C.P.E Bach: Complete Organ Music / Luca Scandali / Composer: Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach / Performer: Luca Scandali organ / Number of Discs: 2 / Length: 2 Hours 6 Mins. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's interest in the organ would seem to be fairly limited, at least judging by the number of pieces he composed for the instrument. The reasons for this attitude could be personal and professional, but could also reflect the changing affections and the new sensibility of the period, since during his lifetime the organ underwent a phase of relative decline. Indeed, following the acme reached by Johann Sebastian Bach, the instrument sank into a phase of neglect in Germany during the second half of the 1700s. It was only in the early 19th century, in the name of Bach, that it once more became the focus of interest and enthusiasm, but it may also be that the son wished not to draw from the well which so resplendently bore his father's name, preferring instead to tap new springs. Luca Scandali is an Italian organist who won, among other accolades, first prize at the Twelfth Paul Hofhaimer International Organ Competition in Innsbruck, a prize awarded only four times during the competition's 40-year history. Recorded in 2013. This release contains the complete music for organ by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, a relatively modest output, no doubt because of the decline of popularity the instrument in the 2nd half of the 18th century, and because of his new style, which is less dependent on rigorous counterpoint (the organ's forte) than on a gallant and transparent melodic lines. The six organ sonatas are vintage CPE: full of good humor and the urge to experiment, brimming with energy and wit. Luca Scandali is one of Italy's foremost organists, with an impressive discography of over 20 CD's, for quality labels CPO, Pierre Verany, Tactus and Brilliant.

Tracklist:

Sonata In D Major, Wq. 70 No. 5: I. Allegro Di Molto
Sonata In D Major, Wq. 70 No. 5: II. Adagio E Mesto
Sonata In D Major, Wq. 70 No. 5: III. Allegro
Fugue In D Minor, Wq. 119 No. 2 (Allegro Di Molto)
Sonata In F Major, Wq. 70 No. 3: I. Allegro
Sonata In F Major, Wq. 70 No. 3: II. Largo
Sonata In F Major, Wq. 70 No. 3: III. Allegretto
Fugue In F Major, Wq. 119 No. 3 (Allegro)
Sonata In G Minor, Wq. 70 No. 6: I. Allegro Moderato
Sonata In G Minor, Wq. 70 No. 6: II. Adagio
Sonata In G Minor, Wq. 70 No. 6: III. Allegro
Fugue In G Minor, Wq. 119 No. 5 (Allegro Di Molto)
Sonata In A Minor, Wq. 70 No. 4: I. Allegro Assai
Sonata In A Minor, Wq. 70 No. 4: II. Adagio
Sonata In A Minor, Wq. 70 No. 4: III. Allegro
Fugue In A Major, Wq. 119 No. 4 (Allegretto)
Sonata In B-Flat Major, Wq. 70 No. 2: I. Allegro
Sonata In B-Flat Major, Wq. 70 No. 2: II. Arioso
Sonata In B-Flat Major, Wq. 70 No. 2: III. Allegro
Fugue In E-Flat Major, Wq. 119 No. 6 (Alla Breve Moderato)
Fugue In D Minor, H. 372 (Moderato)
Adagio In D Minor, Wq. N.V.66
Prelude In D Major, Wq. 70 No. 7 (Grave – Presto – Grave – Presto)
Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, Bwv Anh. 73
Aus Der Tiefe Rufe Ich, Bwv 745
5 Choräle Mit Ausgesetzten Mittelstimmen, H. 336: I. O Gott, Du Frommer Gott
5 Choräle Mit Ausgesetzten Mittelstimmen, H. 336: II. Ich Bin Ja, Herr, In Deiner Macht
5 Choräle Mit Ausgesetzten Mittelstimmen, H. 336: III. Jesus, Meine Zuversicht
5 Choräle Mit Ausgesetzten Mittelstimmen, H. 336: IV. Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Läßt Walten
5 Choräle Mit Ausgesetzten Mittelstimmen, H. 336: V. Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
Fantasia And Fugue In C Minor, Wq. 119 No. 7 (Allegretto – Allegro)

UPC: 5028421948126
Label: Brilliant Classics
Release Date: 4.29.14
Format: CD

Luca Scandali - Comp Organ Music (CD)