Albert Schweitzer plays Bach, Vol.2

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Albert Schweitzer (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Albert Schweitzer
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
• Audio CD (November 23, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Pearl
• ASIN: B000000WYM
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #153,868 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Prelude & Fugue In C Minor, BWV 546: Prelude

2. Prelude & Fugue In C Minor, BWV 546: Fugue

3. Prelude & Fugue In C, BWV 547: Prelude

4. Prelude & Fugue In C, BWV 547: Fugue

5. Prelude & Fugue In E Minor, BWV 548: Prelude

6. Prelude & Fugue In E Minor, BWV 548: Fugue

7. Christum Wir Sollen Loben Schon. BWV 611

8. Liebster Jesu, Wir Sind Hier. BWV 731

9. Mit Fried Und Freud' Ich Far' Dahin. BWV 616

10. Chistus Der Uns Selig Macht. BWV 620

11. Da Jesus An Dem Kreuze Stund. BWV 621

12. O Mensch, Bewein' Dein Sunde BWV 622

13. O Lamn Gottes Unschuuldig. BWV 618

14. Sei Gegrusst Jesu Gutig BWV 768

15. Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland. BWV 626

16. Christ Lag In Todesbanden. BWV 625

17. Erschienen Ist Der Herrliche Tag. BWV 629

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reverence Beyond Technical Virtuosity, March 20, 2000

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This review is from: Albert Schweitzer plays Bach, Vol.2 (Audio CD)

Scholar in theology and philosopy, organist and author of a still influential study on J.S.Bach and his music, Schweitzer approached a near-mystic perception of his subject's intended message. Especially in the "Liebster Jesu Wir Sind Hier" we hear a reverence beyond technical virtuosity; Schweitzer's tempo reflects meditation on words unspoken, yet musically understood. The flash and wizardry of other interpretations cheapen in proximity to this CD's brilliant simplicity. Here is Bach as Bach intended; here, too, we feel Schweitzer's living compassion and purpose. Buy this CD - it speaks.