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Johann Sebastian Bach: Orgelwerke vol.1 - Massimiliano Sanca

3/3/2023, 10 Tracks, 1:17:42

Featuring

  • Massimiliano Sanca
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

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Compositional Technique

Bach's compositions sometimes musically depict visual forms such as the Cross, hosts of angels, and even the flames of the Holy Spirit.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

J.S. Bach's works are entirely constructed from mathematical relationships and symbols, intended to convey the deepest spiritual and theological messages.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

J.S. Bach, in addition to his musical roles, taught theology, Latin, and Greek at the Thomas School in Leipzig, indicating his deep knowledge of symbolic and numerical rhetoric.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Bach used musical figures like 'exclamatio' and 'suspiratio' to convey 'Affetto' (emotion), making listeners participate in the textual meaning, similar to an actor.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album features compositions that contrast severe and grave works, representing suffering, with pieces describing serenity and peace, creating a union between human and divine nature.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

The name Bach itself contains musical notes (B-A-C-H) and can be assigned numerical values, such as 14 for BACH or 41 for J S BACH, reflecting a practice of gematria.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

The spiritual essence hidden within Bach's music can be summarized by the phrase: 'To the glory of God'.

Source: Booklet

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