Whenever I hear this particular piece played on the organ, I close my eyes and imagine a Disney cartoon with three animals playing and romping around a meadow in Springtime. Never gets old.
+Charlotte Whyte Yes, but not a good one. Got interested in Bach too late in life. But I used to do a lot of console assisting in a church with a fantastic Casavant organ that had no combination action.
These trios are some of the most difficult works Bach ever wrote for the organ. Perfect tempo and great articulation! They're not just exercises, but musical masterpieces!
Fox’ tempo works for him. It lacks nothing in clarity. It may not work for other players. Allegro literally means happy; Vivace literally means lively. Those terms are highly relative. Fox was, for me, virtually the only organist who could make tempi that might seem breakneck work. This is truer of a four-voice fugue than of a trio in which the registration is lighter and the texture more transparent. Fox often took the Bach a minor fugue BWV 543 at a faster clip than might be advisable, but with him you were still very much aware of what was going on all of the time. His playing had that wonderfully articulated quality that only comes from countless hours of careful slow practice. He had that quality much more than most organists.
I wouldn't presume to give this a thumbs down, and as much as I admire Virgil Fox, in my opinion here he is demonstrating technical expertise but is really missing the essence of this piece. Forgive me for saying this, but I feel like he is settling for the obvious - he knows it inside and out, and it sounds as if the heart and essence of the piece has fallen by the wayside. When we know something really well, the temptation to treat it as ordinary is something we have to see and avoid.
Perché snaturare la perfezione con un tempo follemente veloce, che apre la strada a un'infinità di note false? Uno sberleffo al Sommo Bach. Incomprensibile
Whenever I hear this particular piece played on the organ, I close my eyes and imagine a Disney cartoon with three animals playing and romping around a meadow in Springtime. Never gets old.
But here, because of the breakneck pace, animals were injured & blood was shed.
These trios are a NIGHTMARE to play. The timing has to be perfect, and it's so full of motion, it's SO easy to get completely screwed up.
+PointyTailofSatan Hi are you an organist,I luv these trios
+Charlotte Whyte Yes, but not a good one. Got interested in Bach too late in life. But I used to do a lot of console assisting in a church with a fantastic Casavant organ that had no combination action.
Some of the most difficult organ music Bach ever wrote. Standard fare for the FRCO exams.
they are indeed!
Check out Willem Tanke.
These trios are some of the most difficult works Bach ever wrote for the organ. Perfect tempo and great articulation! They're not just exercises, but musical masterpieces!
Many thanks for uploading this great work by Bach and played brilliantly by Dr. Fox.
THank you tneorg
Many thanks for uploading this great work by Bach and played brilliantly by Dr. Fox.
Thank you tneorg
Remarkable...who could resist this? Thanks.
Piękny... Bravo
been waiting so long for this. THANK YOU!
Eccellente interpretazione!!!!
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As I recall, Demessieux played this piece at a very similar tempo.
Inspirational!
Too fast tho.
I assume you all know that where this was recorded, Fox was suffering from advanced cancer. So cut him some slack.
Nooo... so this was towards the end... awwww... what a loss...
Ah, ha! Had no idea! That explains much. He can hear how he used to play. Aww, poor dear man.
Fox’ tempo works for him. It lacks nothing in clarity. It may not work for other players. Allegro literally means happy; Vivace literally means lively. Those terms are highly relative. Fox was, for me, virtually the only organist who could make tempi that might seem breakneck work. This is truer of a four-voice fugue than of a trio in which the registration is lighter and the texture more transparent. Fox often took the Bach a minor fugue BWV 543 at a faster clip than might be advisable, but with him you were still very much aware of what was going on all of the time. His playing had that wonderfully articulated quality that only comes from countless hours of careful slow practice. He had that quality much more than most organists.
So apparently this entire concert is on video... and the organ is nowhere to be found today. At least on the Internet.
Bach marked the first movement Vivace, and Fox surely takes him up on it! Is this the Alexander Schuke organ in Tokyo?
Vivace is not Prestissimo tho is it?
omg this is SO hard to play.
I wish *I* could play with such carelessness through this piece like Virgil Fox. I might then have the following which he had.
I am relieved you are not careless. One is slightly reminded of Les Dawson's piano playing here.
@@bt9124 I am tempted to reply 'rubbish', but, being careful, I will simply say, 'We must agree to differ on this one."
@@Offshoreorganbuilder sometimes, (often even) jokes don't come across on typeface. Apologies.
@@bt9124 Alas, you are correct. Your reply to my comment could be read as a statement, which is how I took it. Reciprocated apologies!
@@Offshoreorganbuilder Thx. Well i feel really bad because it turns out that Virgil was dying of cancer at the time of rec. Poor man.
As Virgil opined, "They can't get into the House of Music any other way!"
what is this organ ?
Wonderful, Virgil!
Wish we could see more of his very quick pedal parts. Idiot video editor.
Bravo, but I dont’t like so faster you can’t appreciate any detail.
Such a tricky piece. What a breakneck pace, which is a pity as much clarity is sadly lost.
too fast but he is brilliant
its a dance...
terrible carnage, if this tempo, ok, but then really controlled and not just show off
I'm sorry Mr. Fox but this time you play very careless
right, while suffering from cancer and wearing diapers. please post your performance...i dare you.
@@josephgraif2588 so sad!
I wouldn't presume to give this a thumbs down, and as much as I admire Virgil Fox, in my opinion here he is demonstrating technical expertise but is really missing the essence of this piece. Forgive me for saying this, but I feel like he is settling for the obvious - he knows it inside and out, and it sounds as if the heart and essence of the piece has fallen by the wayside. When we know something really well, the temptation to treat it as ordinary is something we have to see and avoid.
Perché snaturare la perfezione con un tempo follemente veloce, che apre la strada a un'infinità di note false? Uno sberleffo al Sommo Bach. Incomprensibile
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