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Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 557 (Eight Little Preludes and Fugues, No. 5)

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Uploaded by: Agnus_Dei (08/29/20)
Composer: Bach, J. S., attr.
Sample Producer: Prospectum
Sample Set: St. Peter und Paul Weissenau
Software: Hauptwerk IV
Genre: Baroque
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For a long time, I've been thinking about "redoing" these. I have played most of them for quite a long time.

I'll be using the splendid 1787 Hohlzey organ of the Abbey Church of St. Peter and Paul in Weissenau, produced by Prospectum.

I can't understand why we don't hear more of this organ, but I do recommend it. To read my 2016 sample set review, you can find it on "The Barde" (top of the page).

Scholars have long wondered just who wrote these lovely pieces. J. S. Bach is usually the "attributed" composer, but many scholars now tell us that they may be the work of Johann Tobias Krebs (1680-1762) or of his son, Johann Ludwig (1713-1780).

I will leave that question unanswered... :-)

The fifth one in G major is really quite grand. The prelude is heard on the full plenum, the HW being coupled to the Pedal for the pedal solo. The fugue adds the 8' reed to the HW, and is quite exciting with a brisk tempo, and played upon the "full organ."

I'm thinking of this set of eight as one, complete entity, so, I am seeking as much variety of sounds and colors as possible, keeping in mind the requirements for each piece. I'm also trying to use the instrument "historically," using nothing that is not available on the actual organ.

The excellent, clean score is attached below.

I hope you enjoy this "quick tour" of the "big" Eight Little Preludes and Fugues!
Performance: Live
Recorded in: Stereo
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