Bach's great Toccata and fugue in d minor bwv 565 orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski and performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Litton on 14th august 2010 at the Royal Albert Hall.
Yes, Stowkowski the villain forgot to bring in the glorious, majestic ORGAN bits during the climactic moments of his orchestration. Jolly careless boy.
Yes, I do agree good sir. Most perceptive of you, I do say. Impressive, but do you know when this "majestic organ" you speak of was built? That is the real question, my friend
I would find it absolutely stunning if there was an orchestrated version being played in the presence of the grand organ, and in the finale of the song, the organ joins in, and shows the audience the reason why the organ is rightfully the king of instruments.
Yes I agree. Which brings to mind the fantastic finale of Tchaikovskys " Manfred " symphony where the organ makes a grand entrance completely unexpectedly.- superb !!
@@castoputa More of a mystic musician for he was deeply rooted in Divinity. Have you heard of Bach's chorale prelude titled O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde groß, BWV. 622, expressed thru' the hands of Albert Schweitzer? You'll cry when you hear/reach that climactic point when/where the music enters the transcendental realm conveyed/symbolized by a most unexpected change of key to C flat major. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rZ9cpCYvWZ4.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e8hNPZDTEE0.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FvwWkabfyo8.html
Dear lord people, it's just a transcription of one of Bach's works. I realize that Bach purists believe that this is an atrocity, but come now, give credit where credit is due. This isn't merely a transcription, it's a fantastic display of orchestration. Toccata and Fugue in D minor has been blessed with life giving color! Yes, while this doesn't sound like baroque music, and sounds more like a well done late romantic piece with this interpretation and orchestration, why must we criticize it so? Because it isn't what Mr. Bach heard or wrote? If that's the case then every transcription of a choral or orchestral piece for Wind symphony must be thrown out as well. We must not bash this transcription for bringing color to this already magnificent organ work.
Absolutely! I always recall Thomas Beecham's wonderful description of a so-called musicologist - someone who knows all about music but cannot hear it! - genius!!!
Will point out, while i agree with riff raff (despite liking this version), that it isnt a free world ur clothes are made by slaves and ur shoes are kade by the poorest of the poor ur fruit have been gathered by people getting 1p every time u buy one whole packet. It may he a free country but definite,y not a free world. I do believe. russia is a good wxample (although my know,edge is limited and im not sure if Eussia is still ran like this) they, i do believe, are the complete opposite of a democratic country. And top botoom developement (the speed train line in England or the dam in i think germany) but ur point is valid noj the less just the free world thing is quite innacurate
***** , My Comment has nothing to do with forbidding people to have their opinions, because I frankly don't care what people really like or dislike. I don't have the time or energy to do that because in the end, this is music, one must listen to whatever sings to ones heart. Surely you can agree with that. The point of my comment was to point out this arrangements strengths. Purely and simply. I never once told anyone to shut their moths, I am neither that rude or vulgar. I'd rather discuss the subject. What is your opinion on this Bach arrangement? Why?
+Andrew Banks Well said! I've ended up in major discussions with the purists because I liked various arrangements and interpretations of pieces that in their head can ONLY be played in a certain way. This is an amazing example of orchestration!
I've seen this at least 50 times and i still love how much the conductor is into this. Look at his face! that is pure ecstasy on that last earth shattering note. Lucky bastard!
One of the best pieces of music ever written, regardless of which version. I think the orchestral version brought this piece to much greater heights than it had just being played on the organ.
This shows the brilliance of earlier composers. The emotion of a piece such as this brought into the realm of full instrumentation almlst, dare I say, has more umpf than later composers.
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I think this an absolutely fantastic interpretation of Bach's original for organ. You can really feel the music inside of you with all of its intensity and drama every second of this piece.
This is such a pure roller coaster ride of emotion. The conductors control of tempo is beyond the my expectation of affect an needs in music. It's perfect.
First time I heard this orchestral version of the piece was on the classical radio, and I was pleasantly surprise how well arranged it was, giving additional depth to the already greatest music ever written for an organ. I think, Bach would be quite pleased by it.
Leopold Stokowski's interpretation for Walt Disney's Fantasia. I love the orchestral version as much as the organ version. I feel that the orchestral adds more depth but nothing beats the sheer power of the organ.
I would love it if the two were used together in the same performance but only if done right. Imagine if the orchestra, with its emotional depth and virtuosic confidence, were to be shut down by the majestic and terrifying organ to exclaim its existence and assert its dominance. The orchestra fights to regain control which only enrages the organ. This would be an interesting and innovative approach to the piece.
Gotta love the sudden contrasts of strings and winds Stokowski put in, and the much clearer sound thanks to modern recording techniques. This is possibly one of the best orchestrations of one of the greatest songs of all time.
The amazing thing is that Stokowski obviously had the organ in his mind while writing this transcription... You can hear here and there an organ-like sound colour. Brilliant!
Leopold Stokowski deserves a mention in the the description. I don't know if his orchestral arrangement of this piece was the first (it probably was) but it's certainly the most famous.
First time I heard this orchestral version of this piece was on the classical radio, and I was pleasantly surprise how convincing it was, giving additional depth to the already greatest music ever written for an organ. I think, Bach himself would be quite pleased by this orchestration. The choice of the full (looks like extended) size of the orchestra is most appropriate for this grandiose music.
This piece was written over 300 years ago and it absolutely blows modern music to pieces. The depth of the story telling through sound, the purity of emotion and imagination being given a path to follow is, what I think, Bach intended. These musicians, including the conductor, tapped into that for us and played with palpable passion. I was brought to tears by the sheer beauty and despair of this piece. No matter if it is played on the Organ or with a full orchestra, this is one of the greatest musical pieces of all time
Orgasmic. I love Bach and this is just stunningly impressive. The arrangement by Stocovski subtly hints at Prokofjev, Wagner and Elgar. Or maybe they stole from Bach and only now I noticed. Either way, chair wettingly sensual music.
It was arranged by Leopold Stokowski. He conducted the original Fantasia and is regarded as one of the greatest conductors of all time. You can even find videos of him on youtube conducting this work, but the recording quality is lacking.
Bach purists are gonna hate me...but when have I ever caved to the mockings and wishes of purists? I love this piece SO much more than the original...and I freaking ADORE the original!
Interesting that you should say that. I loved this piece so much that in my youth, I transcribed it from the original for orchestra MY WAY. In my teenage puritanical rage, Stokowski had bastardized this piece by rewriting it - HOW DARE HE? - so I showed him (in my mind, anyway), by redoing it differently, but still for orchestra. I showed him, I guess... :)
Well, I'm not going to argue about taste, but it is also interesting to think that one single man played the very same song alone with just an organ hahaha
When I heard this on the radio( station 91.5 here in America) I absolutely was in shock and awe and in tears all at once! Bach truly was the creator of fine music for EONS too come.
Violin is only homophonic though. Once you got a feeling for the positions of the notes, i suppose playing it on the pipe organ is way more difficult; both hands and feet playing multiple melody lines though each other.
Love this version. Very nicely done. Whoever put an ad right before the last glorious big final push needs to be relocated to a different department. It's such an interruption.
I'm a HUGE metal fan and I grew up on this music and have extreme respect for it. I truly believe that this is one of the best songs ever created by a human. Amazing structure, amazing flow and incredible sound. I believe it was Leopold (I think) who took the original organ version and arranged it for orchestra. Metal and classical are very closely related in terms of structure. If Bach were alive today I could easily see him in a black metal band such as Moonsorrow. Best song ever!!
Peace not Song, metal and classical is totally different, classical is 100 times Better. Classical music is Apollonian and not Dionysian as metal can possibly be, it is order harmony beauty, culture, art, everything that is not metal, please do not assimilate the art of classical music to metal
It seems a bit silly to say, but here we have orchestras at our fingertips and we can just enjoy at our leisure. How wealthy of a king of ancient times would I have to be to just snap my fingers and have an orchestra perform for me at will? Yet here I sit on my comfy couch with a glass of wine, enjoying just that privilege.
Bach Use to say that music was for glory of god and the recreation of the soul, I don't think he woud mind hear his instrumental works adapted for orchestra, he used to do the same. He adpated orchestal works of Vivaldi for Organ solo.
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Охренеть!!! Это на столько гениальная оркестровка, что у меня нет слов, что бы выразить, на сколько я впечатлён и потрясен услышанным!!!!))))))))♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Loved it! I also loved how it sounded like the HD audio version of the opening sequence of Fantasia. It makes me wish they had the Fantasia montage also display in the background; that would have made this video even more perfect!
The solemnity and faith and wonderfulness and greatness of Bach’s music isimmeasurable ,and off the charts. This wonderful performance embodies the musical aesthetics of Bach is off the charts.
Love it! I still like to hear this piece as originally written for organ but I regard this version as just a different interpretation. Not inferior or superior, just different. I especially like the brass. I could have definitely done without the ad seconds before the end though!
What on earth are you trying to say.....? Bach is the beginning and the end of music. Mozart knew that well. Honestly, it's like saying that even Tolstoy considered Shakespeare to be one of the greatest authors of all time....like wtf, honestly
A magnificent performance. We are taken somewhere above earth and made to look down upon the desolation, strife, and warfare of man before embracing the divine truth above. It is more than merely music; it is an experience for the soul. Bach was truly a genius.
