J.S. Bach: Pièce d'orgue BWV 572 played by Olivier Latry at the University of Notre Dame 

Bach proving his genius by writing 2 minutes of beginner keyboard exercise followed by 5 minutes of circle-of-fifths repetition, and yet it's still incredible

I heard M. Latry perform a concert at Oberlinger Orgelbau in Windesheim, Germany in November of 1993. My uncle (Dr. Hubert Strunck) had had an organ made and installed at his home in Langenlonsheim, Germany about a decade prior. Because of that, he was invited to attend the performance and as I was visiting at that time I was able to attend as well. It was incredible. And after a 45 minute performance, as my uncle and I were wandering the show room during the reception, Latry (with his son in tow), sat at a harpsichord and played for about 15 minutes just to try the instrument out and put it through its paces. One of the great fortunes of my life to have been in the right place, at the right time.

1:46 One of the most beautiful things That I've heard in my life Bach is more than a genius! Thank you Mr. Olivier Latry! And thank you Bach for this great piece!

What do you think of this recording of Olivier Latry playing Johann Sebastian Bach Piece d’ orgue, BWV 572? If you like it would you tell a friend? Thank you.

this is one of the greatest pieces ever written.

such a power and such a tenderness. I like this subtle ending. Really touching.

J'adore cette pièce d'orgue. Lorsque je l'écoutais sur disque de Bach, cette pièce a attiré toute mon attention !

Was für wunderbare klare Bach´sche Musik!

I had the pleasure of listening some times Mr. Latry play Bach and each time was a pleasant surprise and a confirmation of his great talent!

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the sweep and majesty of the middle section and then the quiet "postlude" at the end. Very persuasive. Thank you.

Oliver, The whole world mourns the loss at your beloved Cathedral of Notre Dame.

This an astonishingly moving and beautiful piece of organ music, which is superbly played by Olivier Latry. I heard if first in Southwark Cathedral several years ago in advance of the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday. I then tracked it down on RU-vid and added it to my Organ playlist. I have listened to it so many times since and it never fails to stir me. Wonderful!

Dank an Herrn Latry, wie wunderbar!....und an J. S. Bach

The middle part is harmonically unbelievable.Only bach can do that.

An great pleasure to listen to and watch this performance by a consummate virtuoso on a beautiful instrument. The recording has a good balance of views of the performer and his team with the music visible and an appreciation of the venue and the fine appearnce of the instrument. Thank you

Makes me proud to be going to Notre Dame!

I always enjoy hearing Olivier Latry play, but I have to say I prefer interpretations of this work where the third section is treated as a dramatic climax to the whole work, rather than (as here) in a quiet and reflective mood. I would be interested to know what other people think.

Again this is beautiful !!!

Molto bello, grazie per tutti gli innamorati delle tue interpretazioni sempre perfette.

Beautiful playing.

Sensational interpretation!

Magnifíco!!!!!!! (From Brazil)

The very 1.time I heard the2. movement, I remember I was thinking, What is this??? But after hearing only a few bar of playing, …this is how Bach shines at the best, luckily for us «children» to be able to hear one of the most outstanding piece of the Mr. Music…(Bach family…

amazing!!!

Thanks for uploading pipe-organ!

The best.

A very fine, legato interpretation - thank you!

Beautiful Interpretation by one of the organists of Notre-Dame de Paris ! Where is ont located please ?

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Bachs organ works ARE Nuclear Power-Plants - MIGHTY, PERFECT and FLAWLESS!! While Beethoven symphonies ARE Heavy-Artillery Canons, Wagners operas ARE Titanic Armada of the Greatest and Heaviest Battleships!! Just like Da Vincis MONA LISA,which is The BEST Piece in the Art of painting, the Beethovens 5 Symphony and Pachelbels Canon are the BEST pieces of Classical Music ever composed!! Cheers

Excellent stuff. Beautiful music. Though I thought it strange that at the beginning when he played a single melody with both hands that it sounded disjointed. Perhaps it was his intention, though at times it did sound a bit sloppy to be perfectly honest. Otherwise fantastic I thought.

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Bach is to music what Einstein is to science.

J'aime beaucoup.... Bach..... et l'excellent jeu de Olivier Latry, ici, dans cette pièce d'orgue et en général, dans ses improvisations. Pour moi, il est une référence parmi les organistes français.

Olivier Latry’s performance of this masterpiece is wonderful. I practiced this piece years ago on a small church organ with only 6 registers with an attached pedal. I was forced to play this work with minimal registration and it was a torment for my ears when I also used the mixture. And precisely because of that I learned the big lines. So I came to the conclusion that the first and the last part sounded the best with a few registers. Only then do the beautiful broken chords come to flourish, especially in the last part that is also rattled at the murderous pace by the most organists. Result: one big acoustic knit. Latry opts for a transparent registration and a leisurely pace that makes every precious note will be heard. I think Bach would really appreciate Latry's view. Best performance ever!

I very much enjoyed this expressive and respectful interpretation of Bach's famous work, which is often played too fast and with rhythmic imperfection. However, as much as I appreciated the slow, even third section, I did wonder whether Latry's tempo could possibly be what Bach had in mind. If that IS a possibility, why did Bach go to the great trouble of writing all those notes as 32nds, and why did he write 12 notes to one beat instead of just six? As played here, the eight-note is heard as getting one slow beat, and the section has twice as many measures than it really has. This interpretation is effective, nonetheless, but is the effect contrary to Bach's intentions as we can divine them? Interesting, and food for thought.

i love 5:06 jumping from As to C (Bass), but there are so many surprises to explore...

I agree with the previous comment: the Middle Section is the gem on this. Beautiful registration and tempo that seems so correct. Glad to have met Mr. Latry in Los Angeles, at Saint James Church where he gave an outstanding recital. Bravo!

Interesting treatment of the final section -- I haven't heard it played that way. Very clear; his slower tempo makes it easier to hear what's going on than a lot of recordings of this piece. One of Latry's students is an organist in Boston whom I have the privilege of hearing frequently -- thanks for posting!

J S BACH = ART & SCIENCE

Interesting treatment of the final section -- I haven't heard it played that way before .

mmmh, ça respire...:-)

Beautiful!

An interesting rendition. But I have qualms with Latry's registration/tempo on the third section (which I believe is marked "très vif" -- or something very similar). I liked Latry's tempi in the first two sections. Perhaps it's more emotionally satisfying to the listeners to use a more *"dramatic" approach* in performing this quite "controlled" tripartite work. Here's my version: 1.) Play *part one* using flutes 8', 4', 1' -- and "echoing" on another manual's 8' and 2' flutes. 2.) the majestic *middle section* begins with 8', 4', 2' principals (16', 8', 4' in pedal), and *very gradually builds volume* by adding mixture(s) and manual 8' and pedal 16' reeds (coupled); and 3.) concluding the "harmonically elongated" *last section* with a *livelier tempo* (but not too fast!) and *full plenum* (16' flue through mixture and scharff) -- eventually including 16', 8', 4' manual & pedal reeds (everything built upon the preceding "Grave" section). I even pull the *32' Kontra Fagott* for the last two pedal notes. Et pourquoi pas! Latry is an unparalleled *Master Organist,* but concluding this work as he did seems (to me) rather incongruous, "anemic" and frustratingly anticlimactic. All of this is just my opinion; and I realize that Latry had his own perfectly valid modus operandi. I just feel that he *missed an opportunity* here to thrill his audience, and show off this wonderful, neo-Baroque instrument. The last, great "anticipatory" chord of the middle movement seems to *demand* a Grand Dénouement -- but here we are left unfulfilled and "wanting more." *Mais c'est une question de préférence, n'est-ce pas?*

Had to watch/listen multiple times. The ending measures done quietly was shocking at first hearing, the next hearing I found myself waiting in anticipation that the seamless entry of those measures would make sense. And they do. Why? I'm not sure except maybe the focus remains on the music itsslf that way. Certainly, Olivier Latry has nothing to prove as an organist.

Didn't Wolfgang Rubsam perform and record some Bach at this organ? I think it sounds similar.

Without doubt one of the greatest Organists the World has ever heard, his interpretations ( if inspired) are faultless & Bach rejoices in the fact that his music lives through such sensitive and historical understanding of technique & memory! Chris Australia.

I am listening to a masterpiece... being played by Dr. Olivier Latry on RU-vid. And it just came to me, this is like going to Luvre with sunglasses on. Blessings Olivier and blessings on all you love. In the Season of Lights. you really Shine. Yea!

Many have commented on Latry's slow pace of play. In recordings of this music by Marcel Dupre, his pace is even slower but even more majestic.

The best performance I 've ever heard! Bach in reality! Better is not possible!

Ja unser einer seits, müssen wir alles alleine machen,Noten umblättern ,Registrant ,das nennt man die bequeme Art zu spielen ,aber Perfekt .....

I love pipe organ music

well played ... sounds nice.... would be nice with a few more stops

GREAT GREAT! I like is playing.

Gorgeous piece and love the pace!

Beautiful !!!!

この曲は、何故か泣きそうになる…。

Magnifique. Bravo M. Latry !

Musique divine. La part "Grave" doit être plus majestueuse accentuée, avec moins de vitesse. Laissez déferler la cascade de sons.

Beautiful

Koopman better and much more faithful to the score.