In 1698, Böhm won the public audition for the organist post at the Johanniskirche in Lüneburg by unanimous vote, a position he held for 35 years until his death in 1733.
Instruments
The harpsichord used for this recording is a Flemish instrument made by William Horn, modeled after a 1638 instrument by Joannes Ruckers, a renowned harpsichord builder from Antwerp.
Performer Biography
Simone Stella, the performer on this album, is a multi-awarded organist and harpsichordist, acclaimed for his monumental editions of works by Pre-Bachian composers like Dietrich Buxtehude and Georg Böhm.
Composition History
It was confirmed in 2005 that Johann Sebastian Bach, the celebrated Baroque composer, was a pupil of Georg Böhm during his years in Lüneburg, overturning a long-held assumption.
Composer Biography
Georg Böhm, a German Baroque organist and composer, was born in Hohenkirchen in Ohrdruf, Thuringen, in 1661, and received his initial musical training from his father, Johann Balthasar Böhm.
Recording & Production
The harpsichord music on this album was recorded at the OnClassical studio, while the organ music was recorded at the Church of S. Antonio Abate in Padova, Italy, in 2012.
Historical Context
Böhm moved to Hamburg around 1693, a city that was a major international trade and finance center with a very active and varied musical life, providing an ideal environment for his musical development.
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