Bach goes symphonic
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Experience the majestic sounds of the organ in a landmark building that has fascinated visitors for 700 years. Let yourself be uplifted by the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach, performed alongside masterpieces by other great composers, in the awe-inspiring setting of Storkyrkan, Stockholm.
Sarah Kim (Paris)
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) orgeltranskription Messerer
Chaconne ur Partita No. 2 d-moll BWV 1004
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Herzlich tut mich erfreuen & Herzlich tut mich verlangen
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
6 Studien in Kanonischer Form op. 56
No. 1 Nicht zu schnell
No. 3 Andantino
No. 4 Innig
No. 5 Nicht zu schnell
Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
Valse Mignonne ur Drei Stücke op. 142
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Sonata No. 3 A-dur op. 65
Franz Liszt (1811–1886) orgeltranskriptipon Rogg/Robillard
Légende No. 2 : St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots
This program explores how the spirit of Johann Sebastian Bach resonates far beyond the Baroque, inspiring a symphonic richness of sound and expression. At its heart lies the monumental Chaconne, reimagined in a transcription that expands its violin origins into something orchestral in scope and intensity.
Echoes of Bach’s influence unfold in the deeply felt chorale preludes of Johannes Brahms and the refined counterpoint of Robert Schumann, where strict forms become vessels for Romantic poetry. A touch of elegance appears in Sigfrid Karg-Elert’s graceful miniature, before the luminous architecture of Felix Mendelssohn’s Organ Sonata reveals clarity shaped by Bachian ideals.
The journey culminates in the sweeping drama of Franz Liszt, whose visionary transcription transforms spiritual narrative into symphonic spectacle. Across these works, Bach’s legacy is not only preserved—it is expanded, refracted, and reborn in grand, resonant colors.
Sarah Kim (Paris)
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) orgeltranskription Messerer
Chaconne ur Partita No. 2 d-moll BWV 1004
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
Herzlich tut mich erfreuen & Herzlich tut mich verlangen
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
6 Studien in Kanonischer Form op. 56
No. 1 Nicht zu schnell
No. 3 Andantino
No. 4 Innig
No. 5 Nicht zu schnell
Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
Valse Mignonne ur Drei Stücke op. 142
Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Sonata No. 3 A-dur op. 65
Franz Liszt (1811–1886) orgeltranskriptipon Rogg/Robillard
Légende No. 2 : St. François de Paule marchant sur les flots
This program explores how the spirit of Johann Sebastian Bach resonates far beyond the Baroque, inspiring a symphonic richness of sound and expression. At its heart lies the monumental Chaconne, reimagined in a transcription that expands its violin origins into something orchestral in scope and intensity.
Echoes of Bach’s influence unfold in the deeply felt chorale preludes of Johannes Brahms and the refined counterpoint of Robert Schumann, where strict forms become vessels for Romantic poetry. A touch of elegance appears in Sigfrid Karg-Elert’s graceful miniature, before the luminous architecture of Felix Mendelssohn’s Organ Sonata reveals clarity shaped by Bachian ideals.
The journey culminates in the sweeping drama of Franz Liszt, whose visionary transcription transforms spiritual narrative into symphonic spectacle. Across these works, Bach’s legacy is not only preserved—it is expanded, refracted, and reborn in grand, resonant colors.
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Storkyrkan, Stockholm, Sweden
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