Maria-Magdalena Kaczor plays J.S.Bach "Toccata, Adagio & Fugue" C major BWV 564

Maria-Magdalena Kaczor performs J.S.Bach "Toccata, Adagio & Fugue" C major BWV 564 live at Notre-Dame de l'Assomption, Charbonnières-les-Bains (F), January 23, 2011, on the Bernard Hurvy organ (2000).

[@malvasia17]

when everything goes wrong in your life and you wake up one morning in the nature and listen accidentally toccata! you are not the same person anymore! you are a better person!

[@camilloflaim8933]

So many persons don't know these composition , only organists and some composers know.

[@camilloflaim8933]

So many persons don't know these composition , only organists and some composers.

[@colmhumphries8465]

There is a joy that music brings and with it comes what we need for the day. I am glad you can know that gift and tell the story.

[@TomCloyd]

Crisp, energetic, elegant. And the pedal registration in the Toccata simply takes it over the top. Extraordinary organ, with a truly exceptional performer playing one our the greatest musical treasures. What a gift! Breathtaking.

[@linnaeusshecut3959]

Since Bach sounds so good on this organ, I was wondering if its specifications were modelled closely after those of Bach's Thomaskirche.

[@f.markvandermey9379]

I have listened to this performance many many times. I have come to the conclusion that...I can't "un hear" the constant cougher in the back ground. Such a great performance. Thank you for this.

[@rjmblack]

I have watched/listened to this performance many times over the last 2+ years (after listening to many other performances) . I have come to the conclusion that your performance is what I consider to be the Gold standard over all the rest. Your understanding of Bach’s intention (as I see/hear it) , emotion is unparalleled by any other performance (live or recorded) . Bach is alive in You! Please , oh please come to NYC as to hear, see and experience Bach at his and your Finest . Thank You Maria. RJMBlack

[@Tyley61]

I find myself coming back to this recording, time after time. It really is superb.

[@danielschechter8130]

She makes it seem so effortless! She seems so relaxed as her hands and feet dance over the keys as though it were nothing, but I cannot imagine how many thousands of hours of practice it took her to get there, or how many hours she must practice every day to maintain such a level of sublime realization of this incredible music. She is the most marvelous organist I've ever heard.

[@fabiogiovanzana3255]

I agree!!Fantastic!

[@ulrichmonch347]

Daniel Schechter ä

[@dennistinsman3136]

Incredible music and a master at playing it

[@NorthTexasEagle1989]

The world needs more of this. I like how the audience starts strangling the guy who keeps coughing and won't leave

[@photo3642u]

I return to BWV 564 time and time again, especially when I need of some joyful, uplifting music! There are so many renditions available to Bach lovers on KZbin however I must admit Maria-Magdalena's playing of it is my first choice. I hope all you good people agree!

[@organboi]

Why would you want us to agree? She is not at all my favorite recording.

[@philippneff6190]

A wonderful musical contrast to a restless world. Beautifully played. Thank you Ms Kaczor!

[@jhernangiraldo2380]

Magnificent, this is the work of an Angel: Maria Magdalena Kacsor. A prodigy of the universe and a wonder of the centuries.

[@Fluit48]

Mostly I feel very distracted by watching Bach organ music, because I am used to listen in churches, on radio or CD. But this performance on youtube, only adding to the whole experience! Marie-Magdalena using her feet like a ballerina! Beautiful hands, and I couldn't stop watching! Well done! I love it!

[@alfredonocera7024]

Articulation, registration, tempo. Everything is perfect and full of mastery here. Congratulations!

[@tomjw217]

The best performance of this music I've ever heard (and I've been listening to Bach organ music for over 50 years!).

[@gjlander100]

Agree. Likewise. And this girl has got 'IT.'.

[@gowdsake7103]

Way too fast and too much bass

[@geiryvindeskeland7208]

gowd sake, «way too fast». No, I am prostesting! Maria-Magdalena chose logical tempi! I suspect you belong to Albert Schweitzer’s fanclub, but then I must disappoint you - A. Schweitzer didn’t understood much of this.

[@dominiqueprochasson1815]

je veux bien te croire !

[@srenlausten-hansen4248]

@@gowdsake7103 I love that bass :-)

[@liamogrady2277]

Outstanding performance beautiful playing

[@adamt4399]

Piękna muzyka,doskonałe wykonanie gra pani "całą sobą"-uczta dla uszu i oka,dziękuję🙏

[@jmdujardin]

je suis toujours admiratif de l'étonnante virtuosité que cette pièce demande au pédalier, en plus sur un jeu qui sonne parfaitement bien ici. Comme toujours, Maria-Magdalena est une interprète rigoureuse de Bach, avec un jeu clair et précis. Bravo et Merci à vous, Maria-Magdalena !

[@seejaybee]

Just love the choice of reeds for the pedal solo in the toccata; all round a magnificent performance on a fine organ, a perfect match for the acoustics of the church.

[@biagiologaldo9940]

Stupenda, da rivedere e risentire ogni tanto, Great performance Maria Magdalena! Grazie.

[@markstefanicki2996]

I agree with David Perrins - BWV 564 is an outstanding piece especially the toccata, and Maria-Magdalena's voicing brings me out in goosebumps, and often these are accompanied by a tear or two, every time I listen to this recording. Ogromne dzieki za tak piekne nagranie Maria-Magdaleno, i za dzielenie sie z Twoim talentem.

[@gianfrancogomiero5117]

Bravissima! Così mi piace questa Toccata! Un'esecuzione veramente brillante, leggera, piacevole!

[@kenhearn804]

Yes, I was glued to the performance with a smile ear-to-ear. She would have had Bach proud of her. Then I listened to her play it again from the top. The Soubasse 16 pipes are so amazing; wow!

[@srenlausten-hansen4248]

Marvellous, I really like it. I come back to this recording again and again,

[@marie-pascaleleonetti1555]

Trop trop beau. Absolument merveilleux. Merveilleuse organiste. Ma tante âgée de 93 ans est premier prix d'orgue du conservatoire de Lyon. Elle le jouait pour moi, et je retrouve son expression concentrée sur le beau visage de cette jeune et brillante organiste.merci pour tout.

[@t11a11r11o]

Piękny na organy kościelne, oraz dobry grać pedal. Powodzenia Maria Magdalena. Doceniam to dobry taki ciekawe sam notredam organy.

[@JOHN-tk6vl]

Her Pedal work was excellest.

[@chrisramos224]

It's quarantine and this performance is still the best. Now nine years since this video was released everything looks so different.

[@peter81mus]

Merci pour cette mise en ligne; un jeu sensible, élégant et profond sur un des morceaux de bravoure de la musique d 'orgue, une oeuvre magistrale de notre cher Jean-Sébastien Bach. Très beau jeu à la pédale. Merci Maria-Magdalena!

[@michaelk584]

Magnificent. Disciplined and expressive.

[@KhagarBalugrak]

I love the nuance and detail of her performance, her choice of disposition, her tempo, and her expressivity. All around greatness.

[@user-lb5yk5gl4e]

Ειμαι τέως οργανίστας της γερμανικής εκκλησίας Αθηνών και καθηγητής ανώτερων θεωρητικών μουσικής. Πριν λίγες ημέρες έχασα την γυναίκα μου ξαφνικά μετα από 54 χρόνια γάμου και με το περίφημο αυτό έργο του μπάχ και την θαυμάσια απόδοσή σου ,με ανέβασες στα ουράνια κοντά στην ψυχή της. Μέσα από την καρδιά μου σε ευχαριστώ😮

[@photo3642u]

I'm back to be uplifted by Maria-Magdelena's playing of this glorious piece. Eleven years on, I must catch up with M-M very soon!

[@lucienpillot5135]

vous êtes formidables Combien j ai aimé J S BaCH A travers vous Cette musique qui vous amène dans la paix de notre âme

[@BobJones-cr1pl]

The humility of someone of this skill and talent is both gratifying and astonishing.

[@guillaumedelacour773]

J'ai découvert cette pièce quand j'avais 12 ans ... l'adagio m'a tellement ému que j'ai pleuré, la première fois en écoutant de la musique. J'ai adoré cette interprétation de Maria-Magdalena en assistant au concert ce jour-là, qui me rappelait la fraîcheur de la jeunesse ! Merci de l'avoir mis en ligne.

[@jmdujardin]

je vous comprends bien, par l'émotion partagée à m'écoute de cette pièce magnifique, d'une grande intériorité , comme d 'habitude avec le grand JSB...

[@peterallison5021]

This performance was my late fathers favourite. He had the middle section (adagioa0 played at his funeral in Durham Cathedral

[@gjlander100]

Maria-Magdalena, an impeccable performance. Listen always to the musician (and JSB)within, and not to critics however well informed they imagine themselves to be. I will seek to hear more from you.... and this is from an admirer of Mme Marie-Claire Alain.

[@mariamagdalenak0380]

Thank you for your kindness! You can to find more performances on my channel and on webside: www.mariamagdalenakaczor.eu Greetings, mmk

[@cornelisspronk4068]

I love the way all the phrases are so beautifully defined. Totally convincing performance.

[@luky46]

I surfed here and found a really great organist. I saved this execution and I will listen it every time things go wrong. Thank you Mss Kaczor to exist

[@callemoslosbrutose4807]

I come to this corner of time and space to see how precious is her performing, how sensitive and pure, BACH himself would be very proud of her, Madame KACSOR is a wonder of the universe. In my life I will never get tired of hearing she again and again. This Masterpice is one of my favourite BACH'S creations,since I was a child sixty years ago, and here is performed by a beautiful angel.

[@notediclasse]

The real Bach Experience! Congratulations on your Great performance!

[@jt1stcav]

A magnificent performance, Maria-Magdalena...I thoroughly enjoyed your interpretation of Bach's masterpiece! :)

[@lloydholt6511]

I’ve always been drawn to the big organs. this one is being played by a very skilled lady. Wonderfull performance. I could listen to her playing for hours on end!

[@valdocesarsiqueira8716]

Rio de Janeiro- Excelente 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏...

[@joecool7373]

this is insanly phantastic!!! thank you so much, one of the greatest performances i have heard!

[@photo3642u]

I totally agree, this young woman is, as you say, phantastic!!! I think I'm right in saying that when JSB was asked to commission a new organ, he chose this because of its wide use of stops, & particularly for the superb pedaling, that M-M demonstrates so admirably. Pity about the persistent coughing, I'm surprised no one clapped between movements.

[@TonKuipers134]

Wow what a magnificent piece of music and so beautifully played

[@zimnaya]

Beautifully and crisply played. Excellent choice of registration giving great contrast between the three movements. Superb, really peerless!

[@gregorvet]

Przepiękne wykonanie...

[@akucismarko]

Love this! Beautiful version! Thank U Maria! Greetings from Latvia! Marko

[@grenouille128]

d'une pureté presque brute et un génial choix des registres ! j'adore!!!*

[@JMcdon1627]

Marvelous articulation. You make it look so effortless. Thank you for a wonderful performance.

[@v.dargain1678]

That she does . Probably practiced that piece an entire year before this performance .

[@feminuma9495]

This is beyond description. Kudos to a Guru. Speechless is the word !!

[@elainesoldo9700]

Elegant and accurate and oh so beautiful. I am inspired by your graceful touch both hands and feet. Thank you Maria-Magdalena Kaczor. A delight! So great to hear you play T, A & F.

[@jeanjacquescorbier5447]

Très séduisante interprétation de cette celebre pièce de JSB sur un instrument somptueux. L'adagio est particulièrement bien senti comme une cantilene, tout en retenu. La fugue rythmée mais délicate nous amène en sérénité et joie sur les sommets que seul JSB peut atteindre.

[@mauricecordier3648]

Jean Jacques Corbier

[@limitstoprogress]

Love this BWV 564! Great registration selection for pedal voices! Very quick tempo - fingers have to go so fast! Great performance - thank you! (from Canada)

[@mariarosaria-lh9kj]

Una musica stupenda cosi dolce che raggiungie il cuore e co dona gioia . grazie di 💓💓💓💓❤️💓❤️💓❤️😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@zahidkhalidal-rubaye5023]

Wonderful peace of Bach and Amazing Performance Magdalena

[@josephlaguerre9274]

This is the performance of an organist my ears were waiting for and I've got to tell you you have the agility and articulation that I do not see often in interpreters of Bach music. You are a model for generation of Bach musicians and players. Congratulations! EXCELSIOR.

[@keplergso8369]

When your name is Maria-Magdalena, it is logical you play Bach music !

[@exhocmomentopendetaeternit9096]

True!❤

[@sandygereau635]

You almost have little choice! Plus she's a brilliant organist !!

[@sylvainhuneault]

Oeuvre magnifique et immortelle! Triptyque comme seul Johann pouvait le faire avec une symbolique toute intériorisée. La joie, l' abnégation et l' intériorité toute consommée du croyant.

[@billjhyt]

I love to listen and watch her dancing feet and her fluid fingers gliding effortlessly up and down the keys.

[@harryjoseph1802]

Bach wrote music more than two and a half centuries ago and it challenges dedicated musicians to interpret & execute his works thereby raising the level of human activity to an unrivalled pinnacle. Ms. Kaczor, with this performance you have reinforced that. Kudos.

[@kruimel66]

Never before I saw 2 feet moving so joyfully and "in the flow" .....

[@thomasgambucci8361]

Her legs must be short since her heels cannot reach the pedals. This should be a handicap for any organist, but she dances along the pedals with ease and precision.

[@fabiogiovanzana3255]

Me too!

[@geiryvindeskeland7208]

Thomas, I am sorry for my inadequate English. They normally didn't play with heels back then. If you watch her play organ music from the 1800-1900, I am sure that she also use her heels.

[@v.dargain1678]

Yeah she really worked it . I love Bach's fugues.

[@augustinedennis4865]

And beutyfull!

[@johanneskostede9002]

Hallo sehr geehrte Frau Kaczor . Seit ich sie in Lünen in der Marienkirche gehört habe,Bonn ich ein glühender Fan von ihnen.

[@gonzalovegabalderas4604]

Bach es músico grandioso. Su música tiene el poder de poner el alma del ser humano con su Creador y salvador. Gracias por permitirnos oírlo en esta bella versión.

[@rafalkozlovski]

Wspaniale Pani gra na tym wspaniałym instrumencie! Dziękuję!

[@anachreon01]

despite extraneous noise during the final bars of the Siciliano and the opening of the Fugue, a tremendous and wonderful performance!! Congratulations! So lovely to hear a fine instrument and so fine a performer! Thanks you!

[@davidthompson3415]

Excellent work 👍Please continue doing what you are doing! Many people enjoy your playing and especially this piece of which is my favorite ❤

[@adrianhockey7991]

An excellent rendition played by an excellent organist.

[@SandroleoniGRIS]

Ecco cosa succede a ungere i piedi a Gesù. Ti ricambia donandoti dei piedini a motore!

[@pod2185]

Toccata bellissima, perfetta esecuzione !

[@aurahalo9]

Wonderful! one can even hear the deep pedal, which is usually rolled off on about every organ recording. Superb and passionate playing!

[@warrenpugh7844]

Maria-Magdalena. Don't change anything including yourself. This was technically magnificent, and flawlessly beautiful. We are not waiting until you are 80 before extolling the virtuosity of this performance.

[@antal.tony.von.schwerlicho4124]

idee,technique,gefühlt ist zusammen! sehr-gut Monument.Danke! Liebe Pani Kaczor.

[@The1998MARTIN]

Excellent, magnifique, incroyable! Bravo!

[@carlosvladimirinsfranlara3883]

Es merecedora de un aplauso prolongado de pie... en reconocimiento a su brillante ejecución al modo antiguo.

[@rycho3]

Maria........Super, sehr gut !!!!!

[@Airy59]

Merci (dzinkuje), c'était un régal de bout en bout. J'ai en revanche eu le tort de parcourir les commentaires tout en écoutant : c'est fou le nombre d' "experts" qui prétendent savoir ce que voulait J.S.B., qui l'ont même entendu jouer, et qui veulent vous corriger... ridicule.

[@philippeboisson2048]

Ce que veut BACH est écrit sur la partition, mais quel régal que cette organistes et que de si jolies jambes !!

[@ThibautKurt23]

A part pour quelques partitions comme la Toccata et fugue en ré mineur BWV 538 dite "dorienne" où Bach a indiqué les changements manuels que doit exécuter l'organiste, en général il ne donnait que les notes sur les partitions, libre ensuite à celui qui interprétait la pièce de la faire sonner. Quant à sa façon de jouer, nous n'avons que les témoignages de ceux qui l'ont connu à l'époque qui lui reconnaissent tous un incroyable talent d'improvisateur et un excellent niveau technique.

[@luky46]

Thank you for what you are giving to people. The day is lighter with your music and every ugly thing passes by without hurting me. Go on posting because I really need your music

[@leohofland2550]

Fine technique. She plays relaxed and is absolute in control

[@user-oj5uw6rn9w]

Wonderful performing! Bravo, Maria! Charmant!

[@jasonwillis4817]

Take her seriously as an artist and give her whatever she asks for! She has clearly proven her worth!

[@antal.tony.von.schwerlicho4124]

Miss Kaczor, sehr schön, wunderfull! Ihre techniq bravo!! danke.Ich warte sehr-sehr J.S.Bach,

[@danielschechter8130]

I’m sure it takes hours of practice every day for years, but you make it look so effortless. Brilliant performance! Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@claudiogodina1580]

MISS KACZOR GRANDE ORGANISTA COME È J.S.B.... GRANDE COMPOSITORE(TRIESTE ITALY).

[@numchucklee4279]

wow, just super beautiful. unbelievable talent. Bach would have loved listening.

[@ryevic]

Bravo, wonderful, wish you a very successful future. Well done Poland. xxxx

[@5610winston]

Bach's music speaks the voice of The Almighty. This performance speaks the voice of Bach! This may be the most perfect recording of this piece ever!

[@3NUNS]

No ! Only the Bible with the Holy Spirit speaks the voice of the Almighty !

[@pierrelarose9255]

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[@robertrubino4275]

Wow!! Maria You are so ''Professional and Talented'' tks So Much

[@dirkhoekstra727]

My brain glitched and my eyes watered just seeing that gracious foot work!

[@kryscall4544]

BMW564 i especially highlights the way you are able to become so absolutely the music and nothing else.thank you so much for all of the beauty you give, may it return to you tenfold.

[@Maradriella]

Bach would be proud of you

[@v.dargain1678]

You're probably right .

[@Angelied]

He truly would

[@hugoalbertolamas5010]

Heute entdeckte Diese Aufnahme mit Irrer virtuose Spiel vom Bach Gratulieren Frau Maria Kaczor Danke für die Freude Eine sehr schöne Orgel eine Könnerin dieses Fach Presences Vitalität Und Musik Persönlichkeit Alles in Eine Danke noch Mals Hier Hugo Alberto Lamas aus Salzburg Austria

[@vk2nf]

The tied legato chords in the last eight bars of the Adagio are sublime!

[@jameslane1987]

Beautifully executed. Bravo! The transition between the Adagio and the Fugue was beautify registered and performed, very moving.

[@alexezera345]

Просто великолепно! Мария Магдалена, прекрасное исполнение с некоторыми прекрасно добавленными исполнителем нюансами!

[@kempedkemp]

Fantastic talent! Beautiful playing on the Toccata!

[@thomasjefferson9310]

first thing I'll do when this madness is over, going to listen to such a performance

[@odettefrancois6566]

Maravillosa Toccatta , dominio en los pies excelente, una obra sublime

[@aziron32]

Jaime particulièrement la façon dont vous aimez la musique de Bach, votre façon d'aimer la jouer. Par vous, Bach revit près de nous. Mille mercis à vous ! Salomon Nasielski.

[@MichelTretout]

Toujours autant de plaisir à voir et revoir Maria Magdalena dans cette œuvre où elle excelle . Thanks for sharing

[@davidtidyman6412]

A totally unique interpretation, Touch is amazing along with rubato, You are proof that a work like this can be full of passion and soul!