THE PASSACAGLIA OF BACH ON THE SILBERMANN ORGAN IN RÖTHA - XAVER VARNUS
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- Опубліковано 26 кві 2017
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Filmed for television broadcast on the great Silbermann organ of the Church of St. George in Rötha, Germany. Directed by Mathe Vargha. Special thanks to Mr. Jihoon Song, Cantor of the church.
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Born in Budapest, his first piano teacher was Emma Németh, one of the last pupils of Claude Debussy. Xaver Varnus has played virtually every important organ in the world, including those in Bach's Thomaskirche in Leipzig (2014), Berliner Dom (2013), Notre-Dame (1981), Saint-Sulpice (2006) and Saint-Eustache (1996) in Paris, National Shrine in Washington, D.C. (1985), and Canterbury Cathedral (2004), as well as the largest existing instrument in the world, the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia (1985). His Quadruple Platinum Disc winning album From Ravel to Vangelis, released by Sony BMG in 2007, is the best-selling collection of organ recordings ever. "Put simply, Varnus is a monster talent, every bit as stimulating and individual as the late Glenn Gould". (The Globe & Mail, Canada's National Newspaper, 1985)
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Peace be with you, God bless and I hope you stay safe. This music is just magical.
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What I love the most is the extraordinary sound of this exceptional Silberman Organ. This Organ is an unbelievable gem.
In my opinion, Silbermann organs are the best for playing Bach
I believe Bach would have been suitably impressed. This rendition shows full understanding of both the music and the organ also taking account of the accoustics in this building.
That was the first time I've heard the ending of the passacaglia pared down like that to hear every little note where so many others go for the bombastic finish, and then to dive into the fugue with the respect it deserves, and a similar finishing touch there, to get every drop out of each note. A wonderful piece played by a master of his art on a superb instrument.
It is due to the low pace and great timing. His play reminds me Glenn Gould way of understanding Bach. I love these ideas. And the sound of the old instrument is thrilling. I'm seriously getting goosebumps.
I saw Gustav Leonhardt playing live on a couple of occasions in Madrid. The first time he played the harpsichord in a trio with Frans Brüggen (flute) and Anner Bylsma (cello). The second time he played the organ, with works by Bach. The recordings of Bach by Leonhardt that I have tend to be a bit fast for my liking. I have to admit that Xaver Varnus is great in terms of tempo and pause. He's in no rush to go put out a fire. He lets the music breathe. The algorithm brought me to his music quite some time ago. It really got it right.
@Michel Angstadt who writes: "I have to admit that Xaver Varnus is great in terms of tempo and pause."
Absolutely! listen to his tempo when he plays Toccata and Fugue in D minor on the great Sauer Organ of the Berliner Dom. He sounds a bit slow, but he keeps the exact tempo and pause demanded by the resonance in Berliner Dom.
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@@albertnielsen1154 I've seen and heard that performance. It's one to be savoured.
@ Michel Angstadt I listen to it several times a month, and it always induces a wonderful feeling in me of peace with the world. It (almost) makes me believe in angels. On youtube is another video with Toccata and Fugue in Bach’s Thomaskirche, Leipzig, where I live - it is almost as great as the one in Berliner Dom.
Like many others I have no words, except that my spirit is uplifted. Mr. Varnus is a master who treated the beautiful and complex piece with such serenity and the delicate and noble organ with utmost respect. 6:55 to 7:55 is so sweet that I wish it could go forever and take my soul to heaven! Most grateful for this gift.
Thank you, BACH.
This organ sounds beautiful.
The written composer, player and instrument come together as one... astonishing to say the least!
9:22 oh my god, does any other organist also interpret the ending like that? that was amazing
first time I ever heard this piece. absolutely breathtaking. Bach is THE composer of his millennium.
I venture to suggest of any millennium.
The sound of the organ is amazing, and the interpretation is exceptional.
Such a relaxed and restrained performance, no facial contortions or distracting flamboyant arm waving; just the sublime music of the master.
Exactly. I'm sick of these new show off stars in the classical arena.
David from Hackney in the Philippines
@@marichuvinas6848 Just compare Varnus with pretentious little twerp!
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Yes, the youngster is a talented player and I humbly envy his skill but if I had to spend all eternity with one or the other Varnus and his 'style' would be my choice and I would hope that his calmness would rub off on me. I suspect that the other's company would lead either to his murder or my suicide!
I hope you don't mind if I say that i also like the version of cameron carpenter
@@unknowntimelord9557 You are as entitled to your pinion as much as I am to mine, there is no right and wrong here.
I had not heard of this organist until your reply and have to say that on the basis of admittedly only two examples of his interpretation of this piece that I much prefer Varnus's registration.
Completely agree! He lets the music and the instrument entertain and Speak!
This tempo is perfect for this piece. Incredible performance.
This is hands down the best version ive heard!
Absolutely stunning rendition, tempo is fantastic, best performance I have even heard
I’ll join in the praise. Stunning. Deeply moving. I’ve never heard this piece like this. Sublime!
My favourite piece of music. This version is so very different from the usual that I believe it best put in a category of its own and not compared with other organists' interpretations. Mr Varnus is the consummate virtuoso, performing with neither silly facial contortions nor showy bobbing and genuflecting to the console.
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this is one of the best registrations i have heard for this piece. very good choice of stops and dynamics.
Very clear and colors of organ are very beautiful
Agreed! Interpretation is grand!🙏
Agree! Magnificent.
I really love the slower then usually played temo; you can hear things never before heard.
I have no words that are good enough. Thank you 💖
Magnificent interpretation with the tempo and clear voice on each manual..You and J.S. Bach are a gift from God with your genius.
UMMM God ?
Probably the most impressive piece for organ ever written.
It was written for “harpsichord with pedal”. This it says on the manuscript ☺️
@@jimbo2629 ossia organo
Absolutely!!
@mister kluge jjjjjjjjjuyyyýýyyyyyyazw
May be written for harpsichord, I'm no expert but far and away one of my favorites ever played by a guy whose skill I deeply admire.
His articulation is simply masterful.
The genius of mankind lives on with this great recording!!
The spiritual power of Bach's Passacaglia, three-hundred-year-old organ, and Xaver Varnus! Perfection!
I had to listen twice as there was so much musical information and nuance. Bravo.
That little smile at 1:40 describes perfectly how satisfying to hear this piece is.
Cheeky!
@@james.flores 💜
Thanks for this - l'd have missed it..
This is amazing. I have something in my eye... Really touching.
This is a very unique interpretation! I really like your personal touch. Especially the end is touching: while it is usually very accentuated, here it is full of introspection. The choice of registers is also splendid!
How sweet this is! The composer, Bach, and the organist, Varnus, can not be out done by anyone!
Outstanding, there are no words to describe this serene moment. Indeed a gift from God. Immortal Bach
I wish I could shake this man's hand... I think he might not notice anything as pitiful as a human though after playing such magnificent instruments.
My favorite Bach Organ work, at the perfect tempo. Thank you.
His interpretation of the Pasacaglia was genius. I now understand how all the pieces fit together. Just beautiful!
Bach's music on the organ of his time. Sublime...
He is one of the best organists out there if not the best.
He doesn't play fast or show off but he plays the piece exactly the way it should have been played.
It is like being at the creation of the universe. Xaver Vanus' interpretation is the most beautiful unfolding I have ever heard. He completely understands Bach's genius, awe, wonderment and love. Listening to his recording has made me so grateful for the gift of life. Thank you Xaver.
Beautifully expressed! Agree!
@@robertstubberud2427 Yes, thank you. Xaver Varnus' interpretation is so perfect. I listen to this great performance at least once a month. May I offer you another important work, this time from literature? www.sydney-east.info/Poetry/burntnorton.html
Today is the one year anniversary of my brothers suicide due to his mental health meds being improperly tuned by his doctors. Although jewish, Mr varners playing of this and other stuff is soothing my soul. This man is an angel made flesh. A true master of his art.
@@joshschneider9766 My deepest condolences at the loss of your brother. The Bach C minor is a song of praise and gratitude floating on love’s ocean, so remember in affection and have faith everything is never ending. Peace
Gracias Bach. Gracias organista.
What I like is the first minute of the Passacaglia here sounds naturally natural.
Xaver, this is the best performance of this piece I've ever heard. After all, passacaglia is a variation, so the character of each variation should be individual. A new variation - a new mood, state. This performance turned out to be very soulful and rich. Silbermann is a great organ. Excellent performance, bravo!
GRACIAS XAVER, eres maravilloso.
Very impressive interpretation and registration! Many thanks for sharing.
It is very rare to see a video where they show the tracker action of the organ while someone is playing it, I thought that was so COOL!
Feels so good listening to this. thank you.
Well maintained very old organ, the sound is exquisite. Thank you for another great performance!
Thank you for posting this masterpiece. The historical scenario, not to mention the sound of this organ.
I can imagine the history this instrument holds.
Thank you
Vielen Dank für die Veröffentlichung dieses Meisterwerks. Das historische Szenario, ganz zu schweigen vom Klang dieser Orgel.
Ich kann mir die Geschichte dieses Instruments vorstellen.
Danke.
Rötha, 10 kms in the south of Leipzig. 6000 inhabitants, founded in the 11.century. Church Sankt Georgenkirche built in 1140, organ built in 1721 by the great master Gottfried Silbermann, in original state yet, 23 registers, two manuals plus pedal, a1=469,1 Hz, two connectors
This music is very beautiful!
I'm confused by "a1=469,1 Hz". Maybe because this is European and I'm yank. I think that statement translated to American would be "A4=469.1 Hz".
If I understood you correctly then I wonder why this instrument is tuned so high. 469 Hz is close to what is usually considered A#.
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Okay I looked it up. Accordion to this source Baroque tuning was usually 415. Although it could go to the 460s, which might have been hard on the structural integrity of the fiddles.
Borean
this is the typically baroc style ))
Pitch has not always been A=440, and in the 18th century there were still a variety of pitches used in different cities and on different instruments. Many of the organs Bach played would have been tuned to 'chorton' which is indeed approximately a half step above 440. In his cantatas, the organ part is notated a full step lower than the other instruments, which played at 'kammerton' (a=412, or approximately a half step below 440). In other words, the organ part had to be transposed to play with other instruments.
I'm told (and it sounds like a plausible explanation) that organs from this time were often built with a higher pitch because of the incremental cost of materials in going down another half step.
I hadn’t heard this piece before watching this video, but it’s hard to imagine any performance stacking up to this one. Thank you for sharing!
Außergewöhnlich in der Artikulation, aber hochinteressant und meisterhaft gespielt mit einem stimmigen und passenden Tempo bei dem die Intensität und Durchhörbarkeit da ist und vom Organisten gelebt wird, es macht richtig Spaß zuzuhören.
Es ist unglaublich aus wievielen Richtungen man die bachschen Werke empfinden kann.
Das Instrument selbst läßt keine Wünsche offen.
Einfach schön, - und schön gemacht!
awesome to hear these old organs. thanks!
The pipe organ sounds AMAZING, I wish I could play it! And the piece played on this organ suits them well, it's just wonderfull to hear it on a historic baroque organ!
The bass is great!!!
Such a small set of controls played so perfectly with what might be the best ever piece for this instrument leading to the unbelievably beautiful music shouldn't be possible. I will show this to people when they ask me why I like orchestra so much.
My next touristic destination. It must be a great honor and privilege to play on this organ. The organist shows his talent crescendo in the piece. The attention never fall. Ein phlegmatishes Meister . Bravo !
С юных лет восхищён тем как звучит орган. Очень был впечатлен звучанием органа Домского собора. г. Рига. Это просто Божественно. Всем мира добра процветания.
MAGNIFICENT PERFORMANCE FROM A GREAT MASTER!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Sir, your phrasing is exquisite. Bravo!
Speechless. Just admiring the sound. Wow.
Best tempo I've heard. Brings it out.
One of my favorites. What a mastery! Un calme olympien qui cache une émotion intérieure intense mais maîtrisée: c'est cela un maestro... Danke. Thanks. Merci.
Phantastisches Stück
Wunderbares Instrument
Begnadeter Organist
👍👍
Danke. Merci beaucoup. Thank you so much from Canada. This music is timeless and Mr. Varnus reminds us of it's magnificence and clarity when life is anything but that now.
Magnificent matching of the individual instrument to the music.
I am fascinated...
what we need now in the World.?
Music and Culture...
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Awesome! You can hear every single note and without a single mistake.
OMG sir, you are a gift from God! You are truly amazing!! 👍
Bach un ser extraordinario, al igual que sus intérpretes como éste hombre que se ha consagrado como un organista, sin duda su nivel intelectual está muy por encima de cualquiera. Interpretar a Bach es de lo más grande que le puede suceder a alguien en la vida.
Siendo ateo - Bach es mi sustituto por la religión!
Bach's ancestor was Hungarian. They're all geniuses. You can finally hear all the notes on a superb organ. Varnus understands JSB completely. Thanks so much for this definitive rendition.
The hungarians have produced some of the finest physicists of the world. But do not forget to include in the list of their achievements their food...
" Bach's ancestor was Hungarian " ?????? - - - - NO, is a non-sens-legend …. www.bachueberbach.de/ ….. Bachs ancestors => from G R ÄF E N R Ö D A (Thüringen) !!!! … Veit Bach's father go to "UNGERNLAND" => Sudetenland => J E N I K O V (Bohemia)…. and Veit return to Thuringia ..... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jen%C3%ADkov_Sudetenland => JENIKOV …. (Teplice_District) …. "Ungernland" is NOT Hungary !
Veit Bach, the oldest ancestor traced in Bach's own family tree, was not Hungarian.
No family from Hungary I've ever read about!!
@@jeanpierrecarabas5508 thank you
Great playing on a wonderful instrument. The passacaglia is so clearly understood when hearing it with a contemporary to Bach organ with incredible and complex timbres! Video variety of shots is also excellent. Thanks
I feel so lucky to have this sample set via Hauptwerk. I can experience playing this wonderful instrument.
A beautiful piece played on a wonderful organ!!
Sir, are you a Bach organ scholar? I appreciate your playing so much. You let the piece breathe, something many organists fail to do. I feel the same about your Toccata and Fugue video. Incredible artistry, thank you for sharing
There was no other music possible between the first note and the last note.
Great comment. I will have to remember it and use it. I thank you for a lovely sentiment.
great now every time i hear a single C note followed by a C major chord in first inversion by brain has to quickly replay the entire 16 minutes of this piece in a matter of a few seconds
Len DePrang - I am sad to note that, as of 19/05/2020, at least 86 soulless philistines disagree with you.
@@JUANKERR2000 Great, another "these people don't like what I like so they're stupid"/us-vs.-them comment. Feel free to join the real world whenever you like, you man-child. Oh, but go ahead and make a comment about how I probably follow all the latest pop artists like I think you're going to do instead.
@@mazarinivmikeoxlong-dedica969 I will not dignify your remark with a comment.
I love the tone selection and the performance is great too. Thanks for posting
Another masterful performance by Mr. Varnus!
Magnifique...
What a pleasure to hear this beautiful music. Thank you the wonderful performance
That was just wonderful! A wonderful, beautiful, monumental piece of music, and an astounding performance. Pipe organs - the best!
What a magnificent work played with such mastery.
Amazing ~ absolutely wonderful
Señor, su versión de la passacaglia es magistral.
Perfect... I listen this non stop, thanks.
Pace!
Multumim.
Bucuresti, RO, EU
Nagymester! nagy művészet! Ön jó, mint mindig !!! köszönöm a művészet!
Magnificent! The sound is incredible!
Masterfully done.
őszintén nagy élvezettel halgatom ahogy játszól.köszönöm kedvességedet.
Es ist schon genial was so eine uralte Orgel hergibt, wenn derjenige der sie bespielt das Ohr dafür hat! Sie sind für mich ein Genie am Board!!!
Excelente música en órgano que penetra mi mente y me traslada al mundo espiritual divino.
Amazing clarity. Thank you.
This is great art of music! Just listen.
Simply majestic... 🧡🧡🧡
Sehr schön. Nicht von diesem Jetzt, entrückt der Zeit, löst sich der Weg. Sein ist mehr ein Gefühl, Zuversicht und Trost. Was für Klänge. Danke
amazing!
superbe interprétation ! merci
simply divine. time spent amongst Bach's work is never wasted, Varnus's work proves the same.
Amazing..Instrument and Interpretation...THANKYOU FOR POSTING
Amazing !
Maximo ,o melhor
Adoro! impossibile non amarla. Great Xaver! grazie!