Bridget Kibbey Plays Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 by J.S. Bach

Bridget Kibbey's own adaptation of Bach's iconic masterpiece. Visit www.bridgetkibbey.com for more information.

[@rodrigosilveira1028]

Wow Bridget, congratulatioms! I remember you practising all the time back at Juilliard. This is payback time. Brava!

[@stefaroo11]

The overtones of the harp in the room are amazing. Beautiful tone. Well done

[@charlesfili5832]

She is very skilled on the harp. No wonder she is one of the greats.

[@writeract2]

One of the most stunning renditions of Bach I have ever heard - you can tell this is an immensely gifted harpist who is completely in tune with he music she is making inside her soul. Absolutely stunning rendition.

[@SlavesAndChisels]

Absolutely incredible. Goosebumps and electric waves.

[@arlenemetrick3722]

Absolutely beautiful...and brilliantly played!! Thank you, Bridget!!

[@bridgetkibbey]

Thank you, Arlene!

[@michaelprozonic]

Wonderful arrangement and exquisite technique. Simply outstanding

[@nicholasyasillo1242]

Another unbelievable performance by the amazing Bridget. Bach would have loved this!

[@phoebelinden9602]

Yes! Immortal music made new by our remarkable Bridgett.

[@nicholasyasillo1242]

@@phoebelinden9602 Made new indeed. However the concert harp has the percussive attack and smooth, long decay of the harpsichord that Bach must have had in mind when he wrote the Toccata and Fugue. He undoubtedly knew this would be played not only on the organ, so one might imagine that "new" is really "old" in some corner of the mind of the genus composer. He has, on occasion, been called "Bach the Transcriber".

[@jennahanbingzhu]

No other rendition of this piece has brought so many tears to my eyes. Bravo, Bridget! You are truly the Yo-Yo Ma of the harp!

[@bridgetkibbey]

Thank you, Jenna, for the lovely note!

[@jennahanbingzhu]

@@bridgetkibbey Really grateful to have learned of your work through my friend Tim!

[@timmcnab3843]

Incredible! I just saw you perform this tonight at The Met with Kathleen Battle and it was equally dazzling. Thank you so much for the beautiful performances!

[@MrBinthestudio]

I just watched this on NPR's tiny desk concerts. You are amazing!

[@bridgetkibbey]

Thank you!

[@thorenjohn]

Thank you so much for this wonderful rendition. I remember seeing you at chamber music Northwest years ago in Portland, and have listened to your CD for years :-)

[@bridgetkibbey]

Thank you, John! Portland, ah, one of the best cities!

[@hatchling88]

I saw her play in concert with the Atlantic Classical Orchestra last week. Wow. she performed Recife by Rezende... a recent composition. It was exciting and compelling. Bravo, Bridget.

[@dalystorres9067]

Excellent Creation to such an Innovative String Instrument! Congratulations Ms. Bridget!🎉👏🎉👏

[@judithsamuels6966]

Absolutely gorgeous. Powerful delicacy. I held my breath and just listened.

[@bridgetkibbey]

Wonderful- thank you.

[@rgm2754]

you play with a wonderful passion, I love Bach music and you fit perfect, congratulations, great talent!

[@bridgetkibbey]

Thank you for your support! xo

[@vincentcaruso]

Starting my day off with this piece and this heavenly arrangement and performance. Wow! The sound and acoustics are incredibly warm and vibrant as well. And as many times as I've heard Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, the harp allows many more textures and layers to cover me as I listen to it. Kudos Bridget.

[@PhantomBoy7]

i cant believe how underrated she is .-. Beyond Godly playing

[@bernadettemarlene]

You. Are. Amazing. Thank you for shining your light in this world 💜

[@kickinghorse2405]

Ah! There's talent And then there's genius Thank you for sharing both with the world. Riveting performance!

[@bridgetkibbey]

Thank you for your support!!

[@grolierdanielle7792]

sensationnel de pouvoir restituer ainsi cette célèbre Toccata de Bach et la fugue

[@alexbo5998]

This music always was, is and will be in the top!

[@vivette8944]

Love toccata on organ. To hear it on harp is breathtaking.🦋

[@avarell54]

It is such a joy to watch you perform. Another electric performance.

[@aviavital2202]

Amazing !!!

[@RosssRoyce]

I feel this is the BEST way one can render this music!! on an instrument that isn’t very giving on the dynamic range span and muting ease, you make us totally unaware of such limitations! And (something rather rare...) your feeling is pure and thus very moving.

[@bridgetkibbey]

I really appreciate these words- thank you!

[@amandahume3157]

Just awesome playing. Bridget you rock!

[@bridgetkibbey]

Your encouragement inspires me to give my best on stage- thank you!

[@ronaldovercast6930]

Excellent performance!

[@NK-vj7ur]

I've listen to several versions of this piece for the pedalharp, your version and high energy is just marvellous! Glad I found it! 🙌

[@bridgetkibbey]

Many thanks!

[@mandolinic]

Just gorgeous!

[@josephgem8577]

Thank you...... I needed that..... Honestly......

[@bridgetkibbey]

I'm so glad it met you where you are:)

[@laollamede]

Played with great emotion beautiful music keep going ❤️❤️💕😊😊

[@bridgetkibbey]

Thank you for your encouragement, stay tuned for more (harp pun;)

[@laollamede]

@@bridgetkibbey yay 😊

[@Denise-SA]

Awesome!

[@irinabgparvanova2433]

Awesome ❤

[@nasshera3491]

Fabuleux

[@pwylpollock9117]

This is incredible

[@miamivirtuosi]

Glorious!

[@mateubaucasanso6405]

Incredible

[@koenlamberechts4175]

Fantastique!

[@Reinemichaud]

Magnifique...

[@dreplaysharp]

KILLED IT!!

[@magorzatawieteska7043]

Super, fantastyczne, piękna i utalentowana.

[@lena5669]

sounds like water and butterflies

[@_ceeto_7517]

Hello! It's beautiful! Can you give me the sheet music? Please

[@bridgetkibbey]

Thank you so much! I'd love to encourage you to make your own! I think it's fantastic how we all have a different take on transcribing, and I find that process of making our own transcriptions helps us connect to the music on a deeper level. So I haven't released my version for this reason. Best wishes to you!

[@lvruffino]

Superb

[@maryannmorris5472]

This beautifully crafted piece makes me want to lie beside a calm body of water and look at the sky. Secondly, it makes me feel like I need to confess my sins! :>)

[@bridgetkibbey]

Hahah! Good thing He is love. So glad you took a listen!!

[@maryharp610]

Where can I find a pdf for this music sheet? I'm in love with the arrangement

[@bridgetkibbey]

Dear Mary, I transcribed/adapted the Toccata and Fugue from the original organ score. I highly recommend making your own arrangement! It's a wonderful process that really helped me connect to the instrument in a new way. Best wishes to you!

[@chanmix51]

Your performance lets think Bach wrote this piece for the the harp instrument. Bravo.

[@marymimi11]

The KZbin algorithm says HI! From NPR's Tiny Desk 🌞

[@bridgetkibbey]

Haha! Sometimes it's nice, eh? thank you for finding me!

[@corinnestandish7309]

Bridget Kibbey, where was this shot? It does not look familiar to me but is so beautiful.

[@RosssRoyce]

❤️

[@sureshtrumpet]

💪👍👌

[@truiteteam3428]

Je pensais que la harpe c'était nul mais en fait ça concurrence l'orgue

[@bridgetkibbey]

le meilleur compliment de tous les temps 😂Merci

[@truiteteam3428]

@@bridgetkibbey Ayaa issou 🤣👌

[@DavidLorellHoskins]

*_KA 💥 POW_*

[@t.russell6917]

4:05

[@andymcghee1656]

Wonderful rendition. But next time could you dress as a buxom vampire ?

[@Little99Kitten]

This is really impressive, and your technique is astounding, but I think it's too fast. Just because you can play this fast, doesn't mean you should. I think it takes away the character of the piece, and the listener doesn't have enough time to process everything that's going on. But hey, to each their own!

[@bridgetkibbey]

Dear Rosie, thank you for your transparency and thoughts! In my adaptation of this work, I wanted to convey the potential of a harp, as "delicate" as its viewed, to communicate the drama associated with the work- usually performed on a massive organ filling a cavernous cathedral. To me, these lines and emotional heat came with these tempi, and I'm so very proud of it- but yes, to each their own! You might find the Harpsichord Concerto I posted last week, BWV 1056, to be more to your liking, in form and tempo. All best wishes, Bridget

[@bakelokasam951]

Trop rapide !! C'est une bouillie de son ... . Dommage !! .

[@bridgetkibbey]

A few years of age later, I have to agree;) Sometimes sharing the process is also good! Thank you for listening!

[@considerthelilies91]

Incredible