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Cantus Firmus - J.S. Bach through his mentors

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Details

Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Bohm, Nicolaus Bruhns, Dietrich Buxtehude, Girolamo Frescobaldi
Artist
Nicola Dolchi
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Jul 24, 2026
Catalog #
BRI97772
UPC
5063758977722

About

This new recording celebrates the Arp Schnitger Organ in the Martinikerk in Groningen, The Netherlands, one of the most famous Baroque organs in Europe. Built by master organ builder Arp Schnitger between 1691 and 1692, it showcases his characteristic North German style, known for it's brilliant, articulate sound and richly layered pipework. Over the centuries, the instrument has been expanded and restored, yet it's original tonal structure remains remarkably intact. Today, it features an impressive array of stops, three manuals, and a powerful pedal division. It's majestic sound and historical significance continue to attract musicians, scholars, and visitors from around the world. The program presents works by Johann Sebastian Bach, in connection with Bach's predecessors, composers who influenced and inspired him: Girolamo Frescobaldi (Capriccio XI), Nicholaus Bruhns (Praeludium in E minor), Dietrich Buxtehude (Ciacona in E minor), and Georg Bohm (Choralvorpsiel, Preludium in C major). A beautifully compiled program, offering a journey over the musical path which ultimately led to the towering genius of Johann Sebastian Bach! Organist, composer, and conductor, Nicola Dolci has an active international concert career, both as a soloist and as an organist, conductor, and continuo player with various European ensembles. He is professor of Organ at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome and at the "Scuola Diocesana di musica Santa Cecilia" in Brescia. Among his various national and international awards are the Second Prize at the prestigious International Martini Organ Competition 2022 in Groningen.

Tracklist 12 tracks

  1. 1 Praeludium in E Minor 10:05
    Track
    1
    Title
    Praeludium in E Minor
    Duration
    10:05
    Composer
    Nicolaus Bruhns
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  2. 2 Ciacona in E Minor, BuxWV 160 05:41
    Track
    2
    Title
    Ciacona in E Minor, BuxWV 160
    Duration
    05:41
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  3. 3 Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her 02:28
    Track
    3
    Title
    Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Georg Böhm
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  4. 4 Praeludium in C Major 05:15
    Track
    4
    Title
    Praeludium in C Major
    Duration
    05:15
    Composer
    Georg Böhm
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  5. 5 Capriccio Il Primo Libro di Capricci: Capriccio XI con l'obbligo di cantare la quinta parte, F. 4.11 08:36
    Track
    5
    Title
    Capriccio Il Primo Libro di Capricci: Capriccio XI con l'obbligo di cantare la quinta parte, F. 4.11
    Duration
    08:36
    Composer
    Girolamo Alessandro Frescobaldi
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  6. 6 Variation 1: Canon all' Ottava 01:44
    Track
    6
    Title
    Variation 1: Canon all' Ottava
    Duration
    01:44
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  7. 7 Variation 2: Canon alla Quinta 01:46
    Track
    7
    Title
    Variation 2: Canon alla Quinta
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  8. 8 Variation 3: Canto fermo in Canone alla Sesta e all' rovescio 03:34
    Track
    8
    Title
    Variation 3: Canto fermo in Canone alla Sesta e all' rovescio
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  9. 9 Variation 4: Canon alla Settima 03:33
    Track
    9
    Title
    Variation 4: Canon alla Settima
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  10. 10 Variation 5: Canon per augmentationem 04:28
    Track
    10
    Title
    Variation 5: Canon per augmentationem
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  11. 11 Prelude 06:41
    Track
    11
    Title
    Prelude
    Duration
    06:41
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci
  12. 12 Fugue 08:26
    Track
    12
    Title
    Fugue
    Duration
    08:26
    Composer
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    Performer
    Nicola Dolci