In Bach's later masterpieces, such as the Musical Offering and The Art of Fugue, the instrumentation is unspecified, leading to much debate.
Recording & Production
The album includes two versions of the 'Ricercar a 6' from 'Musical Offering' because Jean-Baptiste Dupont, unable to choose between his initial arrangement and an organo pleno version, decided to record both at the last minute.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johann Sebastian Bach himself was an enthusiastic transcriber, adapting works by other composers like Vivaldi and Corelli, and reworking his own pieces for different instruments.
Instruments
The Cavaillé-Coll Organ of St. Sernin, Toulouse, is considered one of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll's most remarkable instruments, completed in 1889 and immediately elevated to masterpiece status.
Interpretation
Jean-Baptiste Dupont's transcriptions for this album consider the modern organ's orchestral potential, enhanced by combination systems, and were influenced by the specific sonic spectrum of the Saint-Sernin organ in Toulouse.
Performer Biography
Jean-Baptiste Dupont is recognized as a prominent representative of the French improvisation school and has performed nearly 600 recitals across Europe, the United States, and Russia.
Performer Biography
Jean-Baptiste Dupont won 1st Prize at the St. Albans International Improvisation Competition in 2009 and has served as Titular Organist at Bordeaux Cathedral since 2012.
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