Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, the first son of Johann Sebastian Bach, was a talented instrumentalist and composer, as well as a gifted mathematician.
Composer Biography
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach lived in the transition period between baroque and classicism, struggling to adapt to the new style and remaining attached to his father's 'elevated' concept of music.
Instruments
This album features two organs: a Truhenorgel by L. Patella from 1998 for tracks 1-11, and an F. Zanin organ from 2007 for tracks 12-25.
Performer Biography
Filippo Turri, the organist on this album, performs throughout Italy and abroad, known for his technical skill, original interpretation, and expressive intensity.
Composer Biography
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was often referred to as the 'Halle' Bach due to his years as Musikdirektor and organist at the Church of Our Lady in Halle.
Compositional Technique
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach sometimes wove variations of the initials B-A-C-H into his musical text, a personal version of the wordplay notation his father had introduced.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's organ works share features with his father's compositions but also differ considerably, using traditional forms in a manner that foreshadows Beethoven's later tormented fugues.
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