Toccata and Fugue in D minor

Album by Johann Sebastian Bach & Peter Hurford

Toccata and Fugue in D minor is an organ composition by Johann Sebastian Bach, believed to have been written in the early 18th century. The work juxtaposes an improvisatory, virtuosic opening with a strict contrapuntal fugue, exemplifying Baroque organ technique and Bach's approach to keyboard counterpoint while occupying a prominent place in the organ repertoire and the history of Baroque music.
First released: 1998

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Toccata and Fugue in D Minor: Toccata
    2:42
  2. 2.
    Toccata and Fugue in D Minor: Fugue
    6:21
  3. 3.
    Herzlich tut mich verlangen
    2:45
  4. 4.
    'Jig' Fugue in G
    3:18
  5. 5.
    O Mensch, bewein' dein' Sünde gross
    5:26
  6. 6.
    Concerto no 5 in D minor: I [Allegro] - Grave e fuga
    5:00
  7. 7.
    Concerto no 5 in D minor: II Largo e spiccato
    2:53
  8. 8.
    Concerto no 5 in D minor: III [Allegro]
    3:17
  9. 9.
    Aria in F
    4:20
  10. 10.
    Sonata no 5 in C: I Allegro
    5:14
  11. 11.
    Sonata no 5 in C: II Largo
    6:04
  12. 12.
    Sonata no 5 in C: III Allegro
    3:51
  13. 13.
    Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier
    3:12
  14. 14.
    Toccata Adagio and Fugue in C: Toccata
    5:47
  15. 15.
    Toccata Adagio and Fugue in C: Adagio
    5:06
  16. 16.
    Toccata Adagio and Fugue in C: Fugue
    4:56

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