I have the impression that Karl Richter in his live recordings, rather than in his studio ones where he has to take into account various technical compromises, lets himself go to his most intimate and authentic vision of Bach, free from any constraints. These live recordings represent for me the best of Bach on the organ: an astonishing depth, a counterpoint placed at the service of the soul, a shocking expressiveness, an authentic musical asceticism that goes beyond the religious contents often at their base. These recordings are unaffected by the passage of time, but always sound modern and stunning, more so than many organ recordings. Thank you for sharing them: it is a precious gift to us, to the knowledge of the great Karl Richter and the music of the Supreme Bach.
Very unique interpretation, as in all Richter's "late" performances... I often wonder where would all this go were he to survive, even, as a blind organist!
I have the impression that Karl Richter in his live recordings, rather than in his studio ones where he has to take into account various technical compromises, lets himself go to his most intimate and authentic vision of Bach, free from any constraints.
These live recordings represent for me the best of Bach on the organ: an astonishing depth, a counterpoint placed at the service of the soul, a shocking expressiveness, an authentic musical asceticism that goes beyond the religious contents often at their base.
These recordings are unaffected by the passage of time, but always sound modern and stunning, more so than many organ recordings.
Thank you for sharing them: it is a precious gift to us, to the knowledge of the great Karl Richter and the music of the Supreme Bach.
Absolutely true... thank you so much for this comment. The legacy of Karl Richter will live on!
Very unique interpretation, as in all Richter's "late" performances... I often wonder where would all this go were he to survive, even, as a blind organist!
"Very unique" is right... extremely slow tempo, all legato... nobody plays like this anymore. He was truly unique and always will be!
Every time you posted a new video about Karl Richter playing or conducting Bach I'm so happy. Thanks a lot !!
639には数多くの演奏が有るがこれ程 神々しい演奏は今まで聴いた事が有りません。流石にリヒターです。
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Incredible 😮