Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Organ Works by Albert Schweitzer / NEW MASTERING. 🎧 Qobuz bit.ly/2W8YYsR Apple Music apple.co/3sU5fo7 🎧 Amazon Music amzn.to/3OxdAeh Tidal bit.ly/3B0mBCz 🎧 Deezer bit.ly/3gp83Ew Spotify spoti.fi/3keO0Ki 🎧 SoundCloud -- RUclips Music bit.ly/423Ccyb 🎧 Naspter, Pandora, Anghami, QQ音乐, LineMusic日本, Awa日本... *Click to activate the English subtitles for the presentation* (00:00-02:00) Chorale Preludes / Recorded 1936 00:00 BWV 611 Christum wir sollen loben 02:30 BWV 731 Liebster Jesus, wir sind hier 05:26 BWV 616 Mit Fried’ und Freud’ ich fahr’ dahin 08:05 BWV 620 Christus, der uns selig macht 10:42 BWV 621 Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund 12:22 BWV 622 O Mensch, bewein’ dein’ Sünde gross 16:40 BWV 768 Sei gegrüsset, Jesu gütig 19:38 BWV 653 An Wasserflüssen Babylon 25:45 BWV 656 O lamn Gottes unschuldig 35:41 BWV 654 Scmücke dich, o liebe Seele 43:30 BWV 665 Jesus Christus unser Heiland 47:46 BWV 625 Christ lag in Todesbanden 50:58 BWV 629 Erschienen ist der herrlich’ Tag Toccata/Fantasia and Fugue / Recorded 1935 51:55 BWV 565 Toccata and Fugue in D minor 1:00:54 BWV 542 Fantasia and Fugue in G minor « The Great » 1:13:23 BWV 578 Fugue in G minor « The Little » 1:17:35 BWV 543 Fugue in A minor 1:26:18 BWV 564 Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major 1:46:26 BWV 542 Fantasia and Fugue in G minor « The Great » Prelude and Fugue / Recorded 1935-36 2:01:08 BWV 534 Prelude and Fugue in F minor 2:11:29 BWV 545 Prelude and Fugue inn C Major 2:18:33 BWV 546 Prelude and Fugue in C minor 2:32:31 BWV 543 Fugue in A minor 2:40:25 BWV 541 Prelude and Fugue in G Major 2:50:07 BWV 547 Prelude and Fugue in C Major 3:02:49 BWV 548 Prelude and Fugue in E minor Organ: Albert Schweitzer Recorded in 1935-36 New mastering in 2021 by AB for CM//RR 🔊 FOLLOW US on SPOTIFY (Profil: CMRR) : spoti.fi/3016eVr 🔊 Download CMRR's recordings in High fidelity audio (QOBUZ) : bit.ly/2M1Eop2 ❤️ If you like CM//RR content, please consider membership at our Patreon page. Thank you :) www.patreon.com/cmrr Albert Schweitzer is a French/German physician, musician and theologian. Son of a pastor who taught him piano at an early age, he began a musical and pastoral university career before completing a doctorate in philosophy and theology. Driven by a deep humanism, he decided to become a doctor. Partisan of a dogmatic liberalism, he was concerned by the African misery and decided to found the hospital of Lambaréné in Gabon. His departure in 1913 allowed him to realize his dream until the war broke out. Sent back to France to internment camps, he will return to Africa only in 1924. It was at this time that he built a larger hospital there, finally being able to devote himself to the humanitarian medicine that was so dear to his heart. It was by performing at piano concerts that he raised funds to support his hospital. The first doctor without borders, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. A musicologist and organist, he had a passion for Bach, to whom he devoted an in-depth study in 1905. Click to activate the English subtitles for the complete presentation. Johann Sebastian Bach PLAYLIST (reference recordings): ruclips.net/video/ZhBXyvk-H6I/видео.html
I knew about Albert Schweitzer de Lambarène as a boy. At that time he was a medical doctor working in Lambarène, a city in Gabon, caring for the natives as a "missionary" physician. He was old, his moustache and hair were white and his face sainctly. He was reputed to be a superb organ player, however I could not hear then any record of him playing. He wrote about organ playing, I read at the time one book by him discussing Bach organ music. He surmised that electrically powered organs were the wrong way to play Bach, as the force of the sound would destroy the delicacy of the music and the subtler nuances were completely lost. He impressed me as a saint or a philosopher. He called himself "Schweizer de Lambarene". Thanks classical music, today is the first time in my life that I can hear him playing his beloved Bach, certainly a reference recording.
He was also a theologian of considerable influence, helping to advance a movement of thought emphasizing the historical Jesus. And an advocate for animals whose "reverence for life" philosophy is worth studying. I like his aphorism "There are two means of refuge from life - music and cats."
I think God cannot be better than Albert Schweitzer, the man I admire most.... By the way, your write-up is really nice...Sincere thanks to you. (From : india)
Must send to my daughter right away....All her letters conclude with this Schweitzer quote, "Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light."
As a young woman when Dr. Albert Schweitzer operated his clinic in Lamborene, Gabon, I wrote a letter to him offering my help aa young teacher. Many. Many months later, I received a letter from his Dutch nurse with a black and white photo of the place where Dr. Schweitzer received his philosophy’ “Reverence for Life”. So, this concert is very meaningful to me. Of course, Dr. Schweitzer had 5 doctorates, one as an organist, as noted here.
Schweitzer was one of my boyhood heroes. How sad that many young people today have never heard of him, and of his wonderful humanity. I believe it was organ recitals he gave to raise money for his hospital. Thank you so much for making these recordings from nearly 90 years ago available!
I was 11 years old when came to know this great man through reading a book about his admirable task of building a hospital in Gabon. His "Reverence for Life" ethical principles - simply described in that book - had a great influence on me as a child. I knew he was also a musician and an organist but never thought I could have the chance to listen to his recordings. And now after so many years I can listen to this nostalgic piece of music thanks to Classical Music and RUclips. Thank you ! You made my day ❤
Albert Schweitzer is a French/German physician, musician and theologian. Son of a pastor who taught him piano at an early age, he began a musical and pastoral university career before completing a doctorate in philosophy and theology. Driven by a deep humanism, he decided to become a doctor. Partisan of a dogmatic liberalism, he was concerned by the African misery and decided to found the hospital of Lambaréné in Gabon. His departure in 1913 allowed him to realize his dream until the war broke out. Sent back to France to internment camps, he will return to Africa only in 1924. It was at this time that he built a larger hospital there, finally being able to devote himself to the humanitarian medicine that was so dear to his heart. It was by performing at piano concerts that he raised funds to support his hospital. The first doctor without borders, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. A musicologist and organist, he had a passion for Bach, to whom he devoted an in-depth study in 1905. Click to activate the English subtitles for the complete presentation. 🔊 FOLLOW US on SPOTIFY (Profil: CMRR) : spoti.fi/3016eVr 🔊 Download CMRR's recordings in High fidelity audio (QOBUZ) : bit.ly/2M1Eop2 ❤️ If you like CM//RR content, please consider membership at our Patreon page. Thank you :) www.patreon.com/cmrr
Quelle surprise ! 1961, mes parents achètent le vinyle 33T Philips Trésors Classiques L 01.434 L " Hommage à Albert Schweitzer " enregistré à l'Eglise paroissiale de Günsbach : oeuvres BWV 565, BWV 538, BWV 622 (2e version), BWV 542 et BWV 641 ! J'avais 10 ans, je savais alors qui était ce grand médecin et humaniste, mais je ne savais pas à cette époque qu'il était aussi organiste et ce disque m'a fait découvrir cet instrument extraordinaire qu'est l'orgue. J'ai conservé ce disque comme un trésor ! Merci pour avoir mis en ligne sur YT ces enregistrements de ce TRES GRAND HOMME...
I didn't know this even existed. I grew up in the 40's and early 50's admiring the missionary doctor but not knowing his work as a theologian on the search for the historical Jesus or his gifts as a musician. I'm so grateful for this!! Thank you.
Mijn eerste orgelplaat kreeg ik van mijn moeder toen ik negen was. Toccata en Fuga in d-klein gespeeld door Albert Schweitzer. Mijn passie voor orgelmuziek was zo groot dat ik 's morgens vroeg op stond om die plaat te beluisteren daar niet zovelen die muziek graag horen. Daar het zo langzaam gespeeld was (langzamer dan hier) heb ik dit stuk op het gehoor leren naspelen. Noten kan ik nog steeds niet lezen daar ik de meeste stukken op gehoor en gevoel speel. Heeft natuurlijk ook zijn nadelen. Maar voor mezelf geeft dit genoeg voldoening. Ik ben ondertussen gepensioneerd en heb mijn hele leven in en tussen de orgels doorgebracht daar ik als orgelbouwer mijn levensroeping heb uitgevoerd. Deze man was wel een belangrijke schakel in mijn hele levensloop.
Yours is a great story of the power of music and well illustrates just how influential certain performers can capture the imagination of young minds and so it was in my case at the age of 11. One day I was taken by a popular and well known piece by Bach played at my school as we processed into the hall for morning assembly and I wanted to hear more of Bach’s music. I gradually developed a love of Bach that has remained with me for nearly 70 yrs since. I went on to play the piano, admittedly poorly, but derived great enjoyment from it.
Speaking at a commencement, he told the graduating students, "I cannot say which of you will be happy but I can tell you that the happy ones will have learned how to make others happy."
This music comes straight from heaven... Played on a real organ, not electrical. The sound is just so pure and alive... Thank you, Classical Music, for posting this unique recording.
Someone who realized the transcendence of Bach`s music. The divine which is in every note of this music and even between the notes. Which can not be explained but experienced. A treasue above al virtuosity. Not only a great physican but also a master of spirituality.
Thank you CM/RR from the bottom of my heart for bringing with a sort of modern resurrection these gems to us! What is distinct and special for dr. Schweitzer’s interpretations is how he has chosen distinct organ register and character for each independent melodical lines of all these contrapunctual works of Bach. And this while keeping the wholeness of this preternatural music. There is a lot of thinking into how Schweitzer interprets Bach and this helps us to be ushered somehow easier in Bach’s universe. Thank you again CM/RR and I suggest you list the names of all people who contributed to this and all your wonderful work for all of us!
Oh, what a treasure, to finally hear his playing of Bach. He, with all his many God-given gifts & wise use, was one of my heroes as I grew up; he continues to be, even as I am now a "grey hair". Thank you for this RUclips presentation.
A éste magnífico intérprete pude escucharlo sólo en la radio. Yo nací en el año en que él murió. Pero gracias a Dios 🙏 están sus grabaciones, que son joyas.
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Talk about learning something new every day!!! I had no idea that Albert Schweitzer was an organist,and, A DAMN GOOD ONE!!! I did know he was a medical doctor, but, not as a doctor of music!!! BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!!!👏👏👏👏✌✌✌✌
A wonderful collection of works. Bach is forever. I highly recommend reading Schweitzer's erudite two volume biography and analysis of Bach and his music.
What a welcomed surprise to find this recording. I always had great respect for Dr. Schweitzer and this performance demonstrates the depth of his humanity. What a gift to all of us.
Éste gran médico filósofo músico teólogo es mi referente dentro de la medicina ya que fue tal vez el primero que habló que la labor del médico es acompañar al paciente para que este último ponga trabajar los mecanismos internos de curación propios del cuerpo. Lo que llamamos el médico interior. Nunca lo había escuchado interpretando el órgano, gracias a quien puso este video.
Wunderschöne und tiefempfundene Interpretation dieser fein oder perfekt komponierten Meisterwerke im relativ langsamen Tempo mit durchsichtigen doch gut phrasierten Tönen der ausgezeichneten Orgel und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Die verbesserte Tonqualität ist auch erstaunlich hoch als originale Aufnahmen von mehr als achtzig Jahren vor. Danke fürs wertvolle Onlinestellen!
Un Très Grand Homme. Une référence pour moi, sa volonté, sa vie, son oeuvre humanitaire, et pourtant, combien de villes honorent cet homme en lui ayant décerné un boulevard, une avenue voir une rue.
One of my earliest LPs was the set of chorale preludes played in this collection. I had have not previously heard his performances of the other works. What I find really interesting are the tempi he uses and his registrations - so very different to what so many organists use now. How difficult it is to know which are nearer to what Bach himself may have adopted. Generally I think Schweitzer's empathy with Bach is greater than many of the contemporary performers who play at crazy unrelenting tempi and unsympathetic registrations.
He is usually overlooked in American organ circles today as being 'out of date'....just as CPE Bach considered his father's music! I have many of his recordings, but not all. This is wonderful to have them all. So rich, I think, are his tempi.
I agree that the recording is priceless. This gentleman is like no other that has walked the face of this Earth. Like others I have marveled at his life and accomplishments . Sadly overlooked in general.
Philips GBL5509 was the first LP vinyl disc I bought, which I played to death, and I got used to the little knocks and sounds as in mit Fried & Freud 6:16 so much so that I missed them in other recordings I heard. So lovely to hear them again after all these years without the jumps and scratches. Some of the terms of Dr Schweitzer's wonderful biography of JSB spring back to mind, particularly stressing the "inner plasticity" of the master's works which many performers lose by attempting to gain speed records in their interpretations, as if they were playing "the flight of the bumblebee".
Oh that younger organists would listen to these and would learn a new sense of Bach's music.....spiritual depth over the ability to play fast the works of Bach.
Mark Herr. «pianoredux», quote: «He was a great humanitarian and Bach scholar but utterly mediocre and pedestrian as an interpreter». Yes, pianoredux is absolutely right. There is no reaons for the young organists to pay any attention to Schweitzer’s playing. Bach tells us by the way he composed that he several times wanted fast tempi.
@@geiryvindeskeland7208 One of the most beautiful things about music is that it follows - if we let her - our intimate pace. And, if I may say, I strongly envy all the people that once a week go and have dinner with JSB himself and perfectly know how to play his music. I wish I could have a beer with him and talk about the ancient reports (Bach played very fast the harpsichord and very slowly the organ) and tell him he doesn't know how to play his scores. Live long and prosper.
Andrea 71, quote: «….ancient reports(Bach played very fast the harpshicord and very slowly the organ)». Andrea - sure, Bach may have played organ music in slow tempi, meditative movements fit in slow pace. But as he composed the pedal in a number of the fugues, he proves that he also played organ compositions in fast tempi. In another video, I tried to explain it to you, but you clearly couldn’t understand my points. Therefore, lest you continue to misinform listeners/readers, I will repeat the information, proving that Bach in a number of organ fugues played quickly, not slowly. BWV 541, the group of semiquavers in the end of the fugue subject are missing.(pedal)BWV 548, the quavers in the end of the fugue subject in the pedal is missing. BWV 549, the semiquavers in the pedal changes to «steps» more easy way to play fast. BWV 566, the semiquavers changes to «steps». BWV 574, second fugue subject, semiquavers replaced with quavers. BWV 578, the final group f semiquavers are missing. And now, BWV 532, 543 and 564. They represent an another kind of simplifying. Bach knew that he would write quavers in all parts(soprano, alto and tenor)in the second half of the fugue subject when the subject appears in the pedal. Therefore, because of the quavers, he could not use quavers also in the pedal, because then the complimentary rhythm would have died, something he could not allowed. Therefore he needed to construct the melody line in the fugue subject so it was possible to play with only semiquavers also with his feet. BWV 543 also shows a little interesting detail whe we are studying the fugue subject in the pedal, he removed one single note! Else it would be very difficult or even impossible to play the subject fast enough with his feet. Remember that the pedal board was plane back then.
@@geiryvindeskeland7208 Gaston Litaize enseñaba que en organos muy grandes como los Cavaillecoll velocidades altas son imposibles, cuanto tardaria en responder una tuberia gigante de 32'?, eran otros tiempos no habian motores electricos todo era fuelleria a mano, me parece que no solamente era un estudioso de Bach, era profundo conocedor y muy inspiradas sus interpretaciones, a mi me impresionan
Por laberinto oscuro camino sin saber donde llegar, la musica me guía y conforta, el destino me aterra y no es seguro, pero continúo, pensando que al final encontraré La Paz.
25:49: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig (Agnus Dei, qui peccata mundi tollit, miserere nobis) BWV 656 "Lamb of God, who takes away our sins, have mercy on us." Last part of Latin Mass.
Provate a leggere che cosa dice Paolo Villaggio su Albert Schweitzer, per esperienza dietta, poi provate a riscrivere tutte le stupidaggini che avete scritto.
He was a great humanitarian and Bach scholar but utterly mediocre and pedestrian as an interpreter. I have always found listening to Schweitzer's recordings (first did so on LP transfers in the 1960s) a trial. There may be an exception here and there, but generally one has the sense of dutiful, diligent, by the book, unnuanced, soporific, unvaryingly vacuous expression.
Some people distinguish themselves by being against, while even themselves don’t know why? Is this the distinction we would like to be remembered I wonder?
Please read what Widor in the preface of the book Schweitzer wrote in 1905, so what Widor said about Schweitzer as organist and then …. It will be a matter of common sense to erase your commentary here…
@nicolaedan1854 Respectfully, sir, I maintain my opinion. Strongly. Widor had his reasons. Sorry if you're offended. I'm an experienced and accomplished musician myself. De gustibus non est disputandum.
@@nicolaedan1854 I'm appalled by your tone. It is extraordinarily patronizing. Although you think you do, you don't own a patent on truth. You seem to think that a difference with your opinion is a prima facie sign of intellectual inferiority. You ought to take a clue from Voltaire rather than Goethe.
00:00 BWV 611 Christum wir sollen loben - We should praise Christ 02:30 BWV 731 Liebster Jesus, wir sind hier - Dearest Jesus, we are here 05:26 BWV 616 Mit Fried’ und Freud’ ich fahr’ dahin - With peace and joy I depart 08:05 BWV 620 Christus, der uns selig macht - Christ, who makes us blessed 10:42 BWV 621 Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund - When Jesus stood by the cross 12:22 BWV 622 O Mensch, bewein’ dein’ Sünde gross - O man, bewail thy grievous sin 16:40 BWV 768 Sei gegrüsset, Jesu gütig - Hail, Jesus kind and gracious 19:38 BWV 653 An Wasserflüssen Babylon - By the rivers of Babylon 25:45 BWV 656 O lamn Gottes unschuldig - O Lamb of God innocent 35:41 BWV 654 Scmücke dich, o liebe Seele - Adorn yourself, O dear soul 43:30 BWV 665 Jesus Christus unser Heiland - Jesus Christ our Savior 47:46 BWV 625 Christ lag in Todesbanden - Christ lay in death’s bonds 50:58 BWV 629 Erschienen ist der herrlich’ Tag - The glorious day has appeared
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Chorale Preludes / Recorded 1936
00:00 BWV 611 Christum wir sollen loben
02:30 BWV 731 Liebster Jesus, wir sind hier
05:26 BWV 616 Mit Fried’ und Freud’ ich fahr’ dahin
08:05 BWV 620 Christus, der uns selig macht
10:42 BWV 621 Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund
12:22 BWV 622 O Mensch, bewein’ dein’ Sünde gross
16:40 BWV 768 Sei gegrüsset, Jesu gütig
19:38 BWV 653 An Wasserflüssen Babylon
25:45 BWV 656 O lamn Gottes unschuldig
35:41 BWV 654 Scmücke dich, o liebe Seele
43:30 BWV 665 Jesus Christus unser Heiland
47:46 BWV 625 Christ lag in Todesbanden
50:58 BWV 629 Erschienen ist der herrlich’ Tag
Toccata/Fantasia and Fugue / Recorded 1935
51:55 BWV 565 Toccata and Fugue in D minor
1:00:54 BWV 542 Fantasia and Fugue in G minor « The Great »
1:13:23 BWV 578 Fugue in G minor « The Little »
1:17:35 BWV 543 Fugue in A minor
1:26:18 BWV 564 Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major
1:46:26 BWV 542 Fantasia and Fugue in G minor « The Great »
Prelude and Fugue / Recorded 1935-36
2:01:08 BWV 534 Prelude and Fugue in F minor
2:11:29 BWV 545 Prelude and Fugue inn C Major
2:18:33 BWV 546 Prelude and Fugue in C minor
2:32:31 BWV 543 Fugue in A minor
2:40:25 BWV 541 Prelude and Fugue in G Major
2:50:07 BWV 547 Prelude and Fugue in C Major
3:02:49 BWV 548 Prelude and Fugue in E minor
Organ: Albert Schweitzer
Recorded in 1935-36
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Albert Schweitzer is a French/German physician, musician and theologian. Son of a pastor who taught him piano at an early age, he began a musical and pastoral university career before completing a doctorate in philosophy and theology.
Driven by a deep humanism, he decided to become a doctor. Partisan of a dogmatic liberalism, he was concerned by the African misery and decided to found the hospital of Lambaréné in Gabon. His departure in 1913 allowed him to realize his dream until the war broke out. Sent back to France to internment camps, he will return to Africa only in 1924. It was at this time that he built a larger hospital there, finally being able to devote himself to the humanitarian medicine that was so dear to his heart.
It was by performing at piano concerts that he raised funds to support his hospital. The first doctor without borders, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. A musicologist and organist, he had a passion for Bach, to whom he devoted an in-depth study in 1905. Click to activate the English subtitles for the complete presentation.
Johann Sebastian Bach PLAYLIST (reference recordings): ruclips.net/video/ZhBXyvk-H6I/видео.html
I knew about Albert Schweitzer de Lambarène as a boy. At that time he was a medical doctor working in Lambarène, a city in Gabon, caring for the natives as a "missionary" physician. He was old, his moustache and hair were white and his face sainctly. He was reputed to be a superb organ player, however I could not hear then any record of him playing. He wrote about organ playing, I read at the time one book by him discussing Bach organ music. He surmised that electrically powered organs were the wrong way to play Bach, as the force of the sound would destroy the delicacy of the music and the subtler nuances were completely lost. He impressed me as a saint or a philosopher. He called himself "Schweizer de Lambarene". Thanks classical music, today is the first time in my life that I can hear him playing his beloved Bach, certainly a reference recording.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Great.
He was also a theologian of considerable influence, helping to advance a movement of thought emphasizing the historical Jesus. And an advocate for animals whose "reverence for life" philosophy is worth studying. I like his aphorism "There are two means of refuge from life - music and cats."
I think God cannot be better than Albert Schweitzer, the man I admire most....
By the way, your write-up is really nice...Sincere thanks to you.
(From : india)
@@parthachakraborty6231 Thanks for your kind comment.
Must send to my daughter right away....All her letters conclude with this Schweitzer quote, "Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light."
May I know the name of the book, please?
As a young woman when Dr. Albert Schweitzer operated his clinic in Lamborene, Gabon, I wrote a letter to him offering my help aa young teacher. Many. Many months later, I received a letter from his Dutch nurse with a black and white photo of the place where Dr. Schweitzer received his philosophy’ “Reverence for Life”. So, this concert is very meaningful to me. Of course, Dr. Schweitzer had 5 doctorates, one as an organist, as noted here.
Schweitzer was one of my boyhood heroes. How sad that many young people today have never heard of him, and of his wonderful humanity.
I believe it was organ recitals he gave to raise money for his hospital.
Thank you so much for making these recordings from nearly 90 years ago available!
Of course, I appreciate him as a physician and humanist, but form me he is a Bach expert and outstanding organ player.
I was 11 years old when came to know this great man through reading a book about his admirable task of building a hospital in Gabon.
His "Reverence for Life" ethical principles - simply described in that book - had a great influence on me as a child.
I knew he was also a musician and an organist but never thought I could have the chance to listen to his recordings. And now after so many years I can listen to this nostalgic piece of music thanks to Classical Music and RUclips.
Thank you ! You made my day ❤
Albert Schweitzer is a French/German physician, musician and theologian. Son of a pastor who taught him piano at an early age, he began a musical and pastoral university career before completing a doctorate in philosophy and theology. Driven by a deep humanism, he decided to become a doctor. Partisan of a dogmatic liberalism, he was concerned by the African misery and decided to found the hospital of Lambaréné in Gabon. His departure in 1913 allowed him to realize his dream until the war broke out. Sent back to France to internment camps, he will return to Africa only in 1924. It was at this time that he built a larger hospital there, finally being able to devote himself to the humanitarian medicine that was so dear to his heart. It was by performing at piano concerts that he raised funds to support his hospital. The first doctor without borders, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. A musicologist and organist, he had a passion for Bach, to whom he devoted an in-depth study in 1905. Click to activate the English subtitles for the complete presentation.
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Quelle surprise ! 1961, mes parents achètent le vinyle 33T Philips Trésors Classiques L 01.434 L " Hommage à Albert Schweitzer " enregistré à l'Eglise paroissiale de Günsbach : oeuvres BWV 565, BWV 538, BWV 622 (2e version), BWV 542 et BWV 641 ! J'avais 10 ans, je savais alors qui était ce grand médecin et humaniste, mais je ne savais pas à cette époque qu'il était aussi organiste et ce disque m'a fait découvrir cet instrument extraordinaire qu'est l'orgue. J'ai conservé ce disque comme un trésor ! Merci pour avoir mis en ligne sur YT ces enregistrements de ce TRES GRAND HOMME...
I didn't know this even existed. I grew up in the 40's and early 50's admiring the missionary doctor but not knowing his work as a theologian on the search for the historical Jesus or his gifts as a musician. I'm so grateful for this!! Thank you.
We have a hospital named after him, never even knew he was into music in general until seeing this video. Fascinating
Mijn eerste orgelplaat kreeg ik van mijn moeder toen ik negen was. Toccata en Fuga in d-klein gespeeld door Albert Schweitzer.
Mijn passie voor orgelmuziek was zo groot dat ik 's morgens vroeg op stond om die plaat te beluisteren daar niet zovelen die muziek graag horen. Daar het zo langzaam gespeeld was (langzamer dan hier) heb ik dit stuk op het gehoor leren naspelen. Noten kan ik nog steeds niet lezen daar ik de meeste stukken op gehoor en gevoel speel. Heeft natuurlijk ook zijn nadelen. Maar voor mezelf geeft dit genoeg voldoening. Ik ben ondertussen gepensioneerd en heb mijn hele leven in en tussen de orgels doorgebracht daar ik als orgelbouwer mijn levensroeping heb uitgevoerd. Deze man was wel een belangrijke schakel in mijn hele levensloop.
Yours is a great story of the power of music and well illustrates just how influential certain performers can capture the imagination of young minds and so it was in my case at the age of 11. One day I was taken by a popular and well known piece by Bach played at my school as we processed into the hall for morning assembly and I wanted to hear more of Bach’s music. I gradually developed a love of Bach that has remained with me for nearly 70 yrs since. I went on to play the piano, admittedly poorly, but derived great enjoyment from it.
Speaking at a commencement, he told the graduating students, "I cannot say which of you will be happy but I can tell you that the happy ones will have learned how to make others happy."
This music comes straight from heaven... Played on a real organ, not electrical. The sound is just so pure and alive... Thank you, Classical Music, for posting this unique recording.
Someone who realized the transcendence of Bach`s music. The divine which is in every note of this music and even between the notes. Which can not be explained but experienced. A treasue above al virtuosity. Not only a great physican but also a master of spirituality.
Thank you CM/RR from the bottom of my heart for bringing with a sort of modern resurrection these gems to us!
What is distinct and special for dr. Schweitzer’s interpretations is how he has chosen distinct organ register and character for each independent melodical lines of all these contrapunctual works of Bach. And this while keeping the wholeness of this preternatural music.
There is a lot of thinking into how Schweitzer interprets Bach and this helps us to be ushered somehow easier in Bach’s universe.
Thank you again CM/RR and I suggest you list the names of all people who contributed to this and all your wonderful work for all of us!
I have a special link with Schweitzer ‘cause I’m a medical doctor and an organist. ❤️
I never heard Bach's organ music being so moving. This is so beautiful that my eyes are filled with tears.
Die alte Schule des Bachspiels. Wunderschön vor allem die Choralbearbeitungen.
Oh, what a treasure, to finally hear his playing of Bach. He, with all his many God-given gifts & wise use, was one of my heroes as I grew up; he continues to be, even as I am now a "grey hair". Thank you for this RUclips presentation.
His recordings are a priceless treasure.
A éste magnífico intérprete pude escucharlo sólo en la radio. Yo nací en el año en que él murió. Pero gracias a Dios 🙏 están sus grabaciones, que son joyas.
🎵 The diverse emotions conveyed through classical music are awe-inspiring. Whether it's the delicate tunes of Baroque, the passionate allure of Romantic pieces, or the avant-garde artistry of modern compositions, each genre offers a unique sonic experience. 🌈🎻
He was a wonderful, multi talented gentleman.
Talk about learning something new every day!!!
I had no idea that Albert Schweitzer was an organist,and, A DAMN GOOD ONE!!! I did know he was a medical doctor, but, not as a doctor of music!!! BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!!!👏👏👏👏✌✌✌✌
A wonderful collection of works. Bach is forever. I highly recommend reading Schweitzer's erudite two volume biography and analysis of Bach and his music.
FASCINANT , EXTRAORDINAIRE ENVOÛTANT SANS-PAROLES MERCI
A truly great man. The depth of his understanding of Bach is impressive. A wonderful discovery to me.
What a welcomed surprise to find this recording. I always had great respect for Dr. Schweitzer and this performance demonstrates the depth of his humanity. What a gift to all of us.
It's wonderful to hear Bach on an organ like this.
Éste gran médico filósofo músico teólogo es mi referente dentro de la medicina ya que fue tal vez el primero que habló que la labor del médico es acompañar al paciente para que este último ponga trabajar los mecanismos internos de curación propios del cuerpo. Lo que llamamos el médico interior. Nunca lo había escuchado interpretando el órgano, gracias a quien puso este video.
Beautiful Performance of Albe⭐️rt Schweitzer that have let a great work...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Rest in Peace❤️😍🌏That do so much...Remember us!
His revised Bach work and interpretations are very personal and original.
Wunderschöne und tiefempfundene Interpretation dieser fein oder perfekt komponierten Meisterwerke im relativ langsamen Tempo mit durchsichtigen doch gut phrasierten Tönen der ausgezeichneten Orgel und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Die verbesserte Tonqualität ist auch erstaunlich hoch als originale Aufnahmen von mehr als achtzig Jahren vor. Danke fürs wertvolle Onlinestellen!
Ob ich mich richtig erinnere, sagte Schweitzer irgendwo, daß man Bach so langsam wie möglich spielen sollte.
ALBERT SCHWEITZER, ejemplo de humanidad tocando la música de BACH, autor del gran libro BACH EL MÚSICO POETA.
GRAN DOCUMENTO. GRAN EMOCIÓN. GRACIAS
At Colmar, there is a lycée Albert Schweitzer, testament to this man’s legend
These chorales are soooo beautiful. How inspiring they are towards worship.
Thank you for posting this.
What a great privilege to have this available - for everyone - a monument to this great man.
Absolutely fantastic man!
Awesome! One of the greatest physicians of our time. And such a brilliant recording.
Bach always rocks.
Ik was bijna vergeten dat Schweitzer heeft bestaan, en had hem nooit orgel horen spelen. Een bijzondere ervaring!
Un Très Grand Homme. Une référence pour moi, sa volonté, sa vie, son oeuvre humanitaire, et pourtant, combien de villes honorent cet homme en lui ayant décerné un boulevard, une avenue voir une rue.
One of my earliest LPs was the set of chorale preludes played in this collection. I had have not previously heard his performances of the other works. What I find really interesting are the tempi he uses and his registrations - so very different to what so many organists use now. How difficult it is to know which are nearer to what Bach himself may have adopted. Generally I think Schweitzer's empathy with Bach is greater than many of the contemporary performers who play at crazy unrelenting tempi and unsympathetic registrations.
He is usually overlooked in American organ circles today as being 'out of date'....just as CPE Bach considered his father's music! I have many of his recordings, but not all. This is wonderful to have them all. So rich, I think, are his tempi.
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I agree that the recording is priceless. This gentleman is like no other that has walked the face of this Earth. Like others I have marveled at his life and accomplishments . Sadly overlooked in general.
Thank you. As a scholar of Sweitzer and an organist this is a wonderful reference.
This sorrowful melody is deep and unfathomable and immeasurable
Peace and good from Montevideo. Thanks to God for these two genius.
I only listen to Bach's organ pieces when Schweitzer is performing.
Admirable in every sense.
Thank you. He was one of my heroes.
Philips GBL5509 was the first LP vinyl disc I bought, which I played to death, and I got used to the little knocks and sounds as in mit Fried & Freud 6:16 so much so that I missed them in other recordings I heard. So lovely to hear them again after all these years without the jumps and scratches. Some of the terms of Dr Schweitzer's wonderful biography of JSB spring back to mind, particularly stressing the "inner plasticity" of the master's works which many performers lose by attempting to gain speed records in their interpretations, as if they were playing "the flight of the bumblebee".
GRAZIE per aver condiviso queste mirabili interpretazioni, dalle quali trapela veramente l'essenza dell'animo religioso del grande Bach!
Pure art. Thank you for posting
what a nice document.
Oh that younger organists would listen to these and would learn a new sense of Bach's music.....spiritual depth over the ability to play fast the works of Bach.
Mark
Herr. «pianoredux», quote: «He was a great humanitarian and Bach scholar but utterly mediocre and pedestrian as an interpreter». Yes, pianoredux is absolutely right. There is no reaons for the young organists to pay any attention to Schweitzer’s playing. Bach tells us by the way he composed that he several times wanted fast tempi.
@@geiryvindeskeland7208 One of the most beautiful things about music is that it follows - if we let her - our intimate pace. And, if I may say, I strongly envy all the people that once a week go and have dinner with JSB himself and perfectly know how to play his music. I wish I could have a beer with him and talk about the ancient reports (Bach played very fast the harpsichord and very slowly the organ) and tell him he doesn't know how to play his scores.
Live long and prosper.
Andrea 71, quote: «….ancient reports(Bach played very fast the harpshicord and very slowly the organ)». Andrea - sure, Bach may have played organ music in slow tempi, meditative movements fit in slow pace. But as he composed the pedal in a number of the fugues, he proves that he also played organ compositions in fast tempi. In another video, I tried to explain it to you, but you clearly couldn’t understand my points. Therefore, lest you continue to misinform listeners/readers, I will repeat the information, proving that Bach in a number of organ fugues played quickly, not slowly. BWV 541, the group of semiquavers in the end of the fugue subject are missing.(pedal)BWV 548, the quavers in the end of the fugue subject in the pedal is missing. BWV 549, the semiquavers in the pedal changes to «steps» more easy way to play fast. BWV 566, the semiquavers changes to «steps». BWV 574, second fugue subject, semiquavers replaced with quavers. BWV 578, the final group f semiquavers are missing. And now, BWV 532, 543 and 564. They represent an another kind of simplifying. Bach knew that he would write quavers in all parts(soprano, alto and tenor)in the second half of the fugue subject when the subject appears in the pedal. Therefore, because of the quavers, he could not use quavers also in the pedal, because then the complimentary rhythm would have died, something he could not allowed. Therefore he needed to construct the melody line in the fugue subject so it was possible to play with only semiquavers also with his feet. BWV 543 also shows a little interesting detail whe we are studying the fugue subject in the pedal, he removed one single note! Else it would be very difficult or even impossible to play the subject fast enough with his feet. Remember that the pedal board was plane back then.
@@geiryvindeskeland7208 Gaston Litaize enseñaba que en organos muy grandes como los Cavaillecoll velocidades altas son imposibles, cuanto tardaria en responder una tuberia gigante de 32'?, eran otros tiempos no habian motores electricos todo era fuelleria a mano, me parece que no solamente era un estudioso de Bach, era profundo conocedor y muy inspiradas sus interpretaciones, a mi me impresionan
Jesus, I don’t know how to translate this. Is it Spanish?
-- Великолепно ! Спасибо за публикацию !
Among the many ways to play these works well, this is one of the best. Hoomeyow!!
Monumental. Thank you.
It's like coming home. Nice remastering!
Albert Schweitzer is the authoritative author of the Biography of J S Bach published in 3 volumes in the early 20th century.
Those fugues though... An incredible man.
Thanks, finally we have them all in one piece !
Thanks a lot 🎼 🕊️
La musica de Bach es inefable y el dr Schweitzer la enaltace aun mas...
Simply divine...
Le génial Albert Schweitzer
დიდი მადლობა!
Por laberinto oscuro camino sin saber donde llegar, la musica me guía y conforta, el destino me aterra y no es seguro, pero continúo, pensando que al final encontraré La Paz.
Huge memories!!
A béke tudományos, hömpölygő, nagyon egyszerű műve.
Merci !
Very fine interpretations, IMHO. I am not so fond of the modern ones.
🙏❤️❤️❤️
Bellísimo!
Sublime
Treasure of mankind
rewelka, dzięk
just listening to this makes me feel sooo slow! like i'm a turtle or something lol lmao 💀
真棒！
施魏策尔也因其钢琴演奏而闻名。有他的钢琴艺术视频吗？
Il était temps!
Seems restored from original shellac records. Am I right?
Very few people, as my ears can tell, can play vollendt music like this…
Sorry if this was already answered, but does anyone know which organ(s) Dr. Schweitzer is playing in these beautiful performances?
Some commentary said he plays in gundsbach Church in France Alsace
25:49: O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig (Agnus Dei, qui peccata mundi tollit, miserere nobis) BWV 656
"Lamb of God, who takes away our sins, have mercy on us."
Last part of Latin Mass.
💚💚💚🍀
Anyone can tell me what hz he played? It was 432hz?
BachAlertSchweitzer
He wrote against the atomic bomb tests,an apostle of non violence having witnessed the destructions and sufferings of his own country Alsace !
Which organ?
Welke orgels of welk orgel horen we hier?
De foto is de speeltafel van Deventer. En zo goed als ik dit orgel ken durf ik te zeggen dat deze opname niet van daar is.
Provate a leggere che cosa dice Paolo Villaggio su Albert Schweitzer, per esperienza dietta, poi provate a riscrivere tutte le stupidaggini che avete scritto.
If he was French why would he have been interned?
He was a great humanitarian and Bach scholar but utterly mediocre and pedestrian as an interpreter. I have always found listening to Schweitzer's recordings (first did so on LP transfers in the 1960s) a trial. There may be an exception here and there, but generally one has the sense of dutiful, diligent, by the book, unnuanced, soporific, unvaryingly vacuous expression.
Some people distinguish themselves by being against, while even themselves don’t know why? Is this the distinction we would like to be remembered I wonder?
Please read what Widor in the preface of the book Schweitzer wrote in 1905, so what Widor said about Schweitzer as organist and then …. It will be a matter of common sense to erase your commentary here…
@nicolaedan1854 Respectfully, sir, I maintain my opinion. Strongly. Widor had his reasons. Sorry if you're offended. I'm an experienced and accomplished musician myself. De gustibus non est disputandum.
I am not offended at all but I am appalled…. Licht, mehr licht!
@@nicolaedan1854 I'm appalled by your tone. It is extraordinarily patronizing. Although you think you do, you don't own a patent on truth. You seem to think that a difference with your opinion is a prima facie sign of intellectual inferiority. You ought to take a clue from Voltaire rather than Goethe.
00:00 BWV 611 Christum wir sollen loben - We should praise Christ
02:30 BWV 731 Liebster Jesus, wir sind hier - Dearest Jesus, we are here
05:26 BWV 616 Mit Fried’ und Freud’ ich fahr’ dahin - With peace and joy I depart
08:05 BWV 620 Christus, der uns selig macht - Christ, who makes us blessed
10:42 BWV 621 Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund - When Jesus stood by the cross
12:22 BWV 622 O Mensch, bewein’ dein’ Sünde gross - O man, bewail thy grievous sin
16:40 BWV 768 Sei gegrüsset, Jesu gütig - Hail, Jesus kind and gracious
19:38 BWV 653 An Wasserflüssen Babylon - By the rivers of Babylon
25:45 BWV 656 O lamn Gottes unschuldig - O Lamb of God innocent
35:41 BWV 654 Scmücke dich, o liebe Seele - Adorn yourself, O dear soul
43:30 BWV 665 Jesus Christus unser Heiland - Jesus Christ our Savior
47:46 BWV 625 Christ lag in Todesbanden - Christ lay in death’s bonds
50:58 BWV 629 Erschienen ist der herrlich’ Tag - The glorious day has appeared