Jarle Fagerheim (age 17) plays Bach: Fantasia in G minor (BWV 542)

Jarle Fagerheim playing Bach's great Fantasia in G minor for organ. Live concert recording from Birkeland church, Bergen.

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[nofuture4us]

Italy. And one month ago I held a conference/seminar about bach's fugues interpretation on original bach's time instrument. Can I suggest you to try to play that piece on the Hildebrant organ (that Bach playied) in Naumburg? Or on the Trost-Orgel in the Schlosskirche in Altenburg? You would learn a lot of things about the speed (it's not a speed match!) You're plying Bach like if you were playing a Schumann Piano piece.. too fast and too slow..

[PrinceIpal8]

You're on to something there. I have some experience with historic instruments, notably the 1742 Wagner of Nidaros Cathedral, although I know the ones you mention from recordings only. They're all truly magnificent organs.

However, the organ played here is a far cry from that, as you might be able to tell. In fact, it's considered one of the worst organs (or even -the- worst) of Bergen.

[PrinceIpal8]

Perhaps my tempo is a little brisk at times. Indeed I do make mistakes. Please remember, this is an unedited concert recording made when I was 17 (by the way, I've reconsidered my ornamentation of the piece since then, with somewhat fewer trills. I agree that Bach -could- write trills wherever he wanted them, and indeed he did, but that's not the same as saying he always wrote out everything, as you seem to imply.

[nofuture4us]

Absolutely terrible! is she your organ teacher? Go quickly to find a new one because this is not Bach! You change continously the speed, you make a lot of mistakes, you add notes not written.. you didn't understand the soul of what you're playing. In the school where I'm teaching my shool you would get a really bad mark (3/10)Try to listen Walcha esecution and stop adding anything.. It doen't need it belive me!!!

[PrinceIpal8]

Please don't blame my page turner for my playing.

I admire Walcha's interpretations.

May I ask where you teach?

[PrinceIpal8]

Thanks! Yes, the little fugue is a very good piece as well. Perhaps I'll record it soon.

[Silverdaddy101]

This is terrible

[SuperStgB]

Ich weiß zwar nicht ob Sie es wussten , aber Bach hat dieses Stück nach dem Tode seiner Frau geschrieben, war also zu der Zeit noch in tiefer Trauer versunken. Diese Tatsache spiegelt sich ganz klar in dieser Fantasie wieder und sollte dann auch so interpretiert werden. Es ist wohl mit das düsterste, was Bach je geschrieben hat. Somit gefällt mir diese Interpretation/Registrierung überhaupt nicht und verschandelt dieses brilliante Werk. Thema total verfehlt!!!!!

[drogolle]

Why dont you have the notes on a computer screen?

[switzent]

This is a magnificent piece. Nevertheless, your playing makes it seem somewhat dull in comparison to performances which realize the full potential of the composition.

You have much to learn regarding Baroque performance practices. Three stars.

[sattvicwarrior]

brilliant wonderful .  alive . GREAT interp. thanks for sharing. i cant beleive the MORONIC critiques. . you did BEAUTFULLY> . keep up the good work.,

[tippymugs]

You are a beautiful man. Coincidentally, my postlude tomorrow at the church where I'm organist is the Grave section of this piece.

[ciociolinu]

It seems to me a very fine performance. In spite of all small mistakes, I´d say it is much, much better than others on YT. Of course, to be improved yet, but fine.

The piano register is very, very wrong.

Mr. "nofuture" - Italy is not a school, it is a country. I bet you teach at some private school in a "famous" village such Meana Sardo or who knows where. If not, please change job for childrens´ sake.

[davbear221]

Hideous: sound, articulation, interpretation. Please study performance practices of Bach before you distroy his music. Painful to listen to!

[nofuture4us]

WHAT? mechanic actin organ it's faster than every eletric organ my friend! And this is one of the most expressive and romantic organ piece that Bach wrote, if you can't hear it it's not my fault! bye bye

[brandyspearsca]

Don't listen to this grouch. Great job! Since when is music of the baroque considered romantic and really expressive? Bach did not write out ornaments, only on rare occasions. If Bach had access to an electric action organ, we all know that he would love a faster tempo as well. After all, he was known for his brisk playing. Once again, great job!