Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Praeludium et Fuga in C, BWV 545

In 1734 when Christoph Treutmann began the building of the organ he was already well in his sixties, wealthy, well-known as an organ builder and highly praised. Despite his age he was completely au fait with the tastes of the day and open for any innovations. The canons of Grauhof who themselves were equally self assured and wealthy and whose great wish it was to have an exceedingly good instrument, recognized these qualities and knowingly commissioned Treutmann for that work. Treutmann on his part appreciated this opportunity. The new baroque church, unique in northern Germany with its three aisles and excellent acoustics gave him the chance to excel in organ construction. And so within three years the largest and most extravagant instrument that the organ builder hat ever constructed was completed - his legacy to the world. It is exceedingly fortunate that this of all Treutmann's masterpieces should have survived the passage of time.

[@raulreyes3480]

Was für tolle Version, ohne so schnell zu spielen!!!

[@bassionbean]

Dayum those 32' pedals. This is such an awesome work.

[@saintgermain87]

@musichiere70
Christoph Treutmann organ in Grauhof - the largest baroque organ.

[@musichiere70]

Wonderful. Which organ is this? (in the picture)

[@attila950331]

If anyone knows who is the organist please let me know!!!

[@plebiu]

Simply the best rendition of this piece! Who is the performer?

[@glockengambe]

Gerhard Weinberger

[@plebiu]

Thanks!