J. S. Bach, Toccata and Fuga D minor BWV 565 - Jean-Baptiste Dupont

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Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata und Fuge d-moll BWV 565
Toccata and Fuga D minor
Toccata et Fugue en ré mineur

Jean-Baptiste Dupont
Orgue Cavaillé-Coll de la basilique Saint-Sernin, Toulouse

[LucienMarine]

The Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, is a work for organ written between 1703 and 1707 according to musicologists. The imslp attributes it in 1708. In his early days, Bach was a great admirer of Dietrich Buxtehude, to the point of absenting himself for several weeks, while working for the city of Arnstadt, in order to go and listen to him in Lübeck. North German organ works from this period are characterized by the presence of the Stylus phantasticus, derived from improvisation. This one includes heroic passages, with sought-after harmonies and sudden changes of rhythm. The toccata is a musical piece for keyboard instruments in an improvised and virtuoso style involving arpeggios, traits, and pedal. Klaus Eidam puts forward the hypothesis that the work was written in order to severely test the mechanics of the organ as well as the sound and playability of the instrument. Indeed, Bach was shooting all the stops of the organ in order to evaluate the power and the sufficient wind produced by the bellows. This piece would have been originally created for the harpsichord and then transposed to the organ to increase the spectacular effect. Due to the age of the work, there remain many unknowns about the conditions of its composition. Recent musicological works attribute the work to Johann Peter Kellner. However, there is a very broad consensus that the BWV 565 is indeed an original work by J. S. Bach. Certainly a youthful work, it is particularly imprint with the influences the composer loved to imbibe. The resemblance with other works are clear BWV 564 or BWV 566, and the initial formula of three notes more generally called a pinched is found the BWV 538, BWV 540. Generally speaking, the solidity and length of the fugue, particularly the small contrapuntal labyrinth that Bach used, was practically inimitable at the time. *Lucien*

[themarshun]

Just glorious. Apart from the genius of Bach and the sublime skill of the oranist, lets not forget the brilliance of the organ builder (and those who have maintained it over the years).

[gini]

One of the greatest pieces of music ever written... magical. Bach genius.

[michaelamerlan]

Perfect interpretation. Exquisite phrasing, solid registration, tempo. This organist nails it.

[bonnielucas]

Everything magnificent. The piece, the performance, the organ, the cathedral. J.S.Bach wrote his works " for the glory of God.". Indeed!

[granthardy]

The reliance on muscle memory is quite impressive in itself, let alone never dropping a note in what I imagine is a difficult and dense score to remember memory and musicality in perfect unison.

[Charlie]

This is absolutely mind blowing.

The fact that humans exist and are able to create music like this makes me understand why people believe in a creator.

[catoleg]

This is the best interpretation on youtube

[rndofpipowe]

Не знаю, что меня поражает больше: сама музыка, мастерство исполнителя, или изобретательность тех, кто придумал настолько сложный и выразительный инструмент!

[eclatelesampoules]

Au dessus de Bach, il y a Dieu et en dessous d'eux, tous les autres... Merci à Jean-Baptiste pour cette superbe interprétation.

[albertarnswald]

Just incredible. What depth, complexity and unfolding joy. This piece of music seems to connect all layers of life. High quality performance. Many thanks to both Bach and Dupont.

[cruxfidelis]

Tout est divin Bach est un génie et cet organiste joue à la perfection c'est à couper le souffle. Je m'imagine la, Gloire de Dieu descendant sur les nuées et où toute créature s'agenouillera devant la Majesté divine. Soyez béni pour cette interprétation

[vincentheartland]

Finally! Someone who makes good use of the Trumpets as much as possible! Really brings out the aggression possible with this piece

[peterdilworth]

For anyone who hasn’t heard this played on a decent organ in a church - you need to. Many years ago I sat and listened pretty much alone in a beautiful church to a fantastic organist (and choir master) play this on a fantastic organ. I can only say that it was both frightening and awe inspiring at the same time. Have a Craven A on me Mr Franconia-Thomas for the memory you left me with ❤

[RaulManjarrez]

Bach was a Lutheran and he believed that music could bring us closer to God.

[petersmith]

Herr Bach and performers such as this have a way of taking our breath away! Who else here is being taken to heavenly places?

[tylersperry]

Wonderful! It's a crime that someone so talented has so few subscribers.

[deboerkanericdeboer]

Very moving, emotional here, the face at 7:49 and the way he retracts his hands at the end... He is all music, what a talent!

[laurentiuspiratos]

J.S.Bach était un génie. Aucun doute là-dessus. Mais sans un maître comme J.B.Dupont, nous n’aurions jamais entendu ce chef-d’œuvre. Merci Maître Dupont! Nos âmes se sentent mieux maintenant!

[idealfan]

Une divine interprétation sans partition ou tout le corps de l’organiste vibre au son de l’orgue