J.S. Bach: Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, BWV 684 Rogg

Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam (Christ our Lord, to the River Jordan Came) BWV 684 is the baptism hymn from J.S. Bach's Mass for Organ, performed in 1970 by Lionel Rogg. This collection of 21 chorale preludes (pieces based around hymn tunes) is also known as the Lutheran Catechism Hymns, and as Claveriubung III (Keyboard Practice Part 3); published in 1739 "for the enjoyment of connoisseurs." The "prelude and postlude" for this sacred collection is the grand and eloquent Prelude and Fugue in E Flat, S. 552, known as the St. Anne or Trinity. In this baptism hymn S. 684, the original hymn tune is played in the pedals, while the left hand performs a continuous rapid flowing movement that represents the river Jordan (or any river), and the right hand plays beautiful arpeggios. This beautiful piece has also been recorded in a jazz version. This is the definitive performance by Lionel Rogg in 1970 at Arlesheim Cathedral in Switzerland. Also shown in the video is the Mormon Jordan River Temple in Utah. And see if you can spot the water organ!
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• Jordan
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• mass
• baptism

[MrOrganist]

Yes. At this tempo, this piece has time to speak. The other You Tube renditions sound hurried to my ear. Christ didn't come to Jordan on a tight schedule, as far as we know! I may be slightly influenced by the fact that I can play the piece at this speed myself.

[hymnistic]

What a beautifully done video, thank you for posting!

I love this organ playing. Such a beautiful tone, registration, tempo and touch! Perfect in every way!

[Lux019]

I discover this organist recently.

Great artist.