Wolfgang Rübsam gained international recognition in 1973 by winning the Grand Prix de Chartres for interpretation and has released over eighty recordings, many of which have received awards.
Composition History
Bach's Clavierübung III, published in 1739, contains various preludes on catechism and other hymns for organ, intended for both enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
Composer Biography
Johann Sebastian Bach was part of a family that had been involved in music for generations, and his sons continued this tradition, contributing to a new style of music in the late 18th century.
Performer Biography
Wolfgang Rübsam, the organist on this recording, has been a professor at Northwestern University since 1974 and the University Organist at the University of Chicago since 1981.
Compositional Technique
The four Duets in Clavierübung III are written in a two-voice texture, similar to a two-part invention, and have been performed by keyboard players and duettists on various instruments.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach's music represents the culmination of the Baroque era, synthesizing Italian melodic invention, French rhythmic dance forms, and German contrapuntal mastery.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach's Clavierübung III offers each hymn in two to three different arrangements and difficulty levels, catering to both professional organists and amateurs.
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