Clavierübung III: The German Organ Mass

Much like the plays of William Shakespeare, the music of Bach represents a summit of human achievement. Throughout his life the organ was the instrument that proved an indispensable musical companion. From his earliest years to his deathbed, there was hardly a time in Bach's life when he was not obliged to play the organ and compose for it. Because of this, the organ works form a centerpiece of his creative evolution and existence.
Bach's organ works continue to surprise and astonish three hundred years later. They are the organist's supreme challenge. They are the listener's supreme delight. They are the perfect marriage of humble purpose and high genius. In this series, each performance highlights musical and personal themes throughout Bach's life. This thematic arrangement takes listeners on an intimate journey through these pieces.
Prelude in E-flat major, BWV 552/i
Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 669 (Kyrie, God and Father in eternity) - Pedaliter
Christe, aller Welt Trost, BWV 670 (Christ, consolation of all the world) - Pedaliter
Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist, BWV 671 (Kyrie, Holy Spirit) - Pedaliter
Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 672 - Manualiter
Christe, aller Welt Trost, BWV 673 - Manualiter
Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist, BWV 674 - Manualiter
Allein Gott in der Höh sei ehr, BWV 675 (Alone to God on high be honor) - Manualiter
Allein Gott in der Höh sei ehr, BWV 676 - Pedaliter
Allein Gott in der Höh sei ehr, BWV 677 - Manualiter
Dies sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot, BWV 678 (The holy ten commandments) - Pedaliter
Fughetta super Dies sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot, BWV 679 - Manualiter
Wir glauben all’an einen Gott, BWV 680 (We all believe in one God) - Pedaliter
Fughetta super Wir glauben all’an einen Gott, BWV 681 - Manualiter
Vater unser in Himmelreich, BWV 682 (Our Father in Heaven) - Pedaliter
Vater unser in Himmelreich, BWV 683 - Manualiter
Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 684 (When Christ came to the Jordan) - Pedaliter
Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 685 - Manualiter
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 686 (Out of the depths I cry to you) - Pedaliter
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 687 - Manualiter
Jesus Christus, under Heiland, der von uns den Zorn Gottes wandt, BWV 688 - Pedaliter
(Jesus Christ our Savior, who turned God’s Anger away from us)
Jesus Christus, under Heiland, der von uns den Zorn Gottes wandt, BWV 689 - Manualiter
Duetti I-IV, BWV 801-805
Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552/ii

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0:08 Introduction
14:07 Prelude in E-flat major, BWV 552/i
22:21 Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 669 (Kyrie, God and Father in eternity) - Pedaliter
25:48 Christe, aller Welt Trost, BWV 670 (Christ, consolation of all the world) - Pedaliter
30:48 Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist, BWV 671 (Kyrie, Holy Spirit) - Pedaliter
36:10 Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit, BWV 672 - Manualiter
37:20 Christe, aller Welt Trost, BWV 673 - Manualiter
38:34 Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist, BWV 674 - Manualiter
40:20 Allein Gott in der Höh sei ehr, BWV 675 (Alone to God on high be honor) - Manualiter
43:06 Allein Gott in der Höh sei ehr, BWV 676 - Pedaliter
47:56 Allein Gott in der Höh sei ehr, BWV 677 - Manualiter
49:13 Dies sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot, BWV 678 (The holy ten commandments) - Pedaliter
54:28 Fughetta super Dies sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot, BWV 679 - Manualiter
56:43 Wir glauben all’an einen Gott, BWV 680 (We all believe in one God) - Pedaliter
1:00:16 Fughetta super Wir glauben all’an einen Gott, BWV 681 - Manualiter
1:01:52 Vater unser in Himmelreich, BWV 682 (Our Father in Heaven) - Pedaliter
1:08:10 Vater unser in Himmelreich, BWV 683 - Manualiter
1:09:41 Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 684 (When Christ came to the Jordan) - Pedaliter
1:14:10 Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 685 - Manualiter
1:15:51 Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 686 (Out of the depths I cry to you) - Pedaliter
1:22:56 Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, BWV 687 - Manualiter
1:28:01 Jesus Christus, under Heiland, der von uns den Zorn Gottes wandt, BWV 688 - Pedaliter
(Jesus Christ our Savior, who turned God’s Anger away from us)
1:31:54 Jesus Christus, under Heiland, der von uns den Zorn Gottes wandt, BWV 689 - Manualiter
1:36:45 Duetto I, BWV 802
1:40:07 Duetto II, BWV 803
1:44:10 Duetto III, BWV 804
1:47:10 Duetto IV, BWV 805
1:50:25 Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552/ii

[@user-nw5eh7bz4z]

Impressive performance.

[@bryanashley2603]

Bravo!

[@erikhn9331]

Very fine introduction as well - I imagine that the printed program is of high quality with explanations and music examples which helps to communicate and impart the values and depths of this gigantic work.

[@MG-fh4ed]

I want that program

[@MitchBoucherComposer]

A very nice performance! You must have spent hours and years working on these pieces. I admire this a lot!

[@TedATL1]

This needs to name the performer.

[@manuelrosales5136]

Christopher Jacobson

[@takwahlai8016]

A great organ concert, Bravo !

[@guyongary]

Who is the organist?