Bach's compositional process was influenced by a theological idea that God's beauty is expressed as 'unity-in-diversity', motivating his elaborate counterpoint and harmonic richness.
Composition History
The notion of 'The Complete Organ Works of Bach' is misleading, as the authenticity and chronology of many individual works are fluid or unclear.
Performer Biography
David Goode, the organist on this album, was Organist-in-Residence at First Congregational Church in Los Angeles, home to the world's largest church organ.
Performer Biography
David Goode has an established performing partnership with trumpeter Alison Balsom, with whom he played for the reopening concert of the Royal Festival Hall organ.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bach's music, particularly his sacred works, aimed to move the listener's 'affections' towards God, reflecting Martin Luther's view on music's spiritual role.
Instruments
The organ in Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge, built by Metzler Söhne in 1976, incorporates surviving pipework from two earlier organs by 'Father' Bernard Smith from 1694 and 1708.
Composer Biography
Johann Sebastian Bach's career was founded on the organ from an early age, holding his first major professional organist post in Arnstadt at age 18.
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