Bach: Organ Works, Vol. 5

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Johann Michael Bach (Composer), Gerhard Weinberger (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Gerhard Weinberger
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Michael Bach
• Audio CD (January 25, 2000)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Cpo Records
• ASIN: B00003Q080
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #903,131 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I beg to differ. I find Weinberger's playing to be very vital and full of life., April 29, 2006

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C. B. Chappell "InDulciJubilo" (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bach: Organ Works, Vol. 5 (Audio CD)

Yes, his playing is very strongly angular and some people aren't used to that. Weinberger is a master, IMO. I love just about everything I've heard him play. By far, my favorite organist. He has a strong understanding of this music, and I find that he plays it perfectly. He has a severe style, and I love it! He plays with FIRE! His readings of Bach's organ works, BURN!

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rigid, but enjoyable, April 12, 2000

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Mason Lowe (undisclosed Capitol Hill location) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bach: Organ Works, Vol. 5 (Audio CD)

The playing on this CD seems a little wooden, lacking a natural flow. That said, it's still very enjoyable. If you programmed Bach's melodies into a computer and had the machine spit them back at you they'd sound pretty good. They probably look good on paper. The performance is more stiff than, say, Rostropovich's emotional take on Bach's cello suites, but the material is wonderful and it sounds great on the organ. And it's not like Weinberger isn't a capable player, it's just that to the casual classical fan who's used to rock and roll, his playing seems to lack the special spark that makes a great perfomance.