Fantasia and Fugue in G minor - BWV 542 played by Sietze de Vries

This performance was part of a concert given by Sietze de Vries on January 21, 2023.
Sietze de Vries is internationally active both as a concert organist and church musician. His organ teachers included, among others, Wim van Beek and Jos van der Kooy, the latter with whom De Vries also studied improvisation, as well as with Jan Jongepier. In addition to his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees he also holds the Dutch professional church music certificate with a specialisation in improvisation.
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[@christianschwarz1574]

Finally. It took me a long time to hear the Fugue (and also the Fantasia) in such a beautiful tempo. Most organists see it as a technical racetrack, but forget the music. Thank you very much for this.

[@joscallinet6260]

Beautifully said! Sietze de Vries is a true master of his art - he never lets technique get in the way of the music he so clearly adores and respects. He allows the music to speak for itself.

[@martincostantini_]

This is an excellent performance. The interpretation, the registration, it feels danced, and the different voices can be appreciated in their own. Perfect!

[@jensswales]

super well articulated👍