BACH on the SONNENORGEL in Görlitz - Prelude in C Minor - BWV 546 - (St. Peter und Paul) - Paul Fey

I hope you enjoy this recording of the wonderful Prelude in C Minor (BWV 546) written by J. S. Bach and played on the 'Sonnenorgel' of St. Peter and Paul in Görlitz, built and restored by Mathis-Orgelbau (Swiss) in 1997. This more 'romantic' organ sound fits the dark mood of this piece perfectly!
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Paul
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[@g.k.failla9389]

What power in that piece, and the organ. Woof! All that played with frozen hands. Hope you were able to warm them soon after. (I once had frostbite, please never allow cold conditions to get that far for yourself). From Chicago, U.S.A.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you for watching!! Oh yes - this was the last piece I recorded there, so we had the chance to warm up afterwards 😀

[@SeanNCraleigh]

Hi Paul, That's a very serious Bach piece. I like the way you played it, with great power and enthusiasm. Great performance.

[@PaulFey]

It really is one of the most serious, if not THE most serious piece by Bach out there! I love it so much though 😀

[@albertsiltal2600]

😊😊😊 Tempo to Understand 💜 Well Rithm_Played.

[@manueldiaz1240]

¡Qué bien suena Bach en ese órgano! Por supuesto en tus buenas manos.

[@fritzseifert5015]

You bring happiness and joy to my day. We are blessed by your talent. TY Fritz

[@manueldiaz1240]

Que bien suena Bach en ese órgano

[@ВероникаЧернова-т3ф]

Очень выразительная игра! Экспрессия и драматизм

[@gero6488]

Das ist ein herrliches Stück und das noch in Görlitz gespielt 👍👌

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön fürs Zuschauen 😀

[@bert-hassokemnitz8580]

Görlitz wieder Nr.1 in Deutschland! - dank seiner herrlichen Orgel und J.S.Bachs BWV 546, eine geniale Komposition, dank der wunderbaren klaren Spielweise von Paul Fey , bestes Tempo, nie zu schnell, beste Register.

[@alfredoa.potthoff6709]

Eine ganz wunderbare Interpretation und Spielweise. Richtiges Tempo, perfekte Registrierung (auch des Pedals!) und wunderbare Bögen. Ein wahrer 🤩Genuss. Besser geht es wirklich nicht. 😘

[@brianperry2329]

Hey paul wow what a performance you truly are an inspiration to us all a wonderful instrument.

[@PaulFey]

I‘m so happy to hear that, Brian! Thank you!! 😀

[@fritzseifert5015]

That was brilliant it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much you are a special treat to the world.

[@volkmarbusse]

Wonderful prelude from JSB, the right piece in this church, well choosed, simply overwhelmingly beautiful, and the tempi are in the right place. Not everyone can do that. Well done, Paul!👋👋👋

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@grahamtwist]

A great performance, Paul, of the iconic BWV 546 Bach C Minor Prelude (Fugue to come later?) and a thrill to have a recording of it being played live on the magnificent Sonnenorgel in Görlitz in that incredible acoustic! B R A V O !

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Graham! The Fugue is already learned and will follow someday. The Prelude also make a great „standalone-piece“ though 😀😊

[@atyy123]

no bullshit here, just a masterpiece

[@jefferyrowley8873]

This is a monumental composition of JS Bach's! Expertly played and the organ is not too shabby itself! I really liked your playing style. The articulation of especially the inner voices which have a remarkable play with each other. Weaving in and out of the main thematic material. I love hearing/seeing others play Bach. Each person brings out a new understanding of how the P&Fs, Tocattas, Fantasias and Choral Preludes were constructed!

[@PaulFey]

That’s so true! Thank you so much for watching! 😀

[@charlessiegler6303]

I can’t wait to hear this organ again! 🤩🤩🤩

[@PaulFey]

😀😀

[@jerrymartin79]

Fabulous performance, recording, and production. Bravo Paul!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@mspg2]

wow Oh that pedal - your playing gives me goose bumps Paul - I am painting outside our house - it can wait - your playing can't wait- I think this is the best recital you have given Paul -BRAVO BRAVO

[@PaulFey]

Oh thank you so much, Michael!! 😀

[@bbinchi]

Dear Paul, I return to this video over and over with each viewing and audition a delight. Thank you again!

[@PaulFey]

I‘m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much! 😊

[@eelswamp]

I usually find slower tempo performances of this work a bit dull. But this one has so much deliberation, sustained intensity and POWER! Congratulations.

[@PaulFey]

I‘m very happy to hear that! Thank you, Gregory! 😀

[@michaelhowarth4302]

Wow! What a wonderful performance of this powerful piece, and on such a magnificent organ! Thank you Paul! :)

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Michael! 😀

[@matthewmatics6928]

Absolutely wonderful performance and I thoroughly enjoyed the registration in addition to the organ being wonderful to begin with.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Matthew! 😀

[@WINCHANDLE]

Wonderful.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you!! 😀

[@Iris.Wolff-1206]

It's amazing! Wonderful! Thank you.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you!! 😀

[@1900intz]

Paul. What an impressive performance! Wish that was the postlude played at my Sunday church service (by you). What a moving piece. Thank you. 🙏👏🏻

[@james.flores]

Great performance, Paul. The mighty C minor is one of my favourites.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, James! Ooooh yes - I love it too! 😀

[@epincion]

Relentless music like a surging incoming tide. In my opinion JSB writing in the mood/style later called Sturm und Drang. Beautifully done and especially on this organ with its unique acoustic. Thanks so much Paul.

[@PaulFey]

So true! Thank you for watching! 😀

[@silviosaditesche1556]

Maestoso e grave, und trotzdem haben Sie dieses fast göttliche Praeludium auf einer neuen Art interpretiert!

[@silviosaditesche1556]

Meines Erachtens, das schönste Stück des unsterblichen Bach.

[@PaulFey]

Vielen herzlichen Dank!!

[@silviosaditesche1556]

@@PaulFey Grüß Gott, Herr Kantor! Ich verehre Ihr couragiertes Engagement in der

[@silviosaditesche1556]

in der Mídia. Ein freudiges 'testimonium fídei'. Gott beware Sie!

[@Me.Myself.and.I.]

Brilliant performance Paul! thank you for sharing the capabilities of this awesome pipe organ!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@felipegrajeda7134]

Extraordinario!!

[@ep7329]

Meisterhaft gespielt.

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön!

[@gunnarbjorck929]

Brilliant mr!!!!!!!!!! 🥰Great power and exeptionale Well played!!!!! Love it!!!🤗🥰

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!! 😀

[@gdebergh7875]

Dear Paul, I just listened again this Prelude in C minor. Well, I am amazed by your playing on this very beautiful sonnenorgel, with unfavorable climatic conditions (as I read above). What power in this score under your fingers and pedal with a unique registration, this is a wonderfull rendition, bravo!!!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!!

[@gdebergh7875]

@@PaulFey you're welcome, Paul !!

[@howardschmelder1293]

A great musician playing a magnificent instrument - THANK YOU

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Howard! 😀

[@peterjharnden]

Powerful, majestic. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@PaulFey]

Thank you, Peter! 😀

[@dersachse7482]

Super gemacht Paul Fey 👌👌👌

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön 😀

[@gottfrieddittrich8015]

Großartig

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön! 😀

[@krzysztofbas2003]

Super gespielt! Herzliche Glückwünsche!👏👏

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön! 😀

[@pablomartincatala7478]

AMAZING

[@PaulFey]

Thank you! 😀

[@PieterDubbelman]

I like the way you play Bach. Impressive and massive in this case. Organ sounds great (massive). Thank you.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Pieter! 😀

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

I'm really longing for this Paul!😁😁🐧🐧

[@vewilli]

Wonderful! Sounds quite difficult to play! What a genius Bach was! 👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

This was so incredibly fantastic and beautiful Paul! Thank you so much!! What a brilliant performance!😁👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 I love it!❤

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Peter! 😊😀

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

You're so welcome Paul!😁👍🐧

[@rodericfindlay4147]

Paul, that was magnificent. I've only just caught up with this. What a treat. What splendour-one of Bach's most powerful pieces of music, played on a superb instrument with such dignity and majesty.

[@robertbowman5331]

Powerful, very powerful! Incredibly played! Once again, thank you, Paul!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Robert! 😀

[@henk240546]

Mooi .

[@ixenakis]

It's very nice, good luck.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you! 😀

[@EElgar1857]

O. M. G. Absolutely amazing playing, and the power of this organ, using only two divisions (I think?) is almost scary! It looked like you were maybe "fighting the action" a bit, or maybe you were just really "into it". That's the Hauptwerk on the bottom, yes? BRAVO! 😅🐧

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much! Yup - that’s ‚only‘ the Hauptwerk Pleno with a 8‘ Trumpet, not even the Cornet or 16/4‘ reeds 😀 That’s correct - this was recorded when my hands were absolutely frozen and cold after like 2h in the cord church 😂😀

[@williambowman2781]

Simply superb, Paul! Such power and dignity. Thank you.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!

[@peterstorandt5664]

This is one of your signal performances, Paul-you have released the musical arrow from the bow with perfect aim, and you pursue its path with aural power all the way to the final chord. It's thrilling and edifying to witness.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Peter!!

[@pipergj33]

A powerful piece so powerfully played. Bravo, Paul!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you for watching! 😀

[@daveflanagan5723]

Always the best, Paul!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you! 😀

[@gcatk]

Outstanding performance as usual!!! Paul, you never cease to amaze me.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Glen! 😀

[@nathanparker1879]

Thank you so much for this Paul! ❤️ I know this is against the rules, but I would love to hear the Sonnenmixtur by itself ☀️

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much for watching, Nathan! Haha, I‘ve used it in a Toccata recording which is coming soon! Down in the nave it just sounds like a stronger mixture though 😀

[@petitskiman8446]

Que dire de plus que tous ces autres avis très positifs, si ce n'est que l'on passe un très bon moment à vous écouter, à écouter ce magnifique instrument. Encore une fois, merci, merci à votre assistante et que les notes de musique continuent à faire vibrer nos âmes et nos sens.

[@PaulFey]

I‘m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for watching!! 😊😀

[@chrisgunther6847]

Super 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏👏👏

[@PaulFey]

Danke!

[@giovannisanti5007]

Splendida esecuzione, bravo Paul!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!! 😀

[@peterallison5021]

A fantastic rendition on a superb pipe organ. The video is also very professional Paul

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much, Peter!! 😀

[@anthonycelentano3010]

This is one of my favorite Bach organ works, one that I learned in college. You are correct in your observation that the more romantic sound of the organ fits this piece well. Have you gotten around to recording the fabulous fugue that follows ?

[@orgelpfeife5268]

Wow, genial. Bin Bach Fan und mag dein Spiel, danke Paul Fey 😃

[@PaulFey]

Vielen lieben Dank 😊

[@blasebalg3686]

Ein Traum Maestro Paul Fey. Gefällt mir ausgezeichnet. Dickes Lob 👍👍👍

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön 😀

[@steffensindermann3220]

Lieber Paul! Freue mich natürlich, wieder die Sonnenorgel meiner Heimatstadt zu hören und vor allem Dein Spiel. Hoffe, Du hast bei der Videobearbeitung wieder an mich gedacht 😀. Danke für die schöne Musik. Liebe Grüße von Steffen aus Görlitz. Bis bald.

[@PaulFey]

Na selbstverständlich! 😜 Vielen lieben Dank!!

[@alanvonau278]

*@Paul Sehr schöne Musik ed una presentazione impresionante 👍👍👍!* 🇺🇸🗽

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much!! 😀😊

[@karlbahlmann9772]

Der ganz große Virtuose verschmilzt hier mit dem Instrument, Danke Paul, 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@cathynordahl9081]

That was amazing! Thank you!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@frpaddy]

Absolutely glorious Paul!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@c.g.5590]

Tolle Orgel tolle Interpretation

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön 😀

[@kopfhorer5742]

Einzigartig, sehr schön. 👌👌👌

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön 😊

[@organforheartevarosemarier9773]

Super gespielt ❣❣❣

[@PaulFey]

Danke liebe Evi! 😊

[@organforheartevarosemarier9773]

@@PaulFey Sehr gerne 🙂💯👍

[@markquarmby]

Sublime

[@PaulFey]

Thank you for watching, Mark! 😀

[@markquarmby]

@@PaulFey I was waiting for you to add the 64' and you brought it on just at the perfect time!

[@atyy123]

how long do you play organ?

[@dersassi321]

mächtig, genau so muss es sein!

[@PaulFey]

Oooh ja! 😀

[@orgelschlager1159]

Sehr schön, gefällt mir sehr gut. 😃👌👍

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön 😊😀

[@volkmarbusse]

Can´t wait!!😄😄

[@markquarmby]

Jetzt habe ich den ganzen Tag einen Ohrwurm!

[@PaulFey]

Haha, there are worse things than some Bach! 😜😀

[@markquarmby]

@@PaulFey Yes, I have put down your new Variations on 'Praise to the Lord' for this Sunday so no doubt I will have a new ear worm once I start practising it! 😀

[@PaulFey]

@@markquarmby Wonderful! Thank you!! 😀

[@n.g.g.3113]

Das gefällt mir ausgezeichnet 👍👍👍

[@PaulFey]

Das freut mich 😊

[@franziskaritter4294]

Großartig gespielt, fantastische Aufnahmen! 😍🎹🎶

[@PaulFey]

Danke dir 😊

[@volkmarbusse]

👌

[@afbf6522]

Interpretació arriscada, quasi bé megalòmana; malgrat el tempo lent, honora la magnífica peça. Quin fred deu fer a l'església, per cert!

[@alessandrofranco6636]

Start with power Cm GREATEST, FULL. PLENO IN THE CHURCH !

[@PaulFey]

Ooooh yes! 😀

[@jimshaw899]

You made me imagine Master Bach saying, "You want music? I'll give you music! And stay out of my organ loft."

[@PaulFey]

Haha, yup 😂😂

[@VoxAngelica8]

Great job!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you! 😀

[@paalsirnes1134]

what a great way to play this lovely prelude Paul :-)

[@PaulFey]

Thank you!! 😀

[@john17058]

Great work, magnificent instrument, great interpretation. I admire your creativity and the density of your many creative actions. You have to work day and night. 😳 When are you taking your exams? Your videos are excellent. A small, image-technical or editing-technical thought from me, since I'm not only a church musician but also a cinematic filmmaker for a long time: the complete fade-out between shots is always optically a break. Flowing transitions from picture to picture keep the arc of suspense and arouse curiosity about the new picture until you realize what it is supposed to be. For enthusiasts: if you want to achieve great visualizations of interiors, architecture, cathedrals, etc., now there is a great gadget at an affordable price: Sirui anamorphic lenses. They are not spherical, but barrel-shaped. In this way, they emphasize the wide-screen panorama and show hardly any converging lines. So you get a bright cinematic ambient. Best greetings Jörg

[@tobiasgunther9305]

wundervoll

[@PaulFey]

Dankeschön! 😀

[@alessandrofranco6636]

🇧🇷 Hi Paul !

[@PaulFey]

Hey! 😀

[@johnhiggins7140]

Hi Paul, wow what an incredible performance! Bravo! This great Bach piece is one of my favourites, and even with the minor key, is incredibly powerful and a sense of relentless forward motion, totally gripping the listeners emotions. Congratulations on a mighty effort! Do you mind if I ask how you found the organ to play and where you placed your microphones? The sound came across very crisp even in a large space, so great work! Take care John

[@alessandrofranco6636]

BRAVO PAUL. Thank you so much.

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so mich for watching! 😀

[@peterjucha671]

Woah... that piece needed to come with an "adjust your volume" warning. That first chord was magnificent, but nearly blew my ears off. As usual, wonderfully done! Can you talk a little bit about microphone placement in real performing / church spaces for your recordings (i.e., how many microphones do you use, placement, types)? Thanks!

[@HHellwig1]

Mehr tutti ging wohl nicht ! ? !

[@peterjucha671]

@@HHellwig1 I have no idea what you just said. And autotranslate couldn't make sense of it either.

[@bbinchi]

@@HHellwig1 Wie könnte es „mehr Tutti“ geben, wenn „Tutti“ schon jeden Register oder volle Orgel bedeutet? (geschrieben mit „Google Übersetzer“)

[@gabrielefontana2778]

Paul the Great

[@PaulFey]

😀😀

[@RainerSchulz449]

fulminant

[@PaulFey]

😀

[@MegaFlyingphil]

Isn‘t this the piece that was played at the end of the Queen‘s funeral?

[@fernandofilipovic9224]

I think it was Fantasia in c minor BWV 562?

[@Tobias0815]

Wer ist die Registrantin?

[@PaulFey]

Meine Freundin - auch im Rotterdam Bach-Video zu sehen 😀

[@Tobias0815]

@@PaulFey Ah, danke 😀

[@ferryorganmusic]

When I saw the sheet music for the piece, I found the piece rather boring. But thanks to your playing I like the piece very much and I will play it one day.

[@PaulFey]

Oh thank you so much! Especially the ‚theme‘ is wonderful and worth playing - the middle part is a bit meh but the ending makes up for it! 😀😊

[@ferryorganmusic]

@@PaulFey Oh yes. Thats right 😀

[@albertpeckham8708]

Dear God! Your fingers must be almost numb! An electric heater would be helpful. Thank you. Your performance is masterful!

[@PaulFey]

Thank you so much for watching, Albert! Haha, yes - you are the first person commenting on this! 😀 It was like 5°C in the church and we‘ve been there for 3-4 hours already. This was the last piece recorded there 😀

[@josephq2228]

💚2022✨Blessings🎶 #MillenniumLanceAndTheOpenScroll 🌹 (Rev. 19:9) 🎠🌈🌈🌈💍🌈🌈🌈🔥 🐧 keeping the Faith 💜😎

[@marionaumann5632]

Und wie ist die neue orgel so? Hab sie noch nicht gespielt. Weit weg. Liebe Grüße mario

[@PaulFey]

Es lohnt sich!! 😀

[@marionaumann5632]

@@PaulFey bin von Mathis nicht so begeistert 😢

[@marionaumann5632]

Da Lob ich mir die alten orgeln in Leipzig zb. Thomaskirche sauer, Michaelis, phillipus. Werd morgen mal ne Mail an meine ehemalige orgel Lehrerin almuth reuther schicken😁

[@marionaumann5632]

War ne schöne Zeit von 88 - 92

[@marionaumann5632]

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