The recording aims to present Bach's organ music as it would have sounded in the early 18th century, using a historically preserved instrument.
Composer Biography
Bach wrote for the organ throughout his life, steadily perfecting the art of the fugue and the chorale prelude.
Instruments
This recording features the 1714 Gottfried Silbermann organ of Freiberg Cathedral, recognized as one of the greatest organs built in the last 400 years.
Performer Biography
David Goode, the organist on this recording, has been Organist and Head of Keyboard at Eton College since 2005 and has performed at the BBC Proms and Vienna Konzerthaus.
Composer's Artistic Vision
J.S. Bach wrote more music for the organ than for any other single instrument, with his organ works spanning hundreds of catalogue numbers.
Instruments
The Freiberg Cathedral organ, built by Gottfried Silbermann, has survived intact since a modification in 1738, within Bach's lifetime.
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