The Fantasia and fugue in G minor, performed here by Leo van Doeselaar for All of Bach, is one of the few organ works that can accurately be dated. Bach performed this work in Hamburg, where the post of organist at St Jacob’s Church became vacant in 1720. During a recital lasting over two hours, he demonstrated his skills as an organist and struck his audience dumb. One member of that audience was
Could the Sarabande of this 'English' Suite no. 3 in G minor, performed by Pierre Hantaï for All of Bach, be funeral music; a tombeau for Bach’s first wife? She died in the period in which he wrote the ‘English’ suites. We are far removed from the dance music, suggested by the French titles. Although the Sarabande does respect the characteristic rhythm, it would be unplayable in the tempo to which
Bonus : Fantasie and Fugue BWV 944 *** Dedicated to my dear friend Ivana ***
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