The recording was made on Gottfried Silbermann's largest and latest organ, located in the Cathedral of St. Trinitatis in Dresden, which has 47 stops across three manuals and pedal.
Performer Biography
Johannes Krahl, the organist on this album, is a leading young organist who has won numerous international competitions, including the Bach Prize in Wiesbaden and the Gottfried Silbermann Organ Competition in Freiberg.
Historical Context
Johann Sebastian Bach once participated in a keyboard competition in Dresden against the acclaimed virtuoso Louis Marchand, but Marchand left early, leaving Bach to perform alone.
Composer's Artistic Vision
This album highlights how different composers, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Ernst von Sachsen-Weimar, and Johann Sebastian Bach, converse and exchange ideas through their works.
Composer Biography
Johann Sebastian Bach had a close relationship with Prince Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar, who asked Bach to arrange his concertos for keyboard instruments.
Composition History
Johann Sebastian Bach's organ concertos are arrangements of string concertos by other composers, as the concerto genre was initially alien to keyboard music.
Historical Context
Johann Sebastian Bach became familiar with Italian music during his time as court organist in Weimar, particularly through Prince Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar, who brought back Italian music from his travels.
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