6 Apr 2021

BACH: Prelude & Fugue in F BWV540

From Music Alive, 8:02 pm on 6 April 2021

Performed by David Burchell on the organ of Auckland Town Hall.

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David Burchell

David Burchell Photo: supplied

The date of composition of this work is uncertain. It's thought it probably comes from Bach's period in Weimar as a young man.

It's one of Bach's organ masterpieces. The toccata itself is on a monumental scale with bold harmonic moves and containing two extensive solos for the pedals.

Recorded by RNZ Concert, 15 November 2020
Producer: Tim Dodd; Engineer: Adrian Hollay