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James McVinnie - Bach: Clavier-Ubung Iii

James McVinnie - Bach: Clavier-Ubung Iii

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James McVinnie brings Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental Clavier-ubung III to life in a recording that captures both it's technical brilliance and profound spiritual depth. Bach's 1739 collection, his first published volume of organ music, is a masterful synthesis of compositional technique, theological meditation, and musical expression. With twenty-seven works, including chorale preludes, duets, and the majestic opening Prelude and closing Fugue, the collection is a rich musical exploration of Lutheran faith, the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, and the artistry of counterpoint at it's most sublime.From the intricate contrapuntal pairs of the Catechism chorales to the flowing bass lines of Christ, unser Herr, zum Jordan kam, and the transcendent final Fugue in E flat, McVinnie navigates Bach's towering architecture with clarity, precision, and sensitivity. This recording highlights the cosmopolitan textures, theological symbolism, and emotional resonance that make Clavier-ubung III a pinnacle of the organ repertoire. With insight drawn from decades of study and performance, McVinnie offers a journey into Bach's musical universe, where faith, intellect, and artistry converge in works of extraordinary beauty and enduring power.James McVinnie made his PENTATONE debut in January 2025 with the album Dreamcatcher.

Tracklist:

  1. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Praeludium Pro Organo Pleno BWV 552I
  2. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit BWV 669
  3. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Christe, Aller Welt Trost BWV 670
  4. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist BWV 671
  5. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit BWV 672
  6. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Christe, Aller Welt Trost BWV 673
  7. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Kyrie, Gott Heiliger Geist BWV 674
  8. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Allein Gott in Der HĂƒâ€“H Sei Ehr BWV 675
  9. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Allein Gott in Der HĂƒâ€“H Sei Ehr BWV 676
  10. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Allein Gott in Der HĂƒâ€“H Sei Ehr BWV 677
  11. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Dies Sind Die Heiligen Zehen Gebot BWV 678
  12. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Dies Sind Die Heiligen Zehen Gebot BWV 679
  13. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Wir GlĂƒÂ¤uben All An Einen Gott BWV 680
  14. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Wir GlĂƒÂ¤uben All An Einen Gott BWV 681
  15. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Vater Unser Im Himmelreich BWV 682
  16. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Vater Unser Im Himmelreich BWV 683
  17. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam BWV 684
  18. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan Kam BWV 685
  19. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Aus Teifer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir BWV 686
  20. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Aus Teifer Not Schrei Ich Zu Dir BWV 687
  21. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, Der Von Uns Den Zorn Gottes Wandt BWV 688
  22. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland BWV 689
  23. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Duetto I
  24. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Duetto II
  25. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Duetto III
  26. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Duetto IV
  27. Clavier-ĂƒÅ“bung Iii-Fuga a 5 Con Pedale Pro Organo Pleno BWV 552Ii

UPC: 8717306264051
Label: Pentatone
Release Date: 2.6.26
Format: CD

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