The Six Sonatas for organ BWV525-530 are written in the form of a trio sonata, with three independent movements for two manuals and obbligato pedal.
Instruments
The organ used for this recording was originally built in 1686 by A. Bosch, with major changes carried out in 1720 by the renowned F. C. Schnitger.
Performer Biography
Manuel Tomadin, the performer on this album, has won 4 Italian and 6 international organ competitions, including the first prize at the Schnitger Organ Competition in Alkmaar in 2011.
Compositional Technique
Several movements within these sonatas are reworkings of earlier organ pieces or chamber music compositions by Bach; only the last sonata, BWV530, is entirely new.
Performer Biography
Manuel Tomadin was awarded the title of ECHO European Organist of the Year in 2012, following his success at the Schnitger Organ Competition.
Composition History
The compilation of Bach's Six Sonatas for organ is estimated to be between 1727 and 1730, considering Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's future career as a student and organist.
Composition History
J.S. Bach composed these six organ sonatas for his eldest son, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, as part of his studies to become a great performer.
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