Bach's virtuoso skill as an organist was world renowned, and he was particularly celebrated for his use of registration. Spanning 2 CDs, this compilation is dedicated to some of his best-known Preludes and Fugues, and also features the celebrated SchÃ¼bler Chorales. While the former works betray the composer's unparalleled ability to give distinctive qualities to each of the fugal voices, the latter collection - compiled by the publisher Johann Georg SchÃ¼bler in 1748 - is largely made up of chorales based on melodies from Bach's cantatas, and was intended for concert performance. The celebrated Fantasia and Fugue in C minor BWV357 and Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV538, which Bach himself is said to have held in high esteem, complete the line-up. One of Europe's leading organists, Matteo Messori has recorded widely for Brilliant Classics. Here he combines energy with artistic flair to deliver consummate readings of these engaging works: a must-buy for the keyboard and Baroque connoisseur. Recorded in June 2011. Organs: Johannes Creutzburg (1735), St. Cyriakus church of Duderstadt; Eilert KÃ¶hler (1738), Kreuzkirche of Suhl. Unique historical organs located in Germany, which have a strong link with the great composer himself, organs which Bach might have known, and whose builders he greatly respected. Matteo Messori is one of the leading Baroque organists of Europe; his previous recordings for Brilliant Classics (Kunst der Fuge, and ClavierÃ¼bung, have been awarded 5 star reviews in international classical magazines.

Tracklist:

Prelude And Fugue In B Minor, Bwv 544: Prelude
Prelude And Fugue In B Minor, Bwv 544: Fugue
Prelude And Fugue In G Major, Bwv 541: Prelude
Prelude And Fugue In G Major, Bwv 541: Fugue
Prelude And Fugue In C Minor, Bwv 546: Prelude
Prelude And Fugue In C Minor, Bwv 546: Fugue
Prelude And Fugue In C Major, Bwv 545: Prelude
Prelude And Fugue In C Major, Bwv 545: Fugue
Prelude And Fugue In E Minor, Bwv 548 'wedge': Prelude
Prelude And Fugue In E Minor, Bwv 548 'wedge': Fugue
Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, Bwv 538 'dorian': Toccata
Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, Bwv 538 'dorian': Fugue
Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor, Bwv 537: Fantasia
Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor, Bwv 537: Fugue
Sechs Choräle Verschiedener Art: I. Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme, Bwv 645 (Schübler Chorales)
Sechs Choräle Verschiedener Art: II. Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin, Bwv 646 (Schübler Chorales)
Sechs Choräle Verschiedener Art: III. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Lässt Walten, Bwv 647 (Schübler Chorales)
Sechs Choräle Verschiedener Art: IV. Meine Seele Erhebt Den Herren, Bwv 648 (Schübler Chorales)
Sechs Choräle Verschiedener Art: V. Ach Bleib Bei Uns. Herr Jesu Christ, Bwv 649 (Schübler Chorales)
Sechs Choräle Verschiedener Art: VI. Kommst Du Nun, Jesu, Vom Himmel Herunter Auf Erden, Bwv 650 (Schübler Chorales)
Prelude And Fugue In C Major, Bwv 547: Prelude
Prelude And Fugue In C Major, Bwv 547: Fugue

UPC: 5028421943800
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 1.29.13
Format: CD

Matteo Messori - Schubler Chorales (CD)