Bach: Complete Organ Works Vol. 5 Sonatas / Trios / Concertos - ed. by Pieter Dirksen Organ Works Based on Compositions by Bach and Others Genres such as sonata, trio and concerto were initially uncommon in the keyboard music of the early 18th century. Thus it comes as no surprise that many of the pieces in this volume are arrangements by Bach of original compositions and of works by other composers. Next to the Sonatas BWV 525?530 and the Concertos or concerto movements based on pieces by other composers BWV 592?596, the volume also contains the Trio in D minor BWV 583, the Trio settings BWV 585?587 as well as the early versions of BWV 527 and 528. Moreover, the CD-ROM offers eight arrangements of trio movements by Bach made by others. In his detailed introduction, Pieter Dirksen discusses various aspects of these pieces' origins, inasmuch as they help us better understand the works. The organist will especially welcome the comments on performance practice and registration. It is precisely the fact that these works derive from chamber-music models that leads to individual considerations for each work group.

BWV 592 to 596-Johann Sebastian Bach is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. His music is revered for its technical command artistic beauty and intellectual depth. However during his lifetime Bach wasbest known throughout Europe as an organist Organ consultant and composer of Organ works. At a young age he established a reputation for his great creativity and ability to integrate foreign styles into his Organ works Bach copied the works of numerous French and Italian composers to gain insights into their compositional languages and later arranged violin concertos by Vivaldi and others for the Organ. Bach was extensivelyengaged later in his life in consulting on Organ projects testing newly built Organs and dedicating Organs in afternoon recitals.Five Concertos includes Concerto in G 'after Ernst' BWV 592 Concerto in A minor 'after Vivaldi' BWV 593 Concerto in C 'after Vivaldi' BWV 594 Concerto in C 'after Ernst' BWV 595 and Concerto in D minor 'after Vivaldi' BWV 596. A must-have collectionfor any organist!

These Four Concertos Originally Scored For Organ With Woodwind Strings And Basso Continuo Have Been Transcribed For Solo Organ By Dr Colin Hand. As One Would Expect From Such A Master Of The Art Of Arrangement The Spirit AndSound Of The Original Scoring Is Retained By The Use Of Carefully Selected Registration. This Valuable Addition To The Repertoire Is Playable By Organists Of Moderate Ability.

A prolific editor and arranger for the organ Best also composed church music carols glees piano music orchestral pieces as well as works for the organ. Major works for the 'King of Instruments' include 'Four Concert Fantasias' of which 'Fantasia on a Welsh March' is number two in the set. Based on the Welsh tune 'Men of Harlech' it subjects the march to virtuosic treatment that makes demands on both player and instrument. It is a fine work and worthy of inclusion in any recital programme.

(Arrangements of Violin Concertos by Antonio Vivaldi) Concerto No 1 in G major (592) Concerto No 2 in A minor (593) Concerto No 3 in C major (594) Concerto No 4 in C major (595) Edited by Sir Frederick Bridge and James Higgs.

Tre Koncertstykker For Orgel / Three Concert Pieces for Organ by Rued Langgaard edited by Erik Haumann (1994).Contents: 1. Hjemad - minde for orgel BVN 267 2. Som lynet er Kristi genkomst BVN 341 3. Øde gader BVN 373