Description
„Bach spielen auf der Orgel“ (Playing Bach on the Organ) – the logical addition to the ten-volume edition of Bach’s organ works – addresses organists of various skills and interests. It is not a scientific textbook focusing on a comprehensive presentation of the sources; it rather aims to make the fascinating cosmos of Bach’s organ compositions accessible and ignite the passion, which is essential for an inspired interpretation.
In his capacity as both a concert organist and a Bach researcher, Jean-Claude Zehnder is, like no other, apt to give the reader an understanding of the diverse aspects of playing Bach in a scientifically founded and yet vivid and exciting way. From Bach’s organs and questions with regard to the registration practice of his time, via performance-technical aspects to thoughts on text reference, proportions and symbolism, no important subject has been left out. Questions of interpretation are discussed by reference to selected works and round off the compact presentation. A bibliography allows further own research.
BV 482
EAN: 9783765104824
128 pages / 17 x 24 cm / 257 g / softbound
BV 520
EAN: 9783765105203
Description
Description
„Bach spielen auf der Orgel“ (Playing Bach on the Organ) – the logical addition to the ten-volume edition of Bach’s organ works – addresses organists of various skills and interests. It is not a scientific textbook focusing on a comprehensive presentation of the sources; it rather aims to make the fascinating cosmos of Bach’s organ compositions accessible and ignite the passion, which is essential for an inspired interpretation.
In his capacity as both a concert organist and a Bach researcher, Jean-Claude Zehnder is, like no other, apt to give the reader an understanding of the diverse aspects of playing Bach in a scientifically founded and yet vivid and exciting way. From Bach’s organs and questions with regard to the registration practice of his time, via performance-technical aspects to thoughts on text reference, proportions and symbolism, no important subject has been left out. Questions of interpretation are discussed by reference to selected works and round off the compact presentation. A bibliography allows further own research.
Reviews and Testimonials
„Ein kleines Buch, aber ein großartiges! Zehnder versteht es, mit klarer Darstellung, unter Heranziehung umfangreicher internationaler Literatur in einer offenen, undogmatischen Interpretation den gegenwärtigen Stand eines historisch informierten Bachspiels auf der Orgel darzulegen. Musikwissenschaft und Praxis sind dabei gleichermaßen im Blick, letztere bestimmt die Zielrichtung.“
Albert Raffelt, IFB – Informationsmittel für Bibliotheken
„Ein kleines Nachschlagewerk, das gerade junge Organisten, die auf der Suche nach der ,richtigen‘ Interpretation sind, zur Hand nehmen sollten. – Innerhalb des Kapitels mit kleinen Werkbetrachtungen und passenden Interpretationshinweisen (wundervoll praktisch nutzbar!) sticht ein längerer Exkurs zur Passacaglia BWV 582 heraus.“
Hagen Kunze, Bach Magazin
„Aus jedem Kapitel, ja beinahe jeder Zeile tritt den Lesern Zehnders unbändige Neugier entgegen, die stete Bereitschaft, Gewohntes in Frage zu stellen und neue wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse in die eigene Spielweise zu integrieren. Unbedingt empfehlenswert!“
Matthias Schneider, Musik & Kirche