Description

Organ Works - Praeludium & Fuge BVW 545, 552; Canoische Veranderungen ''Vom Himmel Hoch'' BWV 769 - Trost-Orgel der Schloskirche zu Altenburg (1739), Felix Friedrich / Capriccio Audio CD 1984 Stereo / 10 036

UPC 4006408100362

Product Details:

Label: Capriccio – 10 036
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Country: Germany
Released: 1984
Genre: Classical
Style: Baroque

Overview

This exceptional album presents the timeless organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach, performed on the Trost-Orgel of the Schloskirche zu Altenburg (1739) by Felix Friedrich. The program features monumental pieces like the Praeludium & Fuge (BWV 545 and 552) and the beautiful Canoische Veranderungen ''Vom Himmel Hoch'' (BWV 769), offering a breathtaking exploration of Bach's organ compositions. The rich and vibrant sounds of the historical Trost organ resonate with the Baroque mastery of Bach, providing an intimate listening experience that connects the listener to both the artistry of Bach and the historic instrument itself.

Interesting Facts

The Trost-Orgel of the Schloskirche zu Altenburg is one of the few surviving examples of a Baroque organ, built by the famous organ builder Gottfried Silbermann’s student, Johann Gottfried Trost in 1739. This makes it an ideal instrument for Bach’s organ works, preserving the authentic sound of the Baroque era.
Felix Friedrich’s interpretation of Bach’s music on this historic organ offers a rare opportunity to experience the works in their intended sonic context, showcasing the distinctive timbres and resonances that are characteristic of Baroque organs.
Bach’s organ music, full of intricate counterpoint and innovative harmonic progressions, remains a pinnacle of the Baroque organ repertoire.
This album includes some of Bach’s most important organ compositions, such as Praeludium & Fuge BWV 545, 552, and the expansive Canoische Veranderungen BWV 769, known for its beautiful variation technique.