Description
Bach Organ Transcriptions: Concerti & Trios after Vivaldi, Telemann & Fasch (Pieter Van Dijk) CD
UPC: 4010276015956
MPN: CD 92.095
Brand Name: Hänssler Classic
Overview: Bach as the Ultimate Transcriber
This album, part of the Hänssler Edition Bachakademie series, features the ingenious organ transcriptions of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750), performed by organist Pieter Van Dijk. Bach, who was deeply influenced by the Italian and German Baroque masters, transcribed numerous concertos and chamber works by composers like Vivaldi, Telemann, Johann Ernst von Sachsen-Weimar, Fasch, and Couperin for the organ.
These transcriptions, cataloged as BWV 585–596, are not mere copies but transformative re-imaginings that highlight the organ's capability for orchestral color and complexity, elevating the originals to new levels of virtuosity and grandeur. The program includes the grand Vivaldi concerto transcriptions (BWV 593, 594, 596) and several delightful trio sonatas, offering a fascinating look at the interconnected musical landscape of the late Baroque era.
? Product Features: Masterworks of the Baroque Organ
- Format: Audio CD, Album
- Soloist: Pieter Van Dijk (Organ)
- Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach (Transcriber)
- Original Composers: Vivaldi, Johann Ernst, Telemann, Fasch, Couperin
- Period: Baroque
- Released: 2000
- Series: Hänssler Edition Bachakademie
- Country: Germany
Interesting Facts: The Weimar Influence
Many of Bach's important concerto transcriptions, particularly those after Italian models like Vivaldi, were composed during his time in Weimar (1708–1717). His employer, Prince Johann Ernst von Sachsen-Weimar (whose concertos are featured here, BWV 592 & 595), was not only a patron but also a gifted young composer who brought Italian music back from his studies. Bach's transcription work, including the famous Vivaldi Op. 3, No. 11 (BWV 596) and the dramatic "Grosso Mogul" (BWV 594), was crucial for his own development, helping him internalize the Italian concerto form and apply its dynamic structures to his later keyboard and instrumental works. Pieter Van Dijk's performance captures the architectural integrity and dazzling virtuosity inherent in these works.
Track Listing: Bach's Transcribed Organ Works
| No. | Work / BWV | Original Composer / Source | Duration (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Concerto In D Minor BWV 596 | Vivaldi (Op. 3 No. 11) | 11:42 |
| 6 | Trio In G Major BWV 586 | Telemann | 5:02 |
| 7 | Concerto in C Major BWV 595 | Johann Ernst Von Sachs-Weimar | 4:25 |
| 8-10 | Concerto In G Major BWV 592 | Johann Ernst Von Sachs-Weimar | 7:58 |
| 11-12 | Trio In C Minor BWV 585 | Johann Friedrich Fasch | 5:40 |
| 13-15 | Concerto In C Major BWV 594 | Vivaldi ("Grosso Mogul") | 19:54 |
| 16 | Aria In F Major BWV 587 | François Couperin | 3:21 |
| 17-19 | Concerto In A Minor BWV 593 | Vivaldi (Op. 3 No. 8) | 13:01 |
Publishers: Edition Details
- Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
- Organist: Pieter Van Dijk
- Label: Hänssler Classic
- Catalog Number: CD 92.095
- Country of Release: Germany
- Release Year: 2000
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