BWV 548 Prelude E minor - Bach

Bach's Prelude in E minor from Prelude and 'wedge' fugue. Registration included newly reconstructed pedal Posaunenbass 32 with it's violone like qualities.

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[dxf323]

Why are so many people complaining about using the 32 ft there are alot of things that do not belong in bach's music like using pianos instead of harpsichords. Using the 32 ft is not a crime its bringing a new look on bach's piece

[bastardtubeuser]

@joeyboi87 im reluctant to say "the finest" but J.S.Whiteley is an absolutely brilliant organist and if he chosses to use a 32 ft stop on the day of this recording, so be it, come on guys this is not pop music, it will not sound the same every day and if you think it should, just listen to recordings for the rest of your life.

[Div1356]

@dxf323 I personally think it's use is well warranted here. Fantastic registration and timing!

[wilob9]

These organists.. Geniuses! xD

[Scaramanga87]

Exceptionally played, I personally prefer a faster tempo on this specific Bach piece, but to each is own.

[dxf323]

@robertgift well why is it acceptable in Romantic Music then, why is bach so different I mean after all bachs use of chromatic harmony is very similar to Romantic Music.

[robertgift]

@dxf323 ONE "people" is complaining. Nowhere in Bach have I found a place where 32-foot REED is acceptable to my ears. 32-foot flue (labial) with 16-foot reed is wonderful. The closest I have found where a 32-foot pedal reed could be used is the fugue of BWV 547 C-major 9/8.

[MrJpholmes]

@robertgift Ah but if you are using a 32ft reed from a 19th or 20th century romantic organ then it will be too overpowering and out of place. At Naumburg it is voiced so expertly by Eule that it blends perfectly.

[StoryNClark]

From where I sit, the purpose of a cathedral is to be the house of God, and the purpose of the pipe organ is to blow the cathedral's walls to shatters. 32 ft is too much? It isn't nearly enough!

[Gresilde]

Pedal is behind. Sorry, find a different organ/venue, or adjust your playing. The 32 foot doesn't help with the clarity. Generally the manuals are too legato.

[TheMboucher]

This piece of music, performed in this manner---does anyone else agree that it's completely beautiful? I think that it should be blasted everywhere on loudspeakers, especially for those who don't believe music by Bach is this powerful.