J.S. Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565

Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565 played by organist Hans-André Stamm on the Trost-Organ of the Stadtkirche in Waltershausen, Germany.
Toccata et fugue en ré mineur BWV 565 de Johann Sebastian Bach, interprété par Hans-André Stamm sur l'orgue Trost de la Stadtkirche, à Waltershausen, Allemagne.

[ntoskrnl]

To those complaining that the pitch is off ... this Trost organ was built in 1730 when Bach was very much active as a composer. There was NO pitch standard across Europe at that time, and even the organ in the adjacent village might be tuned differently. The tuning "standard" of A = 440 Hz is a MODERN convention ... this organ is actually tuned at A = 466.8 Hz. Mr. Stamm is being absolutely AUTHENTIC. Stop criticizing this amazing organ!

[JonatasAdoM]

When I was young I used to think this piece would never end.
Now I think it is too short.

[ciarel]

If this guy doesn't come to my funeral, I'm not coming either

[SuperAdventurist]

Mozart: -- I'm the most mathematically complex soloist!
Bach: -- Can't beat my bassline, grandson.

[Maximillian]

My dream is to buy a castle just so i can have an organ installed in the basement and play this when my guests enter

[joyoteesmith]

For those who comment on his lack of expression, has it occurred to you how much concentration is required to play on 3 levels, while maneuvering the pedals as well

[SandraOrtmann]

My dad used to perform this for me on every important event in my life - when I was christened, at my confirmation, wedding, my daughter's christening. That was the last time he played it to me on church organ (he was the organist there). I had it played on his funeral, that was the last time I heard it life, but it was absolutely not the same. A family tradition that died when he passed away. The most important piece of music in my life.

[loghog]

I've listened to Tocatta and Fugue hundreds of times and it always gives me chills. I think that's God giving me a treat!

[proxicat]

I love the face expression of this man

[ultimaeclisse]

He plays with both hands and both feet on five separate keyboards at the same time. I sneeze and drop my cup of coffee.

[jartstopsign]

This dude was in the zone for 8 straight minutes. Also what an insanely great organ plus that architecture. Wow

[CHereticHPoe]

My personal highlights:
00:00 - The welcoming.
00:34 - Preparing for greatness.
01:20 - So nice!
01:45 - The descent.
02:05 - Toccata ending.
02:31 - The best moment in music history. PERIOD.
03:20 - Breaking the pace.
03:30 - Going Bach to the best moment in music history.
03:46 - Heaven.
04:19 - So calm.
05:01 - BACH OMG!
05:58 - But wait, there's more!
06:39 - Joyful.
07:05 - Solo.
07:41 - And another solo.
07:54 - Gran final.
You're welcome.
PS: Mr Stamm really nailed this piece!

[erichomsy]

2:31 one of the greatest moments in musical history PERIODT

[sekhui]

This is the most metal thing I've ever seen in my life.

[d.s.parentsr]

Undoubtedly, the most majestic of all musical instruments. Everything else, even a grand piano can be brought to the stage of your choosing. The pipe organ says, "No. I possess the means for one person to play the part of an entire orchestra. No. You will come to me."

[arthurtfm]

I will never forget how frightened I was as a child when I first heard the end of the fugue. Those chords. Sheer perfection.

[obionedogan]

Bach the immortal. 267 years later he still lives.

[winternow]

For a piece that's been culturally associated with spooky castles and haunted forests plagued by werewolves, it's refreshing to hear it in its entirety, and drink in all of those parts that aren;t dark at all, and realize that there's much in the music that's uplifting.

[TheInvshika]

this guy put all his points into dexterity

[mitchellforney]

This is an amazing performance. I feel like too many others rush the tempo, especially in the beginning, and really lose the full majesty of the piece. This is one of the relatively few (that I've found) that really captures it.