JS BACH - 'GIGUE' FUGUE G MAJOR BWV 577 - ST DAVID'S HALL, CARDIFF

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  • Jonathan Scott performs 'Gigue' Fugue in G Major BWV 577 by Johann Sebastian Bach at the organ of St. David's Hall, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
    Film & Sound by Tom Scott
    For more information please visit: www.scottbrothersduo.com
    The organ of St. David's Hall, Cardiff
    1982 P.D. Collins / 1991 J. W. Walker & Sons
    SPECIFICATION
    Mechanical Action
    PEDAL
    Principal 16
    Major Bass 16
    Subbass 16
    Quint 10 2/3
    Octave 8
    Gedact 8*
    Choral Bass 4*
    Open Flute 2*
    Mixture IV*
    Fagott 32
    Bombarde 16
    Trumpet 8*
    Schalmey 4*
    Cornett 2*
    Tremulant (Affects *)
    POSITIVE
    Gedact 8
    Quintadena 8
    Traverse Flute 8
    Principal 4
    Chimney Flute 4
    Octave 2
    Wald Flute 2
    Nazard 1 1/3
    Sesquialtera II
    Scharf IV-V
    Dulzian 16
    Cremona 8
    Tremulant
    GREAT
    Bourdon 16
    Principal 8
    Spitz Flute 8
    Bourdon 8
    Octave 4
    Stopped Flute 4
    Rauschquint 2 2/3 + 2
    Blockflute 2
    Mixture IV-VI
    Tertian II
    Cornett V From g
    Fagott 16
    Trumpet 8
    Tremulant
    SWELL (Enclosed)
    Quintadena 16
    Principal 8
    Chimney Flute 8
    Viola 8
    Celeste 8 From F#
    Octave 4
    Open Flute 4
    Nazard 2 2/3
    Gemshorn 2
    Tierce 1 3/5
    Mixture V-VI
    Cimbel III
    Harmonic Trumpet 8
    Hautboy 8
    Vox Humana 8
    Harmonic Clarion 4
    Tremulant
    COUPLERS
    Swell to Pedal
    Swell to Great
    Great to Pedal
    Positive to Pedal
    Positive Octave to Pedal
    Positive to Great
    Swell to Positive
    Swell Octaves Graves
    Swell Octaves Graves to Great

КОМЕНТАРІ • 182

  • @johnanderson3700
    @johnanderson3700 10 місяців тому +22

    Bach was as merciless to the hands as Handel to the voice. This takes real perseverance to get play this . Great job.

    • @Ken_Weber_organist
      @Ken_Weber_organist 7 місяців тому +5

      but once you get the hang of it and engrane the 'muscle memory' on it, this piece is so FUN to play

    • @railfanmusicboi
      @railfanmusicboi 11 днів тому

      And to the feet on the pedals.

    • @johnanderson3700
      @johnanderson3700 11 днів тому

      @@Ken_Weber_organist I always find when I finally get a good Bach piece learned; it is fun , inspiring, and fulfilling to play.

  • @DongusEddy
    @DongusEddy 3 роки тому +43

    This was our wedding recessional 38-years ago. It takes me back to that day every time I hear this piece. Thank you God for my wife.

    • @markmiller3713
      @markmiller3713 Рік тому +2

      An excellent way to end the wedding! May your marriage be blessed and fruitful.

    • @walt325
      @walt325 Рік тому +2

      I was just thinking this would be a great wedding recessional piece 😂 I guess GMTA.

    • @jananderson4173
      @jananderson4173 Місяць тому

      This was ours too. Love it!

  • @MrSteve280
    @MrSteve280 2 роки тому +18

    I find it difficult to comprehend the talent required to write such music. Then to find someone that can perform it in a way to do it justice, give it life. I played this five times in a row. Most superb Mr. Scott.

    • @robertgift6762
      @robertgift6762 Рік тому +2

      Some musical scholars claim thathis is not Bach. Who else could have written it? It is too good.

    • @Michael_VG
      @Michael_VG Рік тому +1

      @@robertgift6762 People claim that about half of Bach's music isn't actually his.

  • @user-bf7xu3pz5h
    @user-bf7xu3pz5h 4 місяці тому +4

    The spirit of Bach is thriving in Jonathan Scott, heartily endorsed by Bob the Dread Pirate! Soli Deo Gracias!!

  • @alliehamilton-calhoun162
    @alliehamilton-calhoun162 Рік тому +24

    This has long been my favorite Bach piece. I taught myself to play about one page of the sheet music on the piano. So while people walk by and pound out _mary had a little lamb_ or _jingle bells_ with one finger on the demo keyboards at the store where I work, I play fugue a la gigue. I would love to have a tenth of the talent this man has. That was wonderful, sir, I'm awestruck!

    • @sylviakruger5000
      @sylviakruger5000 Рік тому +2

      And....I also love this...my very favorite Bach composition for the pipe organ, ever since I was age 12.

    • @drsinder
      @drsinder 10 місяців тому +2

      Pure JOY!

    • @stuartmclaren2402
      @stuartmclaren2402 10 місяців тому +1

      If you like this fugue there is also a very nice Jig Fugue at the end of Bach,s Toccata BWV 912 for harpsichord / piano . It is really a Toccata, Adagio and Gigue Fugue . The fugue is a real gem like this one for organ but has a tremendous flourish at the end.

    • @rodnaskel2123
      @rodnaskel2123 5 місяців тому

      ​@@stuartmclaren2402 yep, it's fantastic in Trevor Pinnock's version

  • @roelofvandermerwe1147
    @roelofvandermerwe1147 9 місяців тому +7

    Generally i love to hear bachs fugues at a slower tempo than usual, but Mr Scott is so meticulously clean in his articulation that i actually enjoyed this quite fast this time round!!! He has really given it the Gigue personality.

  • @norbertlenz7711
    @norbertlenz7711 8 місяців тому +13

    Absolute perfect played Jonathan. Thank you Scott Brothers 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤔

  • @RobertZat
    @RobertZat 5 років тому +63

    Jonathan, I've seen many organists perform this piece with all kinds of results, some good, others a muddled mess, but you blew this one out of the water! You have the gift and it shows in your articulation, phrasing, console command, registration, overall playing technique and interpretation. It is always a pleasure to see and listen to you and to Tom, who is equally gifted and
    a great producer of all your videos. Thank you both for your musical and visual contributions.

  • @jimcoughlin4057
    @jimcoughlin4057 9 місяців тому +10

    tempo is perfect and the articulation unmatched! thank you for an inspiring performance.

  • @rosaliehieronymus8112
    @rosaliehieronymus8112 3 роки тому +11

    Never tire of watching this

    • @dissilymordentroge5818
      @dissilymordentroge5818 3 роки тому

      I do. It’s a superb performance rendered dull by a dead acoustic . A waste of a superb instrument installing it in a space like that.

  • @TomPauls007
    @TomPauls007 9 місяців тому +13

    Wow - this was really well done! Good job. I love this piece; and it was not rushed - tempo was superb.

  • @qwiklok
    @qwiklok 2 місяці тому +2

    There are organists who can do justice, play it as Bach would have and with a relaxed demeanor. it was delightful. Thank you.

  • @sandyy6054
    @sandyy6054 4 місяці тому +3

    Those feet are really dancing over the keys. Wonderful!

  • @lautaroramos4135
    @lautaroramos4135 2 роки тому +19

    Without any doubt, the best fugue performance I've ever heard. All the voices are clean and make all together a gracious work.
    Congratulations.

  • @jrjubach
    @jrjubach 4 роки тому +20

    Used to listen to this stuff with my dad REALLY loud. Wonderful wonderful job!

    • @markmiller3713
      @markmiller3713 3 роки тому +7

      I wish I could listen to classical music with my parents. However, its not their "thing".

  • @tomkiel3309
    @tomkiel3309 Рік тому +3

    Irre mega gut ....
    💯❤

  • @alisonalcock5218
    @alisonalcock5218 4 роки тому +17

    What utter joy! Makes me laugh and cry with the beauty of the music and unbelievable skill of the organist

  • @fossosejore
    @fossosejore 4 роки тому +15

    Finally I found the best performance of BWV 577! Bravo!

  • @BenEmberley
    @BenEmberley 5 років тому +28

    Probably the best rendition of this Fugue I've heard in a VERY long time. I love hearing this played loud and fast ^_^

  • @brianlarter6576
    @brianlarter6576 2 роки тому +10

    Fantastic performance Jonathan. Brilliant articulation, phrasing and articulation, tempo, and of course, a wonderfully managed organ. Bach would have been proud.

  • @johnanderson3700
    @johnanderson3700 10 місяців тому +3

    Virgil Fox once had his audience, not only clap the rhythms of this piece, but to dance the Gigue in the isles. It certainly makes a person want to give expression to the joy it conveys.

  • @OperaNut
    @OperaNut 4 роки тому +10

    This performance makes my heart sing. 💜

  • @stephenmadge8290
    @stephenmadge8290 2 роки тому +6

    An outstanding performance - great tempi with very clear articulation

  • @sylviakruger5000
    @sylviakruger5000 Рік тому +3

    This is my very favorite Bach pipe organ composition, I learned it long ago. First heard it in 1964 when I was age 12, on a recording played by E. Power Biggs. This organist plays it beautifully!

  • @marcelmoulin3335
    @marcelmoulin3335 2 роки тому +4

    Pure bliss. Am I in heaven?

  • @JBridges1092
    @JBridges1092 5 років тому +12

    Jonathan, you are the only other person I have heard outside of the late Virgil Fox who does this fugue justice. It truly does "dance" as it is played. This organ has a beautiful temperament and really shows off this piece well. Thanks for sharing!

  • @marydonohoe8200
    @marydonohoe8200 Рік тому +4

    Just thrilling. Glorious music on a great instrument, played delightfully! Dancing on the pedals!

  • @ZGryphon
    @ZGryphon 3 роки тому +23

    You ever get the feeling that a lot of the time, Bach was just showing off? :)

    • @TurtleFL
      @TurtleFL 3 роки тому +4

      I think he definitely wrote that for fun. :->

    • @kegginstructure
      @kegginstructure 3 роки тому +4

      Well, it had to be "showing off" because you know the old rule - it ain't just bragging if you can actually do it.

    • @rozconniwestsand7841
      @rozconniwestsand7841 3 роки тому +1

      It Was fun when I learned to play this on the piano sixty years ago, and still a joy listening to Jonathan at his best! ☺️

    • @stuartmclaren2402
      @stuartmclaren2402 10 місяців тому +1

      I could never play this so admire anyone who can play it like a dance. However in one of his toccatas 912 for harpsichord there is a delightful little Jig fugue at the end. It well worth a try and of course it doesn’t have a foot part but sounds wonderful especially the wild flourish at the end.

    • @faithsaphorghan581
      @faithsaphorghan581 10 місяців тому +1

      No…he was a genius!

  • @johnanderson3700
    @johnanderson3700 Рік тому +3

    Like Virgil Fox used to say; this piece makes you want to dance. It is filled with joy. Wonderful playing.

  • @douglasphilippa5554
    @douglasphilippa5554 2 місяці тому +1

    I just love pipe organ music!

  • @Ken_Weber_organist
    @Ken_Weber_organist 7 місяців тому +1

    This must be the HAPPIEST piece Bach ever wrote and it was played absolutely MASTERFULLY by Mr Scott here.

  • @stephenthompson6395
    @stephenthompson6395 7 місяців тому +1

    I studied that piece with Virgil Fox.
    You play it very well.
    Thank you.
    Dr. Stephen

  • @johnanderson3700
    @johnanderson3700 Рік тому +3

    Amazing how these instruments sound so pipe like. Great playing. I remember when this piece was first published. Glad it’s still being played; especially so well. I’ve tackled it when younger, but my arthritis has taken my skill away. 😊

  • @johnanderson3700
    @johnanderson3700 Рік тому +2

    Makes you want to dance

  • @benjaminniemczyk
    @benjaminniemczyk 2 роки тому +8

    Absolutely brilliant! Played at a proper tempo! Exhilarating and exciting.

  • @MortenMalvik_Composer
    @MortenMalvik_Composer 5 років тому +22

    I love this piece, so joyful! Very crisp playing! You can hear every note and articulation. Bravo!

  • @michaelcala1698
    @michaelcala1698 Місяць тому

    Bravo Jonathan you are the best in the UK!

  • @ignatiosaraber1993
    @ignatiosaraber1993 5 років тому +6

    Best version I have ever heard

  • @leeclinkscales2584
    @leeclinkscales2584 5 років тому +6

    Such clarity!

  • @larrymerkle1672
    @larrymerkle1672 2 роки тому +5

    What a thrilling performance! Great job.

  • @metube336
    @metube336 5 років тому +12

    Jonathan is absolutely amazing but give some credit to Tom; Your camera positions and angles, not to mention your editing are better than first rate! Seeing what Jon is doing remarkably enhances the music. What a team! Great music and great visuals.

  • @AL-ns1jm
    @AL-ns1jm 3 роки тому +6

    You know how to play Bach. You have skills... good work. Keep on the good work !

  • @marksmale827
    @marksmale827 7 місяців тому +1

    Outstanding...

  • @tcparker1000
    @tcparker1000 4 роки тому +3

    Listening to this music is like standing in sunshine.

  • @bobh5087
    @bobh5087 5 років тому +5

    Just the way this joyful Jig should be played - *big and bold!* It's so disappointing to hear this grand piece played on a few whispering 8', 4' & 2' *flute stops* like some do.
    Bravo, Jonathan! And the organ sounds wonderful as well.
    Thanks also for the stoplist - always very interesting to see.
    And great appreciation to your gifted brother for the high quality sound, video and editing.

  • @mrmusiclover4178
    @mrmusiclover4178 Рік тому +4

    Goosebumps! Just beautiful!

  • @philipbuisseret8465
    @philipbuisseret8465 3 роки тому +4

    This is brilliantly played, tempo, registration, technique all first class. Do did this justice my friend. Thank you!

  • @davidhamilton1981
    @davidhamilton1981 2 роки тому +4

    Wonderful...just wonderful. Such a joyous piece, played with exceptional articulation.

  • @faithlinkministries
    @faithlinkministries 4 роки тому +4

    Love the majestic sounds of this organ✅

  • @Etiblack01
    @Etiblack01 2 місяці тому +1

    very nice, good registration and the voices are clearly distinguishable while sounding good together ^^

  • @larrystewart2506
    @larrystewart2506 5 років тому +9

    YAHOO!!! Oh, this made my soul dance and my feet fly! Jonathan, I think old Bach just applauded, I know I sure did! This is the very best rendition of this glorious piece (my favourite piece, by the way) that I have ever heard! Thank you for this beautiful gift! You are a magnificent talent and I thank you for sharing your gifts with us! You too, Tom; beautifully filmed with superb audio, you brothers are just fantastic! ❤️❤️🙏🏻🏅🇨🇦

  • @JBridges1092
    @JBridges1092 4 роки тому +3

    Virgil Fox would be well pleased. A stunning performance!

  • @railfanmusicboi
    @railfanmusicboi 10 днів тому

    The rumbling of the low notes almost shook my desk.

  • @morneleyds160
    @morneleyds160 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic. Words can't describe ........You laid it out on the Piece. Masterclass. Best ever Fugue. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @miriamcaraquitena
    @miriamcaraquitena Рік тому +3

    Impecable!!❤

  • @oludotunjohnshowemimo434
    @oludotunjohnshowemimo434 3 роки тому +13

    Bach, the mathematical and compositional genius that he is, definitely improvised this from a theme.
    Maybe he was challenged to improvise from the theme.

    • @ZGryphon
      @ZGryphon 3 роки тому +3

      I choose to believe that the first performance of this piece was prefaced by the baroque-era German equivalent of, "Heheh, watch this." :)

  • @1950dcs
    @1950dcs 4 роки тому +4

    Much as I admire your transcriptions, it’s a joy to hear you play some Bach composed for the organ. What a shame you hadn’t an audience!

  • @marcodondi3208
    @marcodondi3208 Рік тому +2

    Bellissima!!!

  • @davidjames1684
    @davidjames1684 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome. Nice attention to detail. I especially like the contrast in dynamics which some players don't do as well or even worse, ignore!

  • @emwin
    @emwin 5 років тому +10

    Fantastic Jonathan! My late Dad who was a very accomplished organist himself, would have loved to hear/see you play.
    Keep up the good work and look forward to the next offering, which brings me so much joy! Also thanks to Tom for his marvellous filming. You two are a great team. Greetings from Australia.

  • @alwynfrench1122
    @alwynfrench1122 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great music that make you dance while you play, and it is very fantastic.

  • @charlesdavis7087
    @charlesdavis7087 5 років тому +2

    Beautifully play, recorded and filmed. Thank you, all of you. Bravo.

  • @terryr.sublimeorganmusic
    @terryr.sublimeorganmusic 5 років тому +4

    Bravo!! Every note so clear. Thanks guys.

  • @gloriafields1200
    @gloriafields1200 5 місяців тому

    It was beautiful.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @charleskesner1302
    @charleskesner1302 5 років тому +2

    Wow! Another favorite. Well played. Thanks.

  • @marcotrivi5551
    @marcotrivi5551 5 років тому +4

    You are fantastic! Many Many Many compliments from Italy!

  • @markd.falcone8002
    @markd.falcone8002 5 років тому +2

    superb rendition of the Gigue Fugue in G Major.....

  • @izabelatrojan451
    @izabelatrojan451 3 роки тому +3

    Brawo Maestro !👌🌹

  • @qwincyq6412
    @qwincyq6412 5 років тому +1

    Wonderfully danced and such a brave tempo

  • @bobmeyer7009
    @bobmeyer7009 2 роки тому +1

    Completely fantastic.

  • @adamnikku8206
    @adamnikku8206 5 років тому +2

    This was the best gift of my birthday!

  • @geoffreyatherton4224
    @geoffreyatherton4224 5 років тому +4

    Tom I listened to this on my audio system and it was like being there. On studio headphones it was bliss. By the way Jonathan your playing was superb registration and tempo beautiful. Looking forward to Victoria recital and Liege.

  • @johnchapman986
    @johnchapman986 5 років тому +3

    Way to go!! Fabulous!!!!👍😊

  • @adrianhockey9334
    @adrianhockey9334 5 років тому +3

    Stunning 😁

  • @jassonsantos2001
    @jassonsantos2001 Рік тому +2

    Show!! Lindo!!
    Saudações e um abraço aqui do Brasil.

  • @caesarillion
    @caesarillion 5 років тому

    Spirit of King Asa. Many thanks and thanks.

  • @BigStew007
    @BigStew007 5 років тому

    Excellent, as always.

  • @accousticdecay
    @accousticdecay Рік тому +1

    superb performance! I especially appreciate the excellent registrations and utilization of the three manuals. I believe tat Bach himself would give you an "attaboy."

  • @jlee29170
    @jlee29170 4 роки тому +1

    One of my favorites. Well played. Well recorded. Love the shoes ;)

  • @timmeh1507
    @timmeh1507 Рік тому +2

    Love this organ and performance of this joyous piece. Please please will you do a recording from Manchester Cathedral? Would be wonderful to hear a recording of it!

  • @heidicooper3870
    @heidicooper3870 5 років тому +1

    Awesome! 😍

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa9718
    @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa9718 2 роки тому +1

    That subject looks so long for a fugue ,and still Bach made it work. And your interpretation makes it even better thank you

  • @itamarbar9580
    @itamarbar9580 10 місяців тому +1

    I don't know about stops, but i think the Bombarde 16' and the Fagott 32' really do it for me.

  • @knelson3057
    @knelson3057 4 роки тому +2

    at the very beginning i thought this was going to be a very baroque arrangement of heart and soul

  • @SeverusSnape70
    @SeverusSnape70 Рік тому +3

    Not easy to dance a gigue on pedal! Bravissimo!

  • @xaviox
    @xaviox 5 років тому +5

    Omg yes That crisp execution though!!! Bold deep crunchy pedal reeds yayyy....perfect!.
    Not only do you have a legacy of a fabulous Organist live, its now great watching your online repertoire build up too. Please keep them coming boys! (P.s. please play tu es petra on a big hefty organ pleaaassseseee 😂)

  •  5 років тому +2

    Bravo!

  • @bervelynjumpings3277
    @bervelynjumpings3277 3 роки тому +1

    I love it

  • @augustaporter3735
    @augustaporter3735 5 років тому

    I so wish I could play like you. It’s all in your head. Its all beautiful!

  • @Mark_Dyer1
    @Mark_Dyer1 5 років тому

    Fabulous!

  • @MateusGedoz
    @MateusGedoz 5 років тому

    I love it!

  • @anthoniusbobbyadriansyah2472
    @anthoniusbobbyadriansyah2472 5 років тому +2

    Amazing

  • @laali_puppy
    @laali_puppy 3 роки тому

    Brilliant performance!

  • @jonathandesmond4698
    @jonathandesmond4698 4 роки тому

    been to see Jonathan Scott today he play up storm it was fab I had the privlage to on organ tour it was worth I saw the organ from the back at the brigewater hall I had the pravlage to play cord on he organ as well it was amazing thakcs every one

  • @user-pq7uy7iq1v
    @user-pq7uy7iq1v 5 років тому +2

    Super! 👍

  • @adude394
    @adude394 Рік тому

    Superb.

  • @lynskeramuth4470
    @lynskeramuth4470 Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @ffc-i6n
    @ffc-i6n 4 роки тому

    Magnifique

  • @nickgoodwood4812
    @nickgoodwood4812 4 роки тому +2

    Yes like Virgil Fox at the Wanamaker, Excellent! I listen it when my wife is outside, cause the walls are coming down then! This must be heard blasted!

  • @MrFossil367ab45gfyth
    @MrFossil367ab45gfyth 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent performance! I like this piece very much! :)