Organ Works - Vol.6: Leipziger Choräle (I)
BACH Johann Sebastian (1685-1750)
Masaaki Suzuki (Orgel)
Label : BIS Records
Artikelnummer: BIS2731
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Conceived around 1739, the Leipzig Chorales contain no new compositions, but rather 'reworkings' of organ chorales dating from the years 1708-17, when Bach was in Weimar. The chorale arrangements are based on established Lutheran melodies that particularly appealed to Bach. They were not intended as preludes for congregational singing, but rather as music to accompany the communion service or as concert music.