Ivan Ronda, the organist on this album, has performed the complete organ works of J.S. Bach three times in a series of 12 concerts.
Composition History
Bach's transcriptions of Antonio Vivaldi's concertos, such as BWV596, were created between 1715 and 1717 during his Weimerian period.
Historical Context
Arlesheim Dom, where this recording was made, was the seat of the Cathedral chapter of Basel from 1679 to 1792.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Bach, when transcribing works by composers like Antonio Vivaldi, the original composition became a 'subject' for recreation rather than an 'object' to be copied.
Performer Biography
Ivan Ronda has recorded numerous CDs on historical organs, including the Arlesheim Dom organ featured on this album, for Fugatto and Brilliant Classics.
Instruments
The Silbermann organ at Arlesheim Dom, built in 1761, is a fusion of French and German organ building styles.
Recording & Production
The architecture of Arlesheim Cathedral was redesigned in 1759 to enhance acoustics, specifically to accommodate the Silbermann organ added in 1761.
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