Bach Organ Music
Gillian Weir, organ
Priory 753 [2cds-155:52]

This 2-cd set of Bach's organ music performed by Dame Gillian Weir
could be just the ticket for those who have found Bach's organ music
too demanding, dark, and severe.  What Weir gives us is "Papa Bach" in
all his warmth, tenderness, and understanding.  Generally, I don't have
much appreciation for Bach organ recordings that do not highlight the
music's severity and tremendous power, but Weir's loving interpretations
entirely remove those considerations.

The program revolves around Bach's German Organ Mass and also includes
the Schubler Chorales and four other Bach organ pieces.  Although I could
list a few minor quibbles about the performances, as I did in my review
on MusicWeb, the fact remains that you won't find another Bach organ
recording that mines Bach's gentle ways as effectively as Weir.  She
is a superb artist, and the set is highly recommended.

Don Satz
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