Hans Fagius, the organist on this recording, was born in 1951 and studied with Nils Eriksson, Bengt Berg, Alf Linder, and Maurice Duruflé.
Recording & Production
The organ used for this recording is the relatively small organ of the Mission Church in Uppsala, built in 1985 by Nils-Olof Berg.
Performer Biography
Hans Fagius has performed extensively across Europe, the United States, and Australia since the early 1970s, and has appeared on over 30 other BIS Records albums.
Recording & Production
This album is the fourth volume in a complete organ music series by Bach, following a pattern of mixing independent and chorale-linked works for variety.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach often combined North German and Italian traditions, along with modern features, in his compositions, demonstrating a desire to synthesize different styles and periods.
Instruments
The organ of the Mission Church in Uppsala is a modern instrument built in 1985, inspired by South German models with an Italian-patterned Plein Jeu from the late 18th century.
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