J.S. Bach: FUGUE in Eb (St. Anne), BWV 552

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Slow tempo, but only at first. The 3rd part of this triple fugue is much faster.
Michael Murray plays the famous 1738 Christian Muller Organ, that Handel and Mozart made pilgrimages to, at the Great Church of St. Bavo, Haarlem, the Netherlands, performing Bach's FUGUE in Eb (St. Anne), BWV 552.
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[BigOrganPipes]

awesome !!!!!!!!!

[csheff1014]

I happen to think that, too!

[csheff1014]

I found out that it was a buddy of mine playing a joke, that's why there's only ONE Star as a rating!

[ds1868]

The famous Haarlem organ, nothing else like it in the world. Another smooth and considerate performance by Michael Murray, never rushed, always allows the organ to speak and breathe in the acoustic, as he has done in his other landmark recordings, particuarly with Telarc at St Ouen, Rouen. Well I've given it full marks!

[wespeswes]

A couple of years ago I played this organ, Mozart once played on. A wonderfull instrument with a thundering 32'. I belief it's one of the world's best churchorgan! Proud to be Dutch...

[vongeschwitz]

try to listen to schoenberg's transcription for full orchestra... DAZZLING

[KeeganB]

This piece makes me think of a rainy day for some reason.

[horsebassoon]

Somewhat dated playing style, but very fine and magisterial on this famous instrument.

[Montyleeny14]

This fugue blew up my house!

[Bachaholic60]

@BigOrganPipes I had a friend play this lovely fugue at my Mother's funeral service. It is based on the St. Anne theme of "O God our help in Ages Past". It is maybe one of the most dignified fugues Bach composed in my opinion. I thank God for granting the world the blessing one gets from listening to Bach's God given, inspired masterpieces.

[NimbleTurtle13]

@csheff1014 Post the prelude please.

[davybee1000]

Bach at his most wonderful; gets the short hairs on my neck when the pedal enters at about 55 seconds. The ending is magnificent too; amazingly dark and twisted then a sudden upward rush to the light. I want this at my funeral! not that i am planning to have it soon I hope