J.S Bach 'Prelude and Fugue in G major' Bwv 550 (Fugue)

Here is the Fugue!
Prelude to follow soon.
Played on a Johannus Sweelink opus 20 By Robert Goldfinch.

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[mmendlik]

I notice you're not using your thumbs much (if at all) -- I understand this was historical practice when Bach wrote music. Was this on purpose? Fantastic video btw - and thank you, it's my favorite organ piece by Bach. I like both Hurford's and Newman's recordings!

[thelord2000]

Thanks. I just used what ever fingers i fancy. Probably play differently every time.

[mraillard]

fantastic! i think you outdid me :-)

[thelord2000]

Thank you. Interesting that you mention thiis. I didnt write any fingering down. Just played it how I felt.

[JamrogowiczPiotr]

Power of music sound of music technology authority bravo ***** Piotr

[Cb65at]

great performance (a little bit staccato sometimes), but -sorry- terrible organ-sound (not natural).

[cb77305]

I've read that Bach championed the use of the thumb in keyboard playing - especially when transferring from one manual to another.

[phillyorganist2010]

I saw Daniel Roth last weekend at the Cavallier Coll organ at St. Sulpice play this fugue. Incredible! And he invite the public to the organ loft after Mass to meet him and watch! Breathtaking.

[MsSimpli1]

Great! I wished I could play like that. I have to keep up my work to achieve it...:) I really don't understand how can you possibly manage to play that fast without having determined what fingers you are going to use.... amazing. My teacher stresses that all the time. ;)

[ilorts]

I think you little bit hesitate or forget the note in 3:14, also, I hear a strange sound at the bass in 3:27? Anyway, wonderful playing at all !

[jfeucht82]

Very well-done performance, and FANTASTIC ORGAN SOUND. I'm thinking about getting a Johannus Opus 17 for personal use. You make a strong case for the Johannus line in this video.