Description
Johann Sebastian Bach: Great Organ Works - DVD
UPC: 3576070010210
Product Features
- Artist: Enrico Viccardi (Organist)
- Organ: Mathis Organ, Stiftskirche Muri-Gries (Bozen, Italy)
- Film Director: Federico Savio
- Language: Multilingual (Introductions in English, German, French, and Italian)
- Duration: 118 Minutes
- Region: All regions
- Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian
- Disc Format: DVD-5 (NTSC 4:3)
- Audio: DOLBY
- Publisher: Fugatto, France
- Release Date: 2000-2005
Overview
"Johann Sebastian Bach: Great Organ Works" is a masterful collection celebrating the iconic German composer's organ music. Filmed on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, this DVD showcases Italian organist Enrico Viccardi, performing on the Mathis Organ in the magnificent Stiftskirche Muri-Gries in Bolzano, Italy. The program features some of Bach's most revered organ works, including:
- Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor
- Variations on "Sei gegrüsset, Jesu gütig"
- Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major
- Trio Sonata No. 2 in C Minor
- Chorale-Prelude "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr", BWV 663
- Prelude and Fugue in E Minor ("Wedge")
Each piece is preceded by a brief introduction by Viccardi, where he discusses the historical context and presents musical examples. These commentaries provide a deeper understanding of the technical and emotional aspects of Bach’s compositions.
Interesting Facts
- Enrico Viccardi is a renowned Italian organist celebrated for his interpretations of Baroque music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
- The Mathis Organ in Muri-Gries is one of the finest Baroque organs in Europe, known for its rich tonal quality that perfectly complements Bach's intricate compositions.
- This DVD was filmed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Bach's death, linking the visual and auditory experience of his timeless music with the historic backdrop of the Italian Abbey.
- The DVD includes a booklet in four languages (English, German, French, Italian) that provides additional insight into the featured works.
Track Listing
- Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor
- Variations on "Sei gegrüsset, Jesu gütig"
- Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C Major
- Trio Sonata No. 2 in C Minor
- Chorale-Prelude "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr", BWV 663
- Prelude and Fugue in E Minor ("Wedge")
Publishers
- Fugatto, France
- All rights reserved FUG 021
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