Orgelbüchlein
Calvin Bowman presents an expert reading of J.S Bach's 'Little Organ Book' - a microcosm of Bach's compositional and improvisational genius.
Calvin Bowman exhibits a self-confessed passion for the music of J.S.Bach, and it shows in this performance of the 'Little Organ Book' played on the Ahrend organ, Robert Blackwood Hall, Melbourne.
This mature reading of Bach's work is the first step toward his goal to record the complete organ and harpsichord works of J.S. Bach.
The 'Orgelbüchlein' is a record - suspended for all time - of Bach's inspired improvisations of existing hymn tunes. These written down improvisations provide insight into Bach's brilliance both as composer and performer. In this microcosm of imaginative improvisation, the Baroque master expresses a richness of invention and symbolism rarely seen in earlier works.
Complete with German and English text, and organ registrations this MOVE release serves as an inviting introduction for performer and listener alike, to the genius of Bach's organ works.
46 chorales on 2 CDs!
Artist
Calvin Bowman
Calvin Bowman is acknowledged to be one of Australia's finest young musicians. He is well known as an outstanding musician who strives to attain nothing less than perfection.
Press quotes
“This collection of 46 chorale preludes – small-scale works and very accessible – is an excellent introduction to the genius of Bach's large organ works. Bowman gives readings that combine restraint and authority.”
— Barney Zwartz, The Age
“Calvin Bowman is acknowledged as one of Australia's finest young musicians. As well as being an outstanding organist, he is also respected as a harpsichordist and accompanist producing masterly interpretations that would do credit to a performer twice or three times his age.”
— Clive O'Connell, The Age
“Bowman's enthusiasm and commitment to Bach's keyboard music is obvious in this performance”
— New Classics, UK
“delicious, quiet miniatures, demonstrating Bach's propensity for the reflective and intensely beautiful. Bowman shows mastery of the organ and a great love for these seductive masterpieces.”
— The Melburnian
“should be in every organist's library.”
— Bruce Steele, Organo Pleno
“The recording and digital editing are excellent as is the whole presentation. The set is recommended”
— Paul Maloney, Australian Music Teacher Magazine
Audio previews
Track Listing
- Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 599 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Gott, durch deine Güte, or Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 600 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn, or Herr Gott, nun sei gepreist, BWV 601 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Lob sei dem allmächtigen Gott, BWV 602 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Puer natus in Bethlehem, BWV 603 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Gelobet seist du, Jesus Christ, BWV 604 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BWV 605 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Von Himmel hoch, da komm ich her, BWV 606 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Von Himmel kam der Engel Schaar, BWV 607 Johann Sebastian Bach
- In dulci jubilo, BWV 607 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich, BWV 609 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 610 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 611 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Wir Christenheit', BWV 612 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Helft mir Gottes Güte preisen, BWV 613 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Das alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 614 Johann Sebastian Bach
- In dir ist Freude, BWV 615 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin, BWV 616 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf, BWV 617 Johann Sebastian Bach
- O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV 618 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Christe, du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Christus, der uns selig macht, BWV 620 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund, BWV 621 Johann Sebastian Bach
- O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde gross, BWV 622 Johann Sebastian Bach
Disc 2
- Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 623 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Hilf, Gott, dass mirs gelinge, BWV 624 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Christ lag in Todesbanden, BWV 625 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 626 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Christ ist erstanden, BWV 627 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Erstanden ist der heilige Christ, BWV 628 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Erschienen ist der herrliche Tag, BWV 629 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Heut triumphiret Gottes Sohn, BWV 630 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist, BWV 631 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Herr Jesus Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 632 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 633 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 634 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Dies sind die heil'gen zehn Gebot, BWV 635 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Vater unser im Himmelreich, BWV 636 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 638 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesus Christ, BWV 639 Johann Sebastian Bach
- In dich hab' ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 640 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, BWV 641 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 642 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Alle Menschen müssen sterben, BWV 643 Johann Sebastian Bach
- Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig, BWV 644 Johann Sebastian Bach
Performers
- Calvin Bowman · organ
Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity.
Where to buy
Orgelbüchlein is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through
Apple Music.
Orgelbüchlein is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.
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