In Bach’s time it was common practice to arrange the works of other composers for different instruments. The great J S Bach also transcribed solo concertos (for instance violin concertos, wind concertos) of such famous composers as Vivaldi and Marcello for organ solo.

This CD was recorded in Kotka (Finland) on the organ used during the famous Kotka International Organ Competition, and detailed organ information is available in the booklet. It was recorded with the unique ULSI recording system.

Although it is be almost impossible to believe from the lofty position J S Bach occupies in the pantheon of the great composers, during his lifetime he was best known as one of the very greatest virtuosos and improvisers on the harpsichord and organ. He produced works of unrivalled contrapuntal art.

Bach’s transcriptions demand an absolute technical mastery of an order unprecedented at the time. What fun he must have had making these arrangements - a welcome change from the day to day duties that kept him from travelling.

Contents:
- Concerto in A minor BWV593
Original by Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor RV522

- Concerto in D minor BWV596
Original by Vivaldi: Concerto in D minor RV565

- Concerto in C BWV595
After an original by Prince Johann Ernst von Sachsen-Weimar (1696–1715)

- Concerto in D minor BWV974
Original by Alessandro Marcello: Oboe Concerto in D minor

- Concerto in G BWV592
Original by Von Sachsen-Weimar: Concerto in G

- Fugue in D minor BWV539
Original by Bach: Sonata for Violin No.1 in G minor BWV1001: Fuga (Allegro)

- Concerto in C BWV594
Original by Vivaldi: Concerto in D RV208 ‘Grosse Mogul’