Bach - Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major BWV 564 | Jan Liebermann

00:00 - Toccata
05:58 - Adagio
10:17 - Fugue
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Bach in action! Greetings to all you Bach-lovers and future Bachstars!
I'm happy to share Bach's Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major BWV 564. This piece showcases Bach's genius with an exciting blend of old and new styles.
I would like to say a few words about this masterpiece: The opening (Toccata) features an improvisation-like introduction of virtuoso runs, a unique and lengthy pedal solo, and a complex contrapuntal section, reminiscent of a concerto. It’s special and rare that Toccata and Fugue are separated by separate movement: the Adagio. The Adagio was influenced by Italian styles, flowing into a brief Grave. This part stands out with its melody over a continuo-like bass and its Italianate harmonies. The third movement is a lively fugue with intricate dialogues between the subject and countersubject, showing Bach's innovative approach to fugue writing.
In my opinion, this piece truly stands out for its incredible variety and constant intrigue. It showcases Bach's genius and is undoubtedly one of his finest works for the organ.
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This piece was performed by Jan Liebermann (18)

[@ben146gus]

A concert organist at its best at such a young age - beautiful and the balance between the sound on the manuals and the feet is perfect. I have enjoyed every moment. Thanks Jan.

[@andrewblencowe289]

Jan makes his intentions crystal clear. Brilliant playing.

[@GaryTBuffalo24]

One of Bach's best toccatas and fugues masterfully played! BRAVO Jan!

[@iancook7792]

Just out of this world!! His pedal board work leaves me in total awe. Such a talented young man, you make my day special. 🤗X

[@brianmee657]

Having now listened 6 times to this masterpiece I can`t explain why but for me it enhances the quality of life itself- it really does!!

[@sapper4711]

Reminding me of my own concert organ days.... love it.

[@oliviermellow1360]

Wonderful, what dexterity, what a fantastic interpretation.

[@FatherKeeg]

Simply the BEST!! Thanks Jan!

[@Timjfw1]

All from memory 😮. Brilliant

[@pakabe8774]

I guess he has a certain absolute pitch. That would help at least when practicing, because then he would have the whole concerto in his head as if he was hearing it and just pressing the right keys, so he could immediately hear every single wrong note, which really helps when practicing.

[@Halleluyah83]

Играть без нот - это уже высший пилотаж!)

[@dominiquedupuy2234]

Clarté et musicalité. Splendide ! Merci pour ce moment musical.

[@bobcochran2890]

This is a huge piece, difficult in so many ways. I love the steady tempo in the fugue…here it comes, get out of the way! Fine performance.

[@davidguizot]

Seldom is such skill and passion is found in an organist, yet a young one such as this. His playing brings tears to my eyes

[@philschlee1548]

Awesome!! You're an amazing organist, Jan!! ❤❤❤❤

[@urshandschin5108]

Ein wunderbares Werk in sehr schöner Wiedergabe. Mir gefällt alles. Speziell hervorheben möchte ich den vollen, aber doch milden Klang in der Fuge, und auch das dort gewählte relativ ruhige Tempo. Du könntest das bestimmt weit schneller (fehlerlos) herunterspielen. Dass du es nicht gemacht hast, spricht für deine Musikalität!

[@marcopol217]

Man spielt Bach nicht "herunter"!

[@WinrichNaujoks]

Langsamer spielen ist schwerer als schnell spielen.

[@BigTomE12]

Bravo!!! I’ve been watching your videos all evening. I love your enthusiasm. I’m absolutely astonished that you always have the music memorized. ❤

[@franstijssen1526]

Groot respect Jan voor je spel: je techniek, je interpretatie en je registratie; en heel fijn, die akoestiek!

[@compagnieletrangeboutique5971]

Fantastic Jan !

[@VP-mn9rl]

Just incredible! Bravissimo! Thank You, Jan!👏👏👏👏👏

[@c-historia]

incredible organ playing, one of the best I know by Bach

[@philiphurst5480]

Extraordinary playing, splendid registration, dazzling pedal work. Altogether, an exciting and most satisfying rendition of one of JSB’s finest works.

[@mgarm]

Bravo’

[@eriveltongomeskruger4173]

Está é uma das minhas preferidas de Bach. Bela apresentação.

[@shawardara]

Breathtaking musicality and technique. ❤

[@thays3649]

Stunning playing. Love the steady tempo and clear articulation. Every part clear and defined. Wishing you a wonderful concert career! Your Bach is always thrilling.

[@Mspurrier88]

Absolutely sublime! ❤

[@esse72564]

Mesmerising!

[@grunercharon5882]

Kennt jemand eine andere Organistin/Organisten, die/der dieses berühmte, anspruchsvolle Werk auswendig spielt? Ich nicht. Vor allem der Spannungsbogen im Adagio ist sehr gut gelungen. Danke!

[@drbobdrake]

As a student (age 23) Paul Jacobs, how head of the organ department at Juilliard, played all of Bach’s organ works from memory in one 18-hour marathon session.

[@grunercharon5882]

Thank you for the information.

[@kartoffelsalatxxx93]

So besonders ist Auswendigspielen heutzutage nun wirklich. Darum geht es aber auch garnicht....eine musikalische Gestaltung des Pedalsolos wäre da viel wichtiger gewesen

[@user-wy5dp2gp3z]

Jan, Thanks for making my day a delight

[@nigelkennedy9811]

WoW simply gorgeous Jan!🖖

[@gravicembalo74]

Von einer anderen Welt❤ 🙏

[@IainMcIntyre-no2pw]

Love the pedal point! One of my favourite moments in all music

[@JESUSNavascues-ls8xz]

Brillante, espléndido, elegante, agilidad maravillosa en la ejecución de esta obra musical para órgano de Bach. Jan Liebermann magistral !!

[@binca22]

Bravoooo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@brianmee657]

Magnificent!! I close my eyes and listen to perfection from Jan and Johann When the music is this good words are superfluous Time to replay it!!!!!

[@elizabethharland-hazebroek7413]

Well done

[@eelnaiderfla]

A sensational performance! - such exquisite articulation and sublime coloration. Bravo! - thank you for sharing this with us!

[@bachglocke3716]

Fantastisch !!!! Einfach nur fantastisch !!! Und das auswendig ! Alle Achtung !!!

[@Halleluyah83]

Super!)

[@RobertHenry-zk9yl]

C'était une première pour moi. Absolument merveilleux. Quel talent.❤

[@evandromagricalvoso4148]

Beautiful, Jan. Bravo!

[@MrSUPERDUCON]

Just joyfull ... so simply Bach ! 🥰 THE 540 one day perhaps? 😉

[@marioribeirodeazevedoneto311]

Técnica perfeita e excelente performance. Perfeito. Congratulation, parabéns! Brasil.

[@weslenfreitas760]

Dazzling performance

[@jackamt4351]

Thank you Jan....God bless you!

[@stephenregan5688]

Sei bravissimo Jan!

[@stephanusgraficus3000]

fantastisch gespielt. Dieses schwere Stück von Bach auswendig gespielt. Einfach irre.

[@Orgelkonzert]

Einfach genial der junge Mann.

[@jaimecamps2017]

Wonderful!! BRAVISSIMO!!!!

[@adamfrye246]

Nice singing line.

[@howardbaitcher5464]

All I can say Jan: 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@gregorysakal8492]

Truly magnificent playing! Clear, well-thought-out articulations - outstanding in every way!

[@jhonwask]

This, the Ste. Anne, the Wedge and the crazy F Magor pieces are my favourites. Thank you for the wonderful performance. How did you memorize 20 some pages of music?

[@pakabe8774]

Junge, Du bist einfach krass! Schon als ich den Upload gesehen hatte, war ich voller Vorfreude und das Thumbnail ist einfach nur herzallerliebst. Zwar dachte ich mir, mit BWV 564 hättest Du Dich um eine Nummer vergriffen, aber das Hören und Sehen war einfach ein Genuss. Im Übrigen liebe ich die Orgel, sie klingt viel voller, bzw. es hört sich nach einem größeren Klangraum an, als bei der Orgel, an der Du einige der letzteren Stücke (wie beispielsweise die Triosonatas) gespielt hattest. Beim Hören und Sehen dachte ich mir, entweder bist Du Teil der Orgel oder die Orgel ist Teil von Dir. Das Adagio war hier diesmal aber wirklich melancholisch und natürlich sehr stimmungsvoll. Ich bin ja leider Laie, aber ich fühle Deine Leidenschaft und für eine Weile, als sei die Tür zum Himmel aufgestoßen worden und man hört den Gesang eines Engels. Vielleicht wirkt es verrückt, aber es fühlte sich immer wieder so an, als würdest Du nicht etwa ein Instrument spielen, sondern als würdest Du singen, als sei Dir Orgel nur eine Erweiterung Deiner Stimmbänder. Danke für Deine Liebe und Leidenschaft. Für rund 15 Minuten konnte ich freier atmen und mich lebendiger fühlen.

[@clavier4612]

B R A V O❗️

[@brianmee657]

Congratulations - the new uploads seem to have raised the subs to a weell deserved 4K + Now for 5K !!!!

[@user-be1ef5ul2g]

Marvellous harpsichord ornamentation in the Toccata and adagio….. 😄 which organ was it performed on?

[@adamfrye246]

I enjoy thinking of the organ like it is an orchestra with all the registrations, range and power, etc. On the piano to play low notes the left hand has to move to that register but since the pedals are separate on the organ there is more independence of the bass line.

[@philiphurst5480]

For an interesting contrast to your registration, especially the Fugue, listen to the recording by the great English organist Peter Hurford.

[@yaelpalombo4093]

❤️👏👏🎼

[@martinh.7857]

For my sharing mission (on organ index) it's essential to know the location of the organ. At the moment I can't figure it out. Great playing! Sehr schön :)

[@liebermannjan]

Justinuskriche, Höchst - organindex.de/index.php?title=Frankfurt_(Main)/H%C3%B6chst,_Justinuskirche / Danke für die Hilfe! Videos in Wiki einzubinden verstehe ich nicht so richtig…

[@martinh.7857]

Ach je, wie der Vivaldi, da hätte ich echt draufkommen müssen. Einbindung ist einfach: "youtube" in spitzen Klammern zu Becinn und am Ende. Dazu müsstest Du Dich aber dort mal registrieren :) (geht automatisch)

[@martinh.7857]

Ach, hätte ich natürlich draufkommen müssen, wie der Vivaldi. Kommentare mit html-Zeug werden wohl gelöscht: Ist einfach, nur spitze Klammern, schau' einfach im Quelltext bei Organ index. Aber registrieren müsstest Du Dich dann schon auch noch (geht automatisch). Clip ist eingebunden...

[@voegelein1]

fascinierend

[@litoboy5]

Great

[@heinrichfuchs8641]

Wie ,, atemlos,,😂 ,, ne das stimmt natürlich nicht. Es ist ein feuriger Atmen der nur so die Freude an der Musik sprudeln lässt, genial. 😅

[@AnthonyCelentano-tg6gp]

Wonderful performance ! Upon what organ was this played ? It is a wonderful sounding instrument and I love that Pedal reed !

[@liebermannjan]

@@AnthonyCelentano-tg6gp Thanks! This is the organ: www.orgelbau.ch/de/orgel-details/113190.html

[@AnthonyCelentano-tg6gp]

@@liebermannjan Well now you have me curious - What is the Pedal reed in the fugue ? The specification lists a 16 Bombarde but it does not sound like a Bombarde. Is it the Sordun from the Ruckpositiv coupled to the Pedal ?

[@liebermannjan]

@@AnthonyCelentano-tg6gp No 16’ at all. Trumpet 8’ throughout. Coupled the Basoon 8’ too make it a bit louder but couldn’t use the Bombarde since it’s extremely thick and heavy…

[@edoardocaputo1967]

Ragazzo come suoni😲 che fraseggio....

[@michaelhowarth4302]

Superb...thank you Jan for sharing your great talent with us! Are you coming to England this year at all? 🎶 🎹

[@liebermannjan]

You can find my concert dates (incl. GB) here: www.janliebermann.com/en

[@michaelhowarth4302]

Thank you!​@@liebermannjan

[@adolfopalaciosgonzalez9398]

Además lo toca sin partitura, como a mí me gusta.

[@sjoerdvangeuns5773]

Toccata : perfect 5*

[@thobo7226]

Bitte - auch bei anderen Aufnahmen/Videos - die Orgel angeben.

[@egosumlevi]

What instrument is this? Which workshop does it come from? Can you link the information, please?

[@liebermannjan]

@@egosumlevi organindex.de/index.php?title=Frankfurt_(Main)/H%C3%B6chst,_Justinuskirche

[@1me0815]

Sehr sehr Tolle Orgel..welche Orgelbau Firma?

[@liebermannjan]

Kuhn Orgelbau

[@Tesserae]

Pretty good. Clara Gerdes’ performance is still my YT favourite 564.

[@filoufilou4059]

... in do maggiore... quanto... toccata, adagio o fuga! la lingua della musica è l'italiano!