Bach and the pipe organ [CD]

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is one of the greatest composers of all time. He was also a brilliant organist, known during his time as probably the greatest organist in Europe. This musical biography, narrated with musical examples throughout, features some of Bach's greatest hits, many of which were composed for the organ. The story of his life from childhood to the end is narrated with musical examples. The CD also includes additional educational tracks on the history of the organ, Bach's music after he died, an a capella version of Bach's Little Fugue BWV 578, and a sing along with words set to his Little Fugue.

General Note:

Title from container.

Series created by Bonnie Ward Simon & Stephen Simon.

Compact disc.

Performers:

Yadu, narrator ; David Enlow, organ ; Dongsok Shin, harpsichord, clavichord ; Bonnie Ward Simon, elucidator ; additional text and narration by Bonnie Ward Simon & David Enlow ; illustrations by Giuliano Ferri.

Contents:

The life of J.S. Bach (34:43) -- The pipe organ (2:58) -- Bach a capella / The Swingle Singers (2:21) -- More about Bach (6:21) -- "I Like Bach" sing along / music by J.S. Bach ; words by Bonnie Ward Simon ; Children's Choir, St. James' Church, New York City (1:45) -- Bach "Little Fugue" In G minor - BWV 578 (3:36).

Personal Subject:

Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750-Juvenile sound recordings.

Subject Term:

Composers -- Germany -- Biography -- Juvenile sound recordings.

Organ (Musical instrument) -- Juvenile sound recordings.

Monologues with music.

Organ music.

Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Unaccompanied.

Genre:

Art music.

Language:

English