This series of videos, where the performers give their own insights into Bach's compositions, are always highly enjoyable. Two things stand out in this particular video; 1.) We think of these organ works as "masterpieces" (nearly sacred, untouchable), which of course they are. Bach, however, was always willing to go back, take another gander, and re-write, clarify and magnify...yep, that is how a true, "master, works". 2.) Maestro Jacob's obvious thrill, and visible excitement, as he plays passages (which he as practiced countless times already) to demonstrate his points...I think the "old wig" would have smiled along with Bart...maybe even nodded, and then grinningly offered up a few more improvised "improvements/expansions", on the spot. Lordy, how I wish we could have videos of that...dang. Please keep posting.
Bart Jacobs responds to this Prelude and Fugue's dynamic devices and expression, which is in fact orchestration, by his own thinking, feelings and impressive performance. Strangely enough. he overlooked the choosing of registers, and I can understand this, because in this (later) version of the piece, there are lots of other musical components which give us these ideas of orchestration, to which he refers in this interview. Bravo for the organist and the whole upload!
This series of videos, where the performers give their own insights into Bach's compositions, are always highly enjoyable. Two things stand out in this particular video; 1.) We think of these organ works as "masterpieces" (nearly sacred, untouchable), which of course they are. Bach, however, was always willing to go back, take another gander, and re-write, clarify and magnify...yep, that is how a true, "master, works". 2.) Maestro Jacob's obvious thrill, and visible excitement, as he plays passages (which he as practiced countless times already) to demonstrate his points...I think the "old wig" would have smiled along with Bart...maybe even nodded, and then grinningly offered up a few more improvised "improvements/expansions", on the spot. Lordy, how I wish we could have videos of that...dang. Please keep posting.
I love Bart's enthusiasm for the music he is playing!
Bart Jacobs responds to this Prelude and Fugue's dynamic devices and expression, which is in fact orchestration, by his own thinking, feelings and impressive performance. Strangely enough. he overlooked the choosing of registers, and I can understand this, because in this (later) version of the piece, there are lots of other musical components which give us these ideas of orchestration, to which he refers in this interview. Bravo for the organist and the whole upload!
Wunderbar!
Bedankt Bart!
Magnificent