JS BACH - FANTASIA & FUGUE c minor BWV 537 - JONATHAN SCOTT (ORGAN) ISLE OF MAN

[@OperaNut]

Jonathan playing Bach = Heaven.

[@HansLaros]

One of my favourite pieces to play and listen to by Bach. This rendition of the Fugue in particular, simply blows my mind. A masterclass in itself. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@Rosecrus]

I have just rediscovered this Bach Fantasia & Fugue in c minor after forgetting about it for a long time. I used to be addicted to it, but with all the new music Jonathan serves up, it is sometimes easy to put aside old favorites. Glad to have found it again and realizing why I was so addicted to it. As OperaNut says "Jonathan playing Bach = Heaven". Yes!!! How right you are!

[@floriandevuyst]

One of the most monumental composition by Bach. Stunning

[@floriandevuyst]

The chromatic Fugue theme at 5:56 !

[@floriandevuyst]

The introduction is a counterpoint perfection

[@floriandevuyst]

Surprising that Bach closes this Fantasia-fugue in minor mode ...

[@michaeldeklerk3085]

I played this piece for about 2 years and thought I had mastered it. Perhaps if I played it for another 10 years, I might get somewhere near this rendition. The higher tempo brings so much extra to it. The final return of the fugal theme after the double trill is really spine-tingling. I just cannot imagine how this could be improved upon, though I bet Jonathan Scott would be quick to tell me! Perhaps some sad folk would disapprove of the colourful registration; but I would say it simply speaks for itself. I could clearly see Bach's face lighting up with a broad and lasting smile, and a final emphatic nod of approval. Bravo!

[@frereM]

Agreement is the only possible comment to this. Mr. Scott's interpretation is the most extraordinary I've heard for both voicing, musical interpretation and "musicianship". Bravo! Wonderful instrument, too!

[@pablolopez-monis.antequera4632]

este comentario te eleva a los altares. eres grande Michael!

[@leighackland7989]

The photography is a work of art.

[@zuur303]

I'd already noticed these recordings sounded great over speakers but I'm listening this one on headphones. The performance is flawless but seriously: props to your sound guy. If that is also you, I'm hugely impressed - no hiss, no creaks, just sonic beauty.

[@henrybrearley4442]

I believe that it is his brother, Tom (who is also a pretty decent pianist by any standard!).

[@ZGryphon]

Yup, Tom is the sound recordist and videographer for the channel (in addition to being a pianist, composer, and animator).

[@amorphoustorus5208]

I love how the fugal themes are brought out each time they enter. This is my favorite interpretation by far!

[@manannanshealingtree8198]

Amazing! I played there once under examination conditions and it was a phenomenal experience. Will have to keep an eye out if you ever will return here? Many thank you’s for posting so many great videos!

[@franklintanklin3720]

This whole piece is lovely... but the last 2 minutes especially.... Wow amazing

[@JohnsOrganWorks]

Just so good - I can't stop listening to it.

[@tcharles2466]

"Ditto" my comment regarding this piece at Ripon Cathedral in July 2021! 🇺🇦

[@billraty14]

Thank goodness for switching to diapasons after a few bars. Diapasons really serve this piece well: their plaintiveness complements the sighing motive of the fantasia theme. The instrument has wonderful, well developed flues, and Im glad you put them to use.

[@taniasamhradh]

This is stunning, as usual. Thank you for sharing!

[@Lucifer-nf4uq]

Masterpiece ....Jonathan

[@bengunn99]

This piece is new to me. I like it. Thanks.

[@jamesward95]

The longing, the hope. I know that my Redeemer lives. --Job 19:25-26

[@Nepeta-Leijon]

this... wow. i printed out sheet music for this piece a few days ago because i have to learn something on piano for a recital in a few months and my orchestra played an arrangement of this a while ago... i can play the first line well, i'm learning the second... but this... this is awesome. this is so cool.

[@Offshoreorganbuilder]

Excellent, as always. Many thanks.

[@bach4973]

Stunning! Very interesting registration and nice interpretation.

[@pipeorganfan26]

His Registration Was Superb. Loved How He Coupled The I Think The Trumpet En Chamade & Other Brass In The Pedals & Keeps Adding To The Fullness At The End. Very Rich Contrast With His Use Of The Strong Strings On The Manuels. Brilliantly Played.

[@MateusGedoz]

Amazing!

[@Mr05241948]

Superb

[@isabellaalston9495]

Worthy indeed of the Great Lutheran.

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

Isabella Alston I know a Lutheran dentist. She ain't for shit!

[@pipeorganfan26]

I Am In Heven With The Way You Play That Piece. My Gosh It Was Perfect In Every Sence. The Fugue Was My Highlight. Did You Register Your Piece When You Played It Or Was It registered That Way. I Loved How You Mixed The Rich Luscious Strings With The Triumphal Trumpet Stops I Would Guess With 32 Ft Stops? What Ever It Was I Loved It & Your Played It Perfectly. I Have Never Herd That Fugue Before. I Do Love To Hear New Exciting Organ Music. Especially When One Plays It Like You Play It. BRAVO! BRAVO!

[@Baard2000]

Amazing performance!!! Alleen of the video's!!!! Strange though the low amount of reactions

[@tolick01]

+ Jhr. Humphrey: Beautiful organspel. Merci.

[@achenarmyst2156]

Wow, that final dissonance before the resolution 😯

[@johntiggleman4686]

The Fugue was fantastic! I've only heard that played by Virgil Fox, not the Fantasia.

[@stuartmclaren2402]

Reminds me of how Virgil Fox played the fugue at his Heavy Organ concerts.

[@samshearman5251]

What can you say?

[@larikipe940]

Did you study with Cameron Carpenter?

[@pordzio]

For me it sounded closer to Virgil Fox.

[@larikipe940]

Virgil died in 1980 so Scott couldn't have studied with him. But, yeah, it's certainly in the same style.

[@johnharding2880]

I'm afraid I dislike this performance very much. What I enjoy in the Fantasia, as in a lot of Bach, is its continuity and the unrolling of an almost endless exploration of the original motif. That sense is destroyed by the constant fidgeting around with registration. I don't go to Bach for interesting sonorities. I go to him for the strength of his mind. There's nothing wrong with what he wrong. For God's sake leave it alone. Or if you are going to keep messing around with stops, at least let them balance so that we can hear all the parts.

[@epincion]

I guess Jonathan Scott is not for you then.

[@OldPannonian]

Please, don't let the door hit you on the way out of here...

[@NielsvanderGiessen]

Much too fast...

[@EmeraldPixelGamingEPG]

What’s bad about it being fast,