Bach, The Great Toccata
Bach, The Great Toccata
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No musical work is more famous than Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565. 565 is instantly recognisable from its opening mordent. However, it stands out from Bach’s other works because of its eccentricities, and no manuscript in Bach’s hand survives.
Was it by Bach?
This question is explored in this set of films by studying 565 itself and comparing the piece with other relevant works by Bach. While extremely popular, 565 is also looked down on by some serious musicians. To make a film that appeals both to aficionados of 565 as well as the musicians who prefer other works by Bach, we have explored an enormous range of works, some genuinely obscure. This set of films will therefore appeal across the board, and we hope you will enjoy our journey to discover the secrets of the great toccata!
Contents and tracklist
DVD contains:
The Great Toccata – Documentary 102 minutes
Demonstration of the Organ of the Martinikerk, Groningen 20 minutes
Demonstration of the Organ of the Petruskerk, Leens 14 minutes
Introductions to the Performances 48 minutes
Performances 60 minutes
Tracklist for Performances (the same on both the DVD and CD)
Toccata und Fuge d-moll, BWV 565
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her, BWV 738
Sonata VI G-dur, BWV 530
Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 709
Toccata C-dur, BWV 566a
Jesus, meine Zuversicht, BWV 728
Praeludium und Fuge a-moll, BWV 543
Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731
Praeludium und Fuge D-dur, BWV 532
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