Helmut Walcha, Bach, and the Art of Fugue [from Desert Fugue]

http://www.fuguestatefilms.co.uk/shop Helmut Walcha was a legendary performer of Bach's music. Here, former pupil George Ritchie describes how Walcha memorised Bach's music and how he taught his students. Part of a documentary about Bach's Art of Fugue, available at http://www.fuguestatefilms.co.uk/shop Read more about Bach and Walcha at http://www.fuguestatefilms.co.uk/aof/bach_art_fugue_walcha_completion.html

The DVD is filled with more than three hours of film about the Art of Fugue. Two CDs contain George Ritchie's magisterial recording, reviewed as 'the finest recording of the Art of Fugue' (Gramophone Magazine). The whole set is described: 'magnificent in its uncompromising approach, this remarkable production should be a set text for all university, college and conservatoire courses for performers and academics alike.' (Choir and Organ)

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[AxelVekemans]

No way would i ever go to such lengths (for anything?)

[HIIRIschlaeft]

the piano you can see in my videos once belonged to Walchas sister. He bought it for her in the 60s

[robertgift]

Wonderful. Thank you.

Wish I could have met Walcha. Was my favorite organist of all.

Such detail and articulation. He valued every note.

People compliment my playing, buthey are areally hearing mostly Walcha.

Regrethat I never wrote a letter to him, thanking him.

[Terrdemarzielle]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing

[delameu]

amazing