04. "Toccata und Fuge d-moll BWV 565" Konzert f?r Cembalo, Streicher und Basso continuo Nr. 5 f-moll BWV 1056 (Auszug)
05. "Largo"
06. "Fuge G-Dur BWV 577"
07. "Passacaglia und Fuge c-moll BWV 582"
08. "Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend BWV 709 (Kirnberger-Choral)"
09. "Vater unser im Himmelreich BWV 737 (Neumeister-Choral)"
10. "Toccata und Fuge E-Dur BWV 566"
11. "Allein Gott in der H?h sei Ehr BWV 715"
Description:
Total Duration 1:15:46
Recorded October 4-6, 2010.
"Bach at Haarlem" is an inspiring CD that captures the timeless organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach in a vivid, architectural performance by Jonathan Dimmock. Recorded on one of the historic organs in Haarlem, the album highlights the clarity, grandeur, and spiritual depth of Bach's music, from majestic preludes and fugues to more intimate chorale-based pieces. The sound is spacious yet detailed, allowing listeners to experience the dynamic range and color spectrum of a great European pipe organ as if they were seated in the church itself. This recording is ideal for both devoted Bach admirers and newcomers who want to discover the power and serenity of his organ repertoire in an authentic acoustic setting.
Jonathan Dimmock is an internationally active concert organist known especially for his interpretations of Baroque and sacred repertoire and for his work as a liturgical musician. He has performed on important instruments in Europe and North America and is regularly invited for recitals, festivals, and masterclasses. Beyond his performance career, Dimmock is committed to the spiritual and contemplative dimensions of music, often using his concerts and recordings to create spaces of reflection and inner calm.
The CD is released by Loft, a specialized label dedicated to high-quality organ and choral recordings, with a strong focus on acoustically rich sacred spaces and historically significant instruments. Loft is respected among organ enthusiasts and professionals for its carefully curated projects, audiophile recording standards, and close collaborations with leading organists and churches. With "Bach at Haarlem," Loft once again demonstrates its expertise in capturing both the musical detail and the unique atmosphere of a distinguished organ and venue, resulting in a recording that combines scholarly seriousness with emotional immediacy.