmuth Rilling's premier recording)
- The last four string quartets (including the Quartettsatz) with #9 thrown in. Also the octet, piano quintet ("The Trout"), string quintet and both piano trios. In short all the canonical chamber works. Performances are strong, and well recorded
- Two CDs of violin/piano duets, including Op. 137 and Op. 162
- 19 of the 21 "canonical" piano sonatas (missing #7 and #12) as well as the Moments Musicaux, Impromptus, German Dances, Wanderer Fantasy and several other piano works, 11 CDs in all. As with the chamber music, the performances and recordings are strong, often stunning
- Two CDs of piano duets, including the Divertissements and D. 617
- Song cycles: Die Schöne Müllerin, Winterreise, Schwanengesang, and four CDs of standalone songs, including such "standards" as Erlkönig and Gretchen am Spinnrade. The singers are a bit uneven here, ranging from standouts Robert Holl, Deitrich Fischer-Dieskau and John Shirley-Quirk to the somewhat shrill Arleen Augér

Missing from the collection is Rosamunde, and a number of famous songs: Die Forelle (The Trout), Death and the Maiden, Ellens Gesang III (the so-called Ave Maria, D. 839), Der Hirt auf dem Felsen and Der Wanderer. But you do have almost all the important instrumental works, and most of the vocal works generally considered to be essential, with some padding added in the form of minor works such as the parochial Deutsche Messe, the German Dances, and the modernist-informed completion of Lazarus by the 20th Century Russian composer Denisov.

As with the other Masterworks sets, there are no program notes. You'll need to do your own research. Answers.com is a good starting point for Schubert compositions. There are also no song texts or translations provided, so again you'll need to track down your own. Try "The Lied and Art Song Texts Page" for lieder lyrics and translations. Hunt down a good price on this collection, browsing one of Amazon's European sites if necessary, and treat yourself to many hours of lovely music for the cost of a modest night out.

Will not buy this.......2007-03-16

I can't see D965 or D945 on this 40 disks worth of Schubert. Bizarre! There are so many great songs missing it scares me.

Worth it!.......2006-12-19

One of the best in "The Masterpices" series. Many of the discs (the symphonies in particular) were licensed from Nimbus and other full-line labels. Not all that long ago these discs would have set you back $18 to $20 a piece. That said, I still wouldn't part with my Hyperion collection. 40 CD's at this price... you can't go wrong.

Great way to jumpstart a schubert collection.......2006-12-19

Hartmut Holl, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Stephanie Brown, and Jaime Laredo as well as the Stuttgart Bach Collegium performing Schubert are hardly "left-behind artists and ensembles" as the previous naysayer states. These are licensed from major label releases and from the original masters issued at a bargain price, especially for the number of discs you get. Sound quality ranges from good to excellent. Good for all Schubertians and anyone who wants to jumpstart a Schubert collection.

Better to Pick a Few First-rate Performances.......2006-11-14

This is a bargain in dollar/listening time ratio, but who cares? There are many second-rate performances by left-behind artists and ensembles. Obviously the economics of resurrecting disks that don't require royalties has been the driving factor of selection. (On the other hand, the complete edition boxed sets of Bach and Mozart, which you'll find if you look, are stupendous successes artistically.)

Average customer rating:

Realmente muy bueno

J. S. Bach: Das Orgelbüchlein, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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J.S. Bach: Kirnberger Chorales Vol. 1 and other organ works

ASIN: B00000143C
Release Date: 1994-12-13

Tracks:

Fantasia In C Minor, BWV 562
Passiontide: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig BWV 618
Passiontide: Christe, du Lamm Gottes BWV 619
Passiontide: Christus, der uns selig macht BWV 620
Passiontide: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund' BWV 621
Passiontide: O Mensch, bewein' dein' S nde gro BWV 622
Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, da du f r uns gestorben bist BWV 623
Passiontide: Hift, Gott, da mir's gelinge BWV 624
EASTER: Christ lag in Todesbanden BWV 625
EASTER: Jesus Chrsitus, unser Heiland, der den Tod berwand BWV 626
EASTER: Christ ist erstanden BWV 627 versus 1-3
EASTER: Erstanden ist der heil'ge Chrsit BWV 628
EASTER: Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag BWV 629
EASTER: Heut' triumphieret Gottes Sohn BWV 630
Pentecost: Komm, Gott Sch pfer, heiliger Geist BWV 631
Pentecost: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend' BWV 632
Pentecost: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 633
Pentecost: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier BWV 634
FAITH: Dies sind die hei'lgen zehn Gebot BWV 635
FAITH: Vater unser im Himmelrich BWV 636
FAITH: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BWV 637
FAITH: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her BWV 638
FAITH: Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 639
In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr BWV 640
FAITH: Wenn wir in h chsten N ten sein BWV 641
FAITH: Wer nur den lieben Gott l t walten BWV 642
FAITH: Alle Menschen m ssen sterben BWV 643
FAITH: Ach wie nichtig, ach wie fl chtig BWV 644
Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 539

Customer Reviews:

Realmente muy bueno.......2006-05-17

Esta grabación (junto con el vol.1) del Orgelbüchlein es increible.
No solo por la interpretación de Rübsam -que es impecable y musicalmente muy rica- sino por que, además, ha sido realizada en un organo Silbermann.
Altamente recomendable, mas aún teniendo en cuenta el precio de la misma.

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Bach Organ Works - Helmut Walcha
Glorious
Religious experience.
A real bargain at under $100
Heavenly music

Bach: The Organ Works (Box Set)

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ASIN: B00004SAAX
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Customer Reviews:

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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Complete set CD review of Bach
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ASIN: B000005ECW
Release Date: 1994-10-04

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Prld
Prld & Fuge in C, BWV 545: Fuge
Fuge in G, BWV 577
Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Prld
Prld & Fuge in d, BWV 539: Fuge
Choral: Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 694
Partita sopra: O Gott, du frommer Gott, BWV 767
Choral: Wir Christenleut hab'n jetzund Freud, BWV 710
Alla Breve in D, BWV 589
Canzona in d, BWV 588
Fuge in c, BWV 575
Fuga sopra il Magnificat: Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, BWV 733
Kleines harmonisches Labyrinth (Introitus, Centrum, Exitus), BWV 591
Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Prld
Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 551: Fuge

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Prld
Prld & Fuge, BWV 532: Fuge
Trio in d, BWV 656
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 656
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Trio super 'Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 660
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland' in organo pleno, BWV 661
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 651
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, heiliger Geist, BWV 652
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Nun danket alle Gott, BWV 657
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 666
Orgelchorale aus Achtzehn Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer, BWV 667

Tracks:

Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
Konzert in a, BWV 593: Adagio
Konzert in a, BWV 593: Allegro
Konzert in d, BWV 596: (Allegro)-Grave-Fuga
Konzert in d, BWV 596: Largo
Konzert in d, BWV 596: Finale
Konzert in C, BWV 594: (Allegro)
Konzert in C, BWV 594: Rezitativ Adagio
Konzert in C, BWV 594: Allegro
Konzert in G, BWV 592: (Allegro)
Konzert in G, BWV 592: Grave (Adagio)
Konzert in G, BWV 592: Presto (assai)
Konzert in C, BWV 595: (Allegro)
Aria in F, BWV 587
Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Prld
Prld & Fuge in A, BWV 536: Fuge
Choral: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653b
Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Prld
Prld & Fuge in G, BWV 550: Fuge
Trio in g, BWV 584

Tracks:

Toccata in d, BWV 565
Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Toccata
Toccate & Fuge in F, BWV 540: Fuge
Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Prld
Prld (Fant) & Fuge in g, BWV 542: Fuge
Pastorella, BWV 590: 1
Pastorella, BWV 590: 2
Pastorella, BWV 590: 3
Pastorella, BWV 590: 4
Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Prld
Prld & Fuge in a, BWV 543: Fuge
Toccata in C, BWV 564: Toccata
Toccata in C, BWV 564: Adagio
Toccata in C, BWV 564: Fuge

Tracks:

Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro moderato
Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Adagio
Son I in E flat, BWV 525: Allegro
Son II in c, BWV 526: Vivace
Son II in c, BWV 526: Largo
Son II in c, BWV 526: Allegro
Son III in d, BWV 527: Andante
Son III in d, BWV 527: Adagio e dolce
Son III in d, BWV 527: Vivace
Son IV in e, BWV 528: Adagio
Son IV in e, BWV 528: Andante
Son IV in e, BWV 528: Un poco allegro
Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
Son V in C, BWV 529: Largo
Son V in C, BWV 529: Allegro
Son VI in G, BWV 530: Vivace
Son VI in G, BWV 530: Lento
Son VI in G, BWV 530: Allegro

Tracks:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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Bach for professional listeners
Bach Organ Works on original organs

Bach: The Organ Works (Box Set)
J.S. Bach , and Werner Jacob
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00004YA0W
Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

Fantasia C, BWV.570
Chorale Vars (Partite Diverse): Sei Gegrusset, Jesu Gutig, BWV.768
Fugue On A Theme C, BWV.574
Chorale: Wir Christenleut', BWV.710
Trio Son No.4 e, BWV.528: I: Adagio
Trio Son No.4 e, BWV.528: II: Vivace
Trio Son No.4 e, BWV.528: III: Andante
Trio Son No.4 e, BWV.528: IV: Un Poco Allegro
Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig
Chorale: Christ Lag In Todesbanden, BWV.718
Kleines Harmonisches Labyrinth, BWV.591: Introitus - Centrum - Exitus (Andante)
Chorale: Allein Gott In Der Hoh', Sei Ehr', BWV. 711
Toccata, Adagio And Fugue in C, BWV.564: I: Toccata
Toccata, Adagio And Fugue in C, BWV.564: II: Adagio
Toccata, Adagio And Fugue in C, BWV.564: III: Fugue

Tracks:

Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Prld
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Fugue
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale Vars (Partite Diverse): O Gott, Du Frommer Gott, BWV.767
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Fantasia in C, BWV.573
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Fugue in G, BWV. 577
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Ein' Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott, BWV.720
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Allein Gott In Der Hoh', Sei Ehr', BWV.717
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Christ Lag in Todesbanden, BWV.695
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Fugue in c, BWV.575
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Wie Schon Leucht' Uns Der Morgenstern, BWV.739
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmeireich, BWV.737
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale: Wir Glauben All' An Einen Gott Vater, BWV.740
Prld And Fugue in E, BWV.566: Chorale Var (Partite Diverse): Christ, Der Du Bist Der Helle Tag....

Tracks:

Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.551: Prld
Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.551: Fugue
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 1. Chorale: Nun Komm' Der Heiden Heiland
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 2. Chorale: Gott, Durch Deine Gute
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 3. Chorale: Herr Christ, Der Ein'ge Gottes-Sohn
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 4. Chorale: Lob Sei Dem Allmachtigen Gott
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 5. Chorale: Puer Natus In Bethlehem
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 6. Chorale: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.1-7, BWV 599-605: 7. Chorale: Der Tag, Der Ist So Freudenreich
Aria in F, BWV.587
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.8-10, BWV.606-608: 8. Chorale: Vom Himmel Hoch, Der Komm' Ich Her
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.8-10, BWV.606-608: 9. Chorale: Vom Himmel Kam Der Engel Schar
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.8-10, BWV.606-608: 10. Chorale: In Dulci Jubilo
Pastorale in F, BWV.590
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.11-12, BWV.609-610: 11. Chorale: Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen Allzugleich
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.11-12, BWV.609-610: 12. Chorale: Jesu, Meine Freude
Prld And Fugue in c, BWV.549: Prld
Prld And Fugue in c, BWV.549: Fugue
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.13-14, BWV.611-612: 13. Chorale: Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.13-14, BWV.611-612: 14. Chorale: Wir Christenleut'
Prld And Fugue in b, BWV.544: Prld
Prld And Fugue in b, BWV.544: Fugue
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 15. Chorale: Helft Mir Gottes Gute Preisen
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 16. Chorale: Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 17. Chorale: In Dir Ist Freude
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 18. Chorale: Mit Fried' Und Freud' Ich Fahr Dahin
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.15-19, BWV.613-617: 19. Chorale: Herr Gott, Nun Schleuss Den Himmel Auf
Fantasia Con Imitazione in b, BWV.563

Tracks:

Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.533: Prld
Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.533: Fugue
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 20. Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 21. Chorale: Christe, Du Lamm Gottes
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 22. Chorale: Christus, Der Uns Selig Macht
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 23. Chorale: Da Jesus An Dem Kreuze Stund
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.20-24, BWV.618-622: 24. Chorale: O Mensch, Bewein' Dein' Sunde Gross
Fantasia And Fugue in c, BWV.562: Fantasia
Fantasia And Fugue in c, BWV.562: Fugue (Fragment)
Prld And Fugue in f, BWV.534: Prld
Prld And Fugue in f, BWV.534: Fugue
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.623-624: 25. Chorale: Wir Danken Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.623-624: 26. Chorale: Hilf Gott, Dass Mir's Gelinge
Trio in c, BWV.585
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.625-627: 27. Chorale: Christ Lag In Todesbanden
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.625-627: 28. Chorale: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.25-26, BWV.625-627: 29. Chorale: Christ Ist Erstanden
Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.531: Prld
Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.531: Fugue
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.30-32, BWV.628-630: 30. Chorale: Erstanden Ist Der Heil'ge Christ
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.30-32, BWV.628-630: 31. Chorale: Erschienen Ist Der Herrliche Tag
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.30-32, BWV.628-630: 32. Chorale: Heut' Triumphieret Gottes Sohn
Trio in d, BWV.583
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.33-34 & 36, BWV.631-632 & BWV.634: 33. Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer..
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.33-34 & 36, BWV.631-632 & BWV.634: 34. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ,...
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.33-34 & 36, BWV.631-632 & BWV.634: 36. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier

Tracks:

Prld And Fugue in c, BWV.546: Prld
Prld And Fugue in c, BWV.546: Fugue
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.37-39, BWV.635-637: 37. Chorale: Dies Sind Die Heil'gen Zehn Gebot'
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.37-39, BWV.635-637: 38. Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmelreich
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.37-39, BWV.635-637: 39. Chorale: Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt
Trio in G, BWV.586
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.40-42, BWV.638-640: 40. Chorale: Es Ist Das Heil Uns Kommen Her
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.40-42, BWV.638-640: 41. Chorale: Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.40-42, BWV.638-640: 42. Chorale: In Dich Hab' Ich Gehoffet, Herr
Pedal-Exercitium, BWV.598
Fuge in g, BWV.578
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.43-46, BWV.641-644: 43. Chorale: Wenn Wir in Hochsten Nothen Sein
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.43-46, BWV.641-644: 44. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.43-46, BWV.641-644: 45. Chorale: Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben
Orgel-Buchlein Nos.43-46, BWV.641-644: 46. Chorale: Ach Wie Nichtig, Ach Wie Fluchtig
Trio in g, BWV.584
Orgel-Buchlein No.35, BWV.633: 35. Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier
Chorale: Gott, Durch Dein Gute, BWV.724
Chorale: Gottes Sohn Ist Kommen, BWV.703
Chorale: Herr Christ, Der Ein'ge Gottes Sohn, BWV.698
Trio Son No.3 in d, BWV.527: I: Andante
Trio Son No.3 in d, BWV.527: II: Adagio E Dolce
Trio Son No.3 in d, BWV.527: III: Vivace
Fantasia And Fugue in g, BWV.542: Fantasia
Fantasia And Fugue in g, BWV.542: Fugue

Tracks:

Con in a, BWV.596: I: Grave - Fuga
Con in a, BWV.596: II: Largo
Con in a, BWV.596: Finale
Con in a, BWV.593: I: (Unknown)
Con in a, BWV.593: II: Adagio
Con in a, BWV.593: III: Allegro
Con in C, BWV, 595
Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier, BWV.731
Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier, BWV.730
Con in C, BWV.592: I: (Unknown)
Con in C, BWV.592: Grave
Con in C, BWV.592: Presto
Con in C, BWV.594: I: (Unknown)
Con in C, BWV.594: II: Rezitativ: Adagio
Con in C, BWV.594: III: Allegro
Chorale: Nun Freut Euch, Lieben Christen G'mein, BWV.734

Tracks:

Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV. 734: Toccata
Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV. 734: Fugue
Trio Son No.6 in G, BWV.530: I: Vivace
Trio Son No.6 in G, BWV.530: II: Lento
Trio Son No.6 in G, BWV.530: III: Allegro
Alla Breve in D, BWV.589
Fantasia in G, BWV.572
Chorale: Herr Gott, Dich Loben Wir, BWV.725
Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWV.709
Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWV.726
Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.541: Prld
Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.541: Fugue

Tracks:

Fantasia Super Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BWV.651
Chorale: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, BWV.652
Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV.538: Toccata
Toccata And Fugue in d, BWV.538: Fugue
Prld And Fugue in D, BWV.532: Prld
Prld And Fugue in D, BWV.532: Fugue
Trio Son No.5 in C, BWV.529: I: Allegro
Trio Son No.5 in C, BWV.529: II: Largo
Trio Son No.5 in C, BWV.529: III: Allegro
Chorale: Komm, Gott Schopfer, Heiliger Geist, BWV.667
Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.550: Prld
Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.550: Fuge
Chorale: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BWV.665
Chorale: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BWV.666
Prld in a, BWV.569

Tracks:

Toccata And Fugue in F, BWV.540: Toccata
Toccata And Fugue in F, BWV.540: Fugue
Chorale: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV.659
Chorale: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV.660
Chorale: Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland, BWV.661
Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.543: Prld
Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.543: Fugue
Trio Super Herr Jesu Christ, Dich Zu Uns Wend, BWV.655
Fugue On A Theme in b, BWV.579
Chorale: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV.653b
Fantasia And Fugue in c, BWV.537: Fantasia
Fantasia And Fugue in c, BWV.537: Fugue
Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig, BWV.656
Canzona in d, BWV.588
Chorale: Vor Deinen Thron Tret'ich, BWV.668

Tracks:

Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.547: Prld
Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.547: Fugue
Chorale: Von Gott Will Ich Nicht Lassen, BWV.658
Prld And Fugue in A, BWV.536: Prld
Prld And Fugue in A, BWV.536: Fugue
Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.662
Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.663
Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.664
Trio Son No.1 in Eflat, BWV.525: I: (Unknown)
Trio Son No.1 in Eflat, BWV.525: II: Adagio
Trio Son No.1 in Eflat, BWV.525: III: Allegro
Chorale: Schmucke Dich, O Liebe Seele, BWV. 654

Tracks:

Passacaglia And Fugue in c, BWV.582
Fantasia Super Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV.713
Prld And Fugue in d, BWV.539: Prld
Prld And Fugue in d, BWV.539: Fugue
Chorale Vars: Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her, BWV.769
Prld And Fugue in g, BWV.535: Prld
Prld And Fugue in g, BWV.535: Fugue
Chrale: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV.653
Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.545: Prld
Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.545: Fugue
Chorale: Nun Danket Alle Gott, BWV.657

Tracks:

Prld: Eflat, BWV.552/1
1. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV.669
2. Chorale: Christe, Aller Welt Trost, BWV.670
3. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist, BWV.671
8. Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.676
10. Chorale: Dies Sind Die Sind Die Heil'gen Zehn Gebot', BWV.678
12. Chorale: Wir Glauben All' An Einen Gott, BWV.680
14. Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, BWV.682
16. Chorale: Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam, BWV.684
18. Chorale: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV.686
20. Chorale: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BWV.688
Fugue: Eflat, BWV.552/2
Duetto No.1: e, BWV.802
Duetto No.2: F, BWV.803
Duetto No.3: G, BWV.804
Duetto No.4: a, BWV.805

Tracks:

7. Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.675
4. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV.672
5. Chorale: Christe, Aller Welt Trost, BWV.673
6. Chorale: Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist, BWV.674
9. Fughetta Super Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV.677
11. Fughetta Super Dies Sind Die Heil'gen Zehn Gebot', BWV.679
13. Fughetta Super Wir Glauben All' An Einen Gott, BWV.681
15. Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, BWV.683
17. Chorale: Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam, BWV.685
19. Chorale: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV.687
21. Fuga Super Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BWV.689
Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.548: Prld
Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.548: Fugue
Chorale: Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme, BWV.645
Chorale: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV.646
Chorale: Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten, BWV.647
Chorale: Meine Seele Erhebet Den Herren, BWV.648
Chorale: Ach, Blieb' Bei Uns Herr Jesu Christ, BWV.649
Chorale: Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel, BWV.650
Trio Son No.2 c, BWV.526: I: Vivace
Trio Son No.2 c, BWV.526: II: Largo
Trio Son No.2 c, BWV.526: III: Allegro

Tracks:

Fuga Sopra Il Magnificat, BWV.733
Chorale: Nun Komm' Der Heiden Heiland, BWV.699
Chorale: Lob Sei Dem Allmacht'gen Gott, BWV.704
Chorale: Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her, BWV.738
Chorale: Allein Gott in Der Hoh' Sei Ehr', BWV. 715
Chorale: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, BWV.722
Chorale: Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her, BWV.700
Chorale: Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon, BWV.696
Chorlae: Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, Allzugleich, BWV.732
Chorale: In Dulci Jubilo, BWV.729
Chorale: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, BWV.697
Chorale: Vom Himmel Hoch, Da Komm' Ich Her, BWV.701
Prld in G, BWV.568
Fantasia Super Valet Will Ich Dir Geben, BWV.735
Chorale: Ach Gott, Vom Himmel Sieh' Darein, BWV.741
Chorale: Ach Gott Und Herr, BWV.714
Chorale: In Dich Hab' Ich Gehoffet, Herr, BWV.712
Chorale: Erbarm' Dich Mein, O Herre Christ, BWV.721
Chorale: Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen, BWV.727
Chorale: Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, BWV.728
Chorale: Jesus, Meine Zuversicht, BWV.728
Chorale: Wer Nu Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten, BWV.691
Chorale: Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lasst Walten, BWV.690
Chorale: Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier, BWV.706
Chorale: Valet Will Ich Dir Geben, BWV.736

Tracks:

1. Chorale: Der Tag, Der Ist So Freudenreich, BWV.719
2. Chorale: Wir Christenleut', BWV.1090
3. Chorale: Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist, BWV.1091
4. Chorale: Her Gott, Nun Schleuss Den Himmel Auf, BWV.1092
5. Chorale: Herzliebster Jesu, Was Hast Du Verbrochen, BWV.1093
6. Chorale: O Jesu, Wie Ist Dein Gestalt, BWV.1094
7. Chorale: O Lamm Gottes, Unschuldig, BWV.1095
8. Chorale: Christe, Der Du Bist Tag Und Licht, BWV.1096
9. Chorale: Ehre Sei Dir, Christe, Der Du Leidest Not, BWV.1097
10. Chorale: Wir Glauben All in Einen Gott, BWV.1098
11. Chorale: Aus Tiefer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir, BWV.1099
12. Chorale: Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWv.1100
13. Chorale: Ach Gott Und Herr, BWV.714
14. Chorale: Ach Herr, Mich Armen Sunder, BWV.742
15. Chorale: Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz Verderbt, BWV. 1101
16. Chorale: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu, BWV.1102
17. Chorale: Erhalt Uns, Herr, Bei Deinem Wort, BWV.1103
18. Chorale: Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, BWV.737
19. Chorale: Wenn Dich Ungluck Tut Greifen An, BWV.1104
20. Chorale: Jesu, Meine Freude, BWV.1105
21. Chorale: Gott Ist Mein Heil, Mein Hilf Und Trost, BWV.1106
22. Chorale: Jesus, Meines Lebens Leben, BWV.1107
23. Chorale: Als Jesus Christ in Der Nacht, BWV.1108
24. Chorale: Ach Gott, Zu Dich Erbarmen, BWV.1109
25. Chorale: O Herre Gott, Dein Gottlich Wort, BWV.1110

Tracks:

26. Chorale: Nun Lasst Uns Den Leib Begraben, BWV.1111
27. Chorale: Christus, Der Ist Mein Leben, BWV.1112
28. Chorale: Ich Hab' Mein Sach Gott Heimgestellt, BWV.1113
29. Chorale: Herr Jesu Christ, Du Hochstes Gut, BWV.1114
30. Chorale: Herzlich Lieb Hab' Ich Dich, O Herr, BWV.1115
31. Chorale: Was Gott Tut, Das Ist Wohlgetan, BWV.1116
32. Chorale: Alle Menschen Mussen Sterben, BWV.1117
33. Chorale: Mach's Mit Mir Gott, Nach Deiner Gut
34. Chorale: Werde Munter Mein Gemute, BWV.1118
35. Chorale: Wie Nach Einer Wasserquelle, BWV.1119
36. Chorale: Christe, Der Du Bist Der Helle Tag, BWV.1120
37. Chorale: Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV.639
38. Chorale: Herr Christ Der Ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, BWV.601
Prld And Fugue in C, BWV.553
Prld And Fugue in d, BWV.554
Prld And Fugue in e, BWV.555
Prld And Fugue in F, BWV.556
Prld And Fugue in G, BWV.557
Prld And Fugue in g, BWV.558
Prld And Fugue in a, BWV.559
Prld And Fugue in Bflat, BWV.560

Customer Reviews:

Bach for professional listeners.......2006-01-30

What I found amazing about this boxset is the opportunity to enjoy Bach in complete form. From my point of view Passacaglia performed by Werner Jacob is a five star performance. Also BWV 593 and BWV 596 push up and show up no limits for the listener. This 16 CDs aggregate the perfect union between the artist, instrument, listener and Bach. And at the end of the day I can say that organ works can still be ... trendy. Enjoy!

Bach Organ Works on original organs.......2004-10-24

121 organ tracks or works on 16 CDs has to be spaced out in about six days. The music is so restful I found myself dowsing. The price for a new set through Amazon was right. Bach organ hymns made Luther.

Average customer rating:

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
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000041KD
Release Date: 1995-07-10

Tracks:

Toccata And Fugue In F Major: Toccata
Toccata And Fugue In F Major: Fugue
Prelude And Fugue In G Major
Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Prelude
Prelude And Fugue In E Minor: Fugue
Prelude And Fugue In C Major
Prelude And Fugue In C Minor
Prelude and Fugue in D major: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in D major: Fugue
Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata
Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Fugue

Tracks:

Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Toccata
Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Adagio
Toccata, Adagio, And Fugue In C Major: Fugue
Fantasia And Fugue In C Major
Prelude And Fugue In E Minor
Prelude And Fugue In A Minor
Kleines harmonisches Labyrinth
Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata
Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Fugue
Trio In C Minor
Fantasia And Fugue In G Minor: Fantasia
Fantasia And Fugue In G Minor: Fugue

Tracks:

Fantasia In G Major
Fugue In B Minor
Trio In D Minor
Prelude And Fugue In G Minor
Fantasia In C Minor
Fugue In G Major
Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor: Fantasia
Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue
Fugue In G Major
Fugue In C Minor
Fugue In G Major
Fantasia And Fugue In C Major
Pedal-Exercitium
Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor: Passacaglia
Passacaglia And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit
Clavier Ubung III: Christe, aller Welt Trost
Clavier Ubung III: Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist
Clavier Ubung III: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
Clavier Ubung III: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
Clavier Ubung III: Dies sind die heilgen sehn Gebot'
Clavier Ubung III: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
Clavier Ubung III: Vater unse im Himmelreich
Clavier Ubung III: Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam
Clavier Ubung III: Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir
Clavier Ubung III: Jesus Christus unser Hieland, der von uns
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ach Gott und Herr
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ach Gott und Herr
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wo soll ich fliehen hin
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Christ lag in Todesbanden
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Christum sollen wir loben schon
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Nun komm', der Heiden Heiland
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Das Jesulein soll doch mein Trost
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Gottes Sohn ist kommen
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Lob sei dem allmachtigen
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ich hab' mein Sach' Gott heimgestellt
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Ich hab' mein Sach' Gott heimgestellt
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Wir Christenleut
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr
Chorale Preludes From The Kirnberger Collection: Jesu, meine Freude

Tracks:

Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: I Allegro moderato
Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: II Adagio
Sonata No. 1 In E Flat Major: III Allegro
Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: I Vivace
Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: II Largo
Sonata No. 2 In C Minor: III Allegro
Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: I Andante
Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: II Adagio e dolce
Sonata No. 3 In D Minor: III Vivace
Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: I Adagio - Vivace
Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: II Andante
Sonata No. 4 In E Minor: III Un poco allegro
Sonata No. 5 In C Major: I Allegro
Sonata No. 5 In C Major: II Largo
Sonata No. 5 In C Major: III Allegro
Sonata No. 6 In G Major: I Vivace
Sonata No. 6 In G Major: II Lento
Sonata No. 6 In G Major: III Allegro

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich (Ein Kindelein so lobelich)
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wir Christenleut
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Jesu, wie ist dein Gestalt
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Christe, der du bist Tag und Licht
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ehre sei dir, Christe, der du leidest Not
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Aus tiefster Not schrei ich zu dir
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach, Gott und Herr
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach Herr, mich armen Sunder (Herzlich tut mich verlangen)
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Du Friedefurst, Herr Jesu Christ
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Wenn dich Ungluck tut greifen an
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Jesu, meine Freude
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Gott ist mein Heil, mein Hilf und Trost
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Jesu, meines Lebens Leben
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Als Jesus Christus in der Nacht
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ach Gott, tu dich erbarmen
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: O Herre Gott dein gottlich Wort
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Nun lasst uns den Leib begraben
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Christus, der ist mein Leben
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Ich hab mein Sach Gott heimgestellt
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herr Jesu Christ, du hochstes Gut
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o Herr
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
Neumeister Chorale Preludes: Alle Menschen mussen sterben

Tracks:

Neumeister Chorales: Machs mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Gut
Neumeister Chorales: Werde munter, mein Gemute
Neumeister Chorales: Wie nach einer Wasserquelle
Neumeister Chorales: Christ, der du bist der helle Tag
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, heiliger Geist
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, heiliger Geist
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: An Wasserflussen Babylon
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun danket alle Gott
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'

Tracks:

'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Komm, Gott, Schopfer, heiliger Geist
'The Eighteen' Chorale Preludes: Vor deinen Thron (Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein)
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Ach Gott und Herr
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Hoh' sei Ehr'
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Christ Lag in Todesbanden
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Ein' festeBurg ist unser Gott
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Erbarm' dich mein, o Herre Gott
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Gottes Sohn ist kommen
Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes: Herr Gott, wir loben dich

Tracks:

Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In C Major
Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In D Minor
Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In E Minor
Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In F Major
Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In G Major
Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In G Minor
Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In A Minor
Eight Short Preludes And Fugues: Prelude And Fugue In B Flat Major
Trio In G Major
Prelude and Fugue in F minor: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in F minor: Fugue
Trio In G Minor
Prelude and Fugue in A major: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in A major: Fugue
Prelude and Fugue in G major: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in G major: Fugue
Allabreve In D Major
Prelude In G Major
Fugue In D Major
Prelude and Fugue in D minor: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in D minor: Fugue

Tracks:

Prelude And Fugue In C Minor: Prelude
Prelude And Fugue In C Minor: Fugue
Prelude In C Major
Fugue In G Minor
Canzona In D Minor
Prelude In A Minor
Fugue In C Minor
Pastorale In F Major
Fantasia In G Major
Aria In F Major
Prelude and Fugue in C major: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in C major: Fugue

Tracks:

Toccata And Fugue In E Major: Toccata
Toccata And Fugue In E Major: Fugues I & II
Fantasia In B Minor
Prelude and Fugue in A minor: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in A minor: Fugue
Prelude and Fugue in B minor: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in B minor: Fugue
Prelude and Fugue in C major: Prelude
Prelude and Fugue in C major: Fugue
Trio In G Major
Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Prelude
Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Trio
Prelude, Trio And Fugue In B Flat Major: Fugue
Ricercar A 6 In C Minor
Prelude And Fugue In G Minor

Tracks:

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
Gottes Sohn ist kommen
Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn
Lob sei dem allmachtigen Gott
Puer natus in Bethlehem
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her
Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar
In dulci jubilo
Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich
Jesu, meine Freude
Christum wir sollen loben schon
Wir Christenleut
Helft mir, Gottes Gute preisen
Das alte Jahr vergangen ist
In dir ist Freude
Mit Fried' und Freud' ich fahr dahin
Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf
O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
Christe, du Lamm Gottes
Christus, der uns selig macht
Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund
O Mensch, bewein dein Sunde gross
Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ
Hif Gott, dass mir's gelinge
Christ lag in Todesbanden
Jesus Christus, unser Heiland
Christ ist erstanden
Erstanden ist der heil' ge Geist
Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag
Heut triumphieret
Komm, Gott, Schopfer, heiliger Geist
Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
Dies sind die heilgen zehn Gebot
Vater unser im Himmelreich
Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt
Es ist da Heil uns kommen her
Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ

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In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr
Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein
Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten
Alle Menschen mussen sterben
Ach wie nichtig, ach wie fluchtig
Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh' darein
Ach Herr, mich armen Sunder
Ach, was ist doch unser Leben
Auf meinen lieben Gott
Aus der Tiefe rufe ich
Christ ist erstanden
Christus, der uns selig macht
Gott der Vater wohn' uns bei
In dulci jubilo
Jesu, der du meine Seele
Liebster Jesu wir sind hier
Nun freut euch
O Herre Gott, dein gottlich Wort
O Vater, allmachtiger Gott
Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele
Vater unser im Himmelreich
Vater unser im Himmelreich
Vater unser im Himmelreich
Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern
Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
Christus, der uns selig macht
Herr Christ, der einig Gotts Sohn
Fugue In G Minor

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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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Since Bach constantly reworked his own music, it's always been seen as fair game that others should do so, too. Angela Hewitt's disc of Bach arrangements thus stands in a noble tradition, as well as carrying it boldly into the future. But if three of these 17 short pieces are Hewitt's own inventions, others are welcome discoveries from the nearly forgotten past. None of Busoni's majestic arrangements is here, but instead, we find fascinating pieces by a plethora of English composers, including Lord Berbers, Herbert Howells, and William Walton. Hewitt's own liner notes are a mine of information--some of it comic, much of it illuminating-