Matthias Grünert - 1736: The Bach Recital (2017)

Tracklist
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01. Prelude
02. Prelude & Fugue in G Major, BWV 541: Fugue
03. 18 Chorale Preludes: Allein Gott in der Höh', BWV 663
04. 6 Chorale Preludes "Schübler-Chorales": Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
05. 6 Chorale Preludes "Schübler-Chorales": Wo soll ich fliehen hin (Auf meinen lieben Gott), BWV 646
06. 6 Chorale Preludes "Schübler-Chorales": Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 647
07. 6 Chorale Preludes "Schübler-Chorales": Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, BWV 648
08. 6 Chorale Preludes "Schübler-Chorales": Ach bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649
09. 6 Chorale Preludes "Schübler-Chorales": Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650
10. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
11. Trio Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, BWV 527: I. Andante
12. Trio Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, BWV 527: II. Adagio e dolce
13. Trio Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, BWV 527: III. Vivace
14. Toccata
15. Toccata & Fugue in D Minor, BWV 538 "Dorian": Fuga
16. Alla breve in D Major, BWV 589


The cantor of the Dresden Frauenkirche, Matthias Grünert, reconstructs Bach's great organ concert in Dresden. The fact that the Dresden Frauenkirche is one of the most famous sacred edifices in the world is thanks not least to its immense importance for the history of music. At all times, it was a coveted place for outstanding musicians from all over the world, as was the case for Johann Sebastian Bach, who tried out the new Silbermann organ in a concert in 1736. Unfortunately, there are no records of the works that Bach played. When the church was destroyed during the Second World War, this impressive instrument was also lost. However, the new organ from Kern & fils, built for the newly rebuilt church, is in no way inferior to its acoustically stunning predecessor. Matthias Grünert, the cantor of the Dresden Frauenkirche, set it upon himself to reconstruct Bach's great organ concert from 1736. Using his extensive knowledge of Bach, Dresden and the musical preferences of the 18th century, he has compiled several pieces from the rich fundus of Bach's organ works to create an exciting dramaturgy of what might have actually been heard in the Dresden Frauenkirche 280 years ago.

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