J.S. Bach. BWV 533. Prelude and Fugue in E minor. André Isoir. Weingarten Basilica.

[pobinr]

I have Bach the complete works played by Andre Isoir. He is something special. If you can't afford the whole 15 Vol set, then this is the pick of the bunch. A fantastic record that no Bach or organ enthusiast should miss.

Just re released 28 June 2010

TITLE:

Bach - 5 Grands Preludes & Fugues

ARTIST:

Andre Isoir (organ)

LABEL:

Calliope

CAT NO:

CAL5712.

[piano62lyu]

Nice, but too slow, especially the fugue...

[brrrenna]

This man is amazing.

[Streetcar1743]

For all those who are watching, there is a manual hidden under the music rack. So eventhough it looks like if the organ has four manuals, it really has five.

[Ntalikeris666]

@Streetcar1743 Allow me to disagree with you. The organ has 4 Manuals. What you confused with 5th Manual is actually the reflection of the 4th manual on the lower part of the music rack.

[Streetcar1743]

@Ntalikeris666 Oh I see. I guess with the reflection and some of the light on the music rack mounts does make it look that if it does have 5 when it really has 4. I do love the mechanical coupling. The organ console itself seems to be on a bridge. But its nice history in organ music. It's something you don't see with modern church building.

[Ntalikeris666]

@Streetcar1743 This organ is a masterpiece.

[9vulpina]

I'm used to Piet Klee's much faster interpretation, but I find this slower version equally beautiful.