Markus Wargh - J S Bach Toccata F Major BWV 540

Recorded in Lulea Cathedral Apr 2010. Markus Wargh was born 1969 in Jakobstad, Finland. He studied organ playing and improvisation at the Sibelius Academy and received his diploma with the highest honors possible in 1991. During 1992-1995 he continued his studies at the Piteå College of Music. He was awarded the degree of Concert Organist in 1995. Markus Wargh's superb talents at improvising have drawn great acclaim. Creating music on the impulse of the moment has always been an important part of Wargh's artistry. He often improvises together with other instrumentalists and singers. The combination of different instruments has paved the way for a new, very creative and interesting music. As an interpreter of classical music he often performs organ works by Bach, for example, in addition to the great romantic virtuoso organ works. Wargh has performed widely both in his native Finland and in other Nordic countries. He has also taken part in many organ festivals and has made several radio and TV recordings. In the Lahti Organ Festival of 1992 he was chosen the Young Organist of the year. During 1995-2001 he taught organ playing and improvisation at the Piteå College of Music. At present he is working as Concert Organist and Cathedral Organist in the Cathedral of Luleå.

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[joeyboi87]

probably my favourite bach work to play...and probably the best recording of it on youtube, absolutely fantastic instrument, fantastic organist and fantastic registration...infact ive played a fair few finnish organs and they are superb!

[basso64]

@joeyboi87

This is not a finnish organ! It's in Luleå Cathedral in northen sweden!

This is a Grönlunds Organ!

[SalHernor]

Chapeau, messieurs!

[3NUNS]

As true as the FInland Station in Moscow was from where the trains to Finland departed from so is the performance of the present composition of a very high calibre !

[KhagarBalugrak]

@joeyboi87, Cameron Carpenter has a wonderful recording of this as well. But this is certainly great.

[TSB12556]

Awesome performnce!!! Almost like going to the gym but more fun! lol

[rotimmi]

this organist is really really good!!

[eameece]

Toccata in F, truly the hero's journey in music!

[pjotr669]

From the same class as me! Sibelius- Academy, Helsinki Finland! ;)

[christophleipzig]

Excellent!!!