Bach, J.S. / Graun / Handel - From Venice To Leipzig - Organ Music - Import CD

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Bach, J.S. / Graun / Handel

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In Bach's time, it was common practice to arrange works by other composers for different instruments. J.S. Bach also arranged concertos by Vivaldi and Marcello for solo organ, and although he never visited Italy, he was deeply impressed by the works of the Italian Baroque masters and seems to have incorporated elements of their works, such as concerto forms. However, Bach, being Bach, added his own counterpoint and ornamentation to these works and completed them as his own unique arranged works. Performer Manuel Tomadin has put together a beautiful program of Bach's original works with a marked Italian influence. He is one of Italy's leading organists today, a scholar and passionate musician. Brilliant Classics has a wonderful discography of works by North German composers, performed by Tomadin.