Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Organ Miscellany, Vol. 2," a captivating collection of classical masterpieces released on January 26, 2010, under the John Keys label. This album is a testament to Bach's extraordinary fluency in contrapuntal invention and motivic control, showcasing his flair for improvisation at the keyboard. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes, the album features a diverse array of compositions, including well-known pieces like "A Whiter Shade of Pale," "Ave Maria," and "Land of Hope and Glory," as well as lesser-known gems like "Flotenuhr" and "Voluntary No 19, C Major."
The album is a rich tapestry of classical piano and organ music, highlighting Bach's profound influence on the genre. From the lively "March: Colonel Bogey" to the serene "Prelude, D Minor, Bux 140," each track offers a unique glimpse into Bach's musical genius. The inclusion of pieces like "Water Music Suite No. 1, F Major, Hwv 348: 5, Air" and "Rinaldo, Hwv 7: Lascia Ch'io Pianga" adds a touch of operatic grandeur, while the "New World Symphony, e Minor, B.178: 2, Largo" brings a sense of epic scale.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Organ Miscellany, Vol. 2" offers a compelling journey through the works of one of history's most celebrated composers. The album's careful curation and impeccable performances make it a standout addition to any music collection.
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Tracks
March: Colonel BogeyJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Rule Britannia (Rule Britannia)Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
A Whiter Shade of PaleJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
New World Symphony, e Minor, B.178: 2, LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Adagio, G MinorJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Prelude, D Minor, Bux 140Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Ave Maria, D. 839: No 6Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Canon, D MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Concerto, D Major, Op 7 No 8: 1, AllegroJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Concerto, D Minor, Bwv 596: 2, Largo e SpiccatoJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Flotenuhr, C Major, Hob. Xviii: 23, Allegro Ma Non TroppoJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Xerxes, Hwv 40: LargoJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Fugue, C Major, Bux 147Johann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Plaisir D'AmourJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Voluntary No 19, C MajorJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Sonata, D Minor, Bwv 527: 2, Adagio e DolceJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Rinaldo, Hwv 7: Lascia Ch'io PiangaJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Water Music Suite No. 1, F Major, Hwv 348: 5, AirJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
Land of Hope and GloryJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
There'll Always Be an EnglandJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys
March: The DambustersJohann Sebastian Bach, Joseph Haydn, George Frideric Handel, Jean-Paul-Égide Martini, John Blow, Edward Elgar, Ross Parker, Hugh Charles, Eric Coates, Kenneth J. Alford, Thomas Arne, Keith Reid, Franz Schubert, Johann Pachelbel, Kenneth Alford, Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Antonín Dvořák, Tomaso Albinoni, Remo Giazotto, Dietrich Buxtehude, John Keys