Miss Bish is without peer. Her interpretation of Bach is, my opinion, perfection. I think the speed she plays Bach is a reflection of Bach's joy in his God and Creator. Some play Bach like a dirge. Not she. She is fearless and makes Bach's praise of the Divine soar. Brava and thank you!
As an organist myself I appreciate her interpretations of the music. As a former music teacher I always encouraged my students to learn the notes first then make them yours own. The composer writes the musician interprets. You can be a great technician but play with no feeling. Ms. BISH plays with her heart which makes it so enjoyable to listen to.
Just MAGNIFICENT! There is no greater organ virtuoso than this remarkable woman -- and no greater composer than Johann Sebastian Bach.. What brilliance! What JUBILIATION! BRAVO! BRAVISSIMO!
Sorry for my bad English. Is she a great virtuoso when we are talking about Bach? Maybe she is, but she is sheating. She play the pedal also with her heels. It is more easy that way.
In general, Bach didn't played with heels, still I'm sure he did some excepions. Playing without heels indicate the original tempo better than use the heels all the way. We also loose the non legato. With heels it sounds more legato, unwanted in large rooms with echo.( Yes I know, my English is terrible.)
Thank you, Diane, for bringing organs and the great music of the centuries back into the limelight!!! Who will be the next great Bish? I've seen other girls wear the shoes at organ camps...but none compare to you. Thank you!
Genuine inspiration, as well as deep knowledge and experience...what a rich and varied background Ms. Bish brings...I'm so thankful for her great influence on all of the music world.
It appalls me that unknown organists dare to criticize this woman because she has "cashed in" on her expertise by having her own television program, numerous concerts, and recordings. I just call that plain old jealousy!!!!!!!!
The Jimmy Hendrix of the pipe organ! This woman rocks! Some people complained about the speed in some parts, I thought she was fantastic and this piece is so underrated its now among my favorites... right next to my Led Zeppelin vinyls.
One of Bach's many unheralded and underplayed great pieces. The prelude ending is done with great artistry. I thought the fugue was done too fast but modern organs make this possible. Still, even with the increased speed the articulation by Ms. Bish is still very, very good. Just a personal preference ... I like the fugue less rushed.
Are you by any chance THE John Perry -- Cécile Staub Genhart's very finest pupil by her own admission? If so, I bow to your superior wisdom and knowledge. I studied with her too but several years after you. At any rate, I felt the same way about the fugue, because it seemed "unbelievable" at first, but I've listened to it five times now, and, sir, it is not RUSHED. It is simply a stunning exhibition of colossal virtuosity. I DID hear Ms Bish make a determined effort to steady herself and "dig in" a bit toward the end -- "putting on the brakes," as Mrs. G would say, but I think it only added to the intensity of the performance -- gave it more WEIGHT and gave the ending greater impact and a greater sense of finality. Very few could get away with playing at this tempo, and not crash and burn somewhere along the way. Bish obviously can. Playing seems as natural to her as breathing.
John Perry, I am sorry for my inadequate English. Quote: "I thought the fugue was done too fast but modern organs make this possible." Joyn, don't mislead the readers. Bach was able to play at the same tempi on the organs in his lifetime.
Astonishing virtuosity. Diane makes it all seem so effortless and instinctive even. I've heard previous attempts by less competent players take the fugue at such a speed come to grief within minutes of launch. No chance of that happening with M/s Bish!
bravo, diane, for performing this piece on an evolved instrument. i believe bach would have loved this and i challenge anyone who disagrees to explain why joshua bell performs the solo violin partitas on a "modern" violin without criticism.
Fast is not bad in and of itself. What's important is that the playing is MUSICAL! I don't find breakneck speeds to be particularly conducive to musicality any more than deadly slow playing would be. The correct tempo contributes in part to the musicality of a performance. It's not an exact science as many factors determine the suitability of a particular tempo, such as size of the room, acoustics, the instrument, how frequently harmonies are changing, composer's intent, etc. A range of tempi 'feels' right to an experienced player. To make a long story short--She's playing TOO FAST!
Such namby-pamby comments on here-this lass is a great player-it's aal doon ti taste-those who don't like her shud stay away from the site and let other people enjoy the music. Qualified criticism is always good at times but picking on the clothes she is wearing ,or her heels[spelt correctly here...not "heals"....doctors heal!],is just plain jealosy. Tell you what,as an ex coalminer,it makes me think I wouldn't want some of these namby-numties doon a mine 1000 feet under the north sea,as working mates..["Marra's"],and my life depending on thei r gumption and common-sense......if this is how some of them talk and think!!!! Leave the Lass alone and just enjoy her playing-and if you can do better....post yourself up here so we can all enjoy your playing also....!!! 'Nuff Sed!
This was probably recorded for “The Joy of Music” and she might have had to get it done with a time limit. Even if she didn’t I have no problem with the pace. I would much rather hear it played this way than suffer through some plodding performance.
Prelude was good, the fugue was god awful- why why why do Americans ruin European masterful music by the likes of Bach, buxtehude and widor by insisting on playing it at such ridiculous speeds that it becomes a washed out blend of noise so much so that the intricacies are lost and the themes and especially the left hand can’t even be heard??? Please stop it - for example widor himself can be heard playing his toccata and the acoustic and action wouldn’t have allowed for it to be played at light speed like bish and other Americans seem to play it at- it always sounds so fast that it’s majesty is completely lost, to be considered a great American organist all you have to do is ignore tempos and be able to play at a million miles an hour- Fox was another awful organist - showy and all about the showmanship and this accuracy is lost - his music was studied when in uni and the number of wrong notes he played was almost embarrassing- when you hear great british, German and french organists they understand the music far better than most American organists I’ve listened to with exceptions such and Paul Jacobs who is a genius when it comes to the likes of Bach etc
Ed Hanslick, I am sorry for my inadequate English. I disagree with you. Both the fugue and the preludium has elements that give the performer the possibility to show off his skills. Bach wanted to impress people, he wanted to show what eas possible to play with his fingers and feet. The fugue subject is constructed for high tempo.
![Bach, TRIPLE FUGUE "ST. ANNE" [BWV 552] - Diane Bish](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZjytB5cZd9E/mqdefault.jpg)
![Toccata & Fugue in d minor for Two Organists [BWV 565] | Diane Bish & Simon Preston at Coral Ridge](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/dyYn2snG3HA/mqdefault.jpg)
Miss Bish is without peer. Her interpretation of Bach is, my opinion, perfection. I think the speed she plays Bach is a reflection of Bach's joy in his God and Creator. Some play Bach like a dirge. Not she. She is fearless and makes Bach's praise of the Divine soar. Brava and thank you!
She makes it seem effortless!! And we know it is not! Brava Diane Bish and thank you!
I love that piece, masterly performed. What a joy to listen to it. Thank you so much Diane Bish, may God bless you. 💝🎼
As an organist myself I appreciate her interpretations of the music. As a former music teacher I always encouraged my students to learn the notes first then make them yours own. The composer writes the musician interprets. You can be a great technician but play with no feeling. Ms. BISH plays with her heart which makes it so enjoyable to listen to.
Quintessential Diane Bish, as always in a killer mood to render what she knows best to do.
Playing it by memory and with her eyes closed! Impressive as always
All other versions I've heard scream of academia. This here is full of God. He is everywhere in this.
find any performance by virgil fox.
Just MAGNIFICENT! There is no greater organ virtuoso than this remarkable woman -- and no greater composer than Johann Sebastian Bach.. What brilliance! What JUBILIATION! BRAVO! BRAVISSIMO!
Sorry for my bad English. Is she a great virtuoso when we are talking about Bach? Maybe she is, but she is sheating. She play the pedal also with her heels. It is more easy that way.
geir øyvind eskeland What does it matter if she uses her heels? Bach didn't have the pedalboard we have.
In general, Bach didn't played with heels, still I'm sure he did some excepions. Playing without heels indicate the original tempo better than use the heels all the way. We also loose the non legato. With heels it sounds more legato, unwanted in large rooms with echo.( Yes I know, my English is terrible.)
+geir øyvind eskeland In general music in that time period did not use heals. Toe only.
How do you know he didn't play with heels? Some parts of his music are impossible to play without heels...
Thank you, Diane, for bringing organs and the great music of the centuries back into the limelight!!! Who will be the next great Bish? I've seen other girls wear the shoes at organ camps...but none compare to you. Thank you!
I love the explosion of sound at 3:09-3:12... WOW!
Genuine inspiration, as well as deep knowledge and experience...what a rich and varied background Ms. Bish brings...I'm so thankful for her great influence on all of the music world.
It appalls me that unknown organists dare to criticize this woman because she has "cashed in" on her expertise by having her own television program, numerous concerts, and recordings. I just call that plain old jealousy!!!!!!!!
Derek Thompson ???-hhhggfffddds#
I agree! Plain old jealousy. God has blessed this very sophisticated lady with talent and money which she uses for His glory!
yep. Jealous. She is truly a Master
"Worthy are thou, Oh Lord!" Never heard it performed so gloriously. Thank you for sharing.
Stunning
The Jimmy Hendrix of the pipe organ! This woman rocks! Some people complained about the speed in some parts, I thought she was fantastic and this piece is so underrated its now among my favorites... right next to my Led Zeppelin vinyls.
One of Bach's many unheralded and underplayed great pieces. The prelude ending is done with great artistry. I thought the fugue was done too fast but modern organs make this possible. Still, even with the increased speed the articulation by Ms. Bish is still very, very good. Just a personal preference ... I like the fugue less rushed.
Are you by any chance THE John Perry -- Cécile Staub Genhart's very finest pupil by her own admission? If so, I bow to your superior wisdom and knowledge. I studied with her too but several years after you. At any rate, I felt the same way about the fugue, because it seemed "unbelievable" at first, but I've listened to it five times now, and, sir, it is not RUSHED. It is simply a stunning exhibition of colossal virtuosity. I DID hear Ms Bish make a determined effort to steady herself and "dig in" a bit toward the end -- "putting on the brakes," as Mrs. G would say, but I think it only added to the intensity of the performance -- gave it more WEIGHT and gave the ending greater impact and a greater sense of finality. Very few could get away with playing at this tempo, and not crash and burn somewhere along the way. Bish obviously can. Playing seems as natural to her as breathing.
John Perry, I am sorry for my inadequate English. Quote: "I thought the fugue was done too fast but modern organs make this possible." Joyn, don't mislead the readers. Bach was able to play at the same tempi on the organs in his lifetime.
I do enjoy this piece of music called Bach Prelude and Fugue in D and I really love it and good music.
Astonishing virtuosity. Diane makes it all seem so effortless and instinctive even. I've heard previous attempts by less competent players take the fugue at such a speed come to grief within minutes of launch. No chance of that happening with M/s Bish!
wonderful
Brilliant!
Grazie .Momenti di estasi con Bach e Bish. Grazie!
This women rocks!!!
Che interpretazioni! Mi fa impazzire...che tecnica.......
Virgil Fox's emissary from his place in heaven playing for the angels.
Amazing performance!
Interprétation absolument remarquable D.BABEL
I love it
bravo, diane, for performing this piece on an evolved instrument. i believe bach would have loved this and i challenge anyone who disagrees to explain why joshua bell performs the solo violin partitas on a "modern" violin without criticism.
Super excellent with very good interesting video
She rocks!!!!
Spectacularly beautiful! How many times (years?) did you have to practice this before you can play it like that? Sending good wishes your way.
Amazing !
Wonderful! :)
Maravilloso!!!
brava for playing an EVOLVED instrument.
Difícil teclados e ainda pedaleiras. ...Lindo o Som .....🌹
3:14 This portion was played at the end of The Godfather when the New York Dons and Moe Greene are killed. Excellent playing!
Wasn't that the Passacaglia?
Also the Bach's Passacaglia has been played in that sequence
no...
Superb
Zuper!
Sie hat in den Füssen mehr Gefühl als manch Pianist in den Händen!
It's interesting that she has the boxes closed the whole time.
3:11 :D
0:49 magia
Wonferful
Huippu.
ho hoo ho merry critchis
0:42
She plays everything SO fast! The sound of this organ is enough to make your ears bleed.
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
Fast is not bad in and of itself. What's important is that the playing is MUSICAL! I don't find breakneck speeds to be particularly conducive to musicality any more than deadly slow playing would be. The correct tempo contributes in part to the musicality of a performance. It's not an exact science as many factors determine the suitability of a particular tempo, such as size of the room, acoustics, the instrument, how frequently harmonies are changing, composer's intent, etc. A range of tempi 'feels' right to an experienced player. To make a long story short--She's playing TOO FAST!
@@michaelhoerig5920 Have you heard other recordings of this piece? If so, which ones?
Countless recordings and live performances. Marie-Claire Alain is among the very best. I also play this piece myself. I am an organist.
di sicuro se si vuol ascoltar Bach ben fatto non si ascolta da questa interprete e su questi organi con timbri che sembrano quasi dei MIDI...
My, but she slowed down the tempo as the fugue progressed!
La fuga a metronomo 1/4= esitante tra 112 e 108. Reggere la prima velocità è un pò difficile.
Notevole è averla eseguita tutta a memoria !!!!!
Such namby-pamby comments on here-this lass is a great player-it's aal doon ti taste-those who don't like her shud stay away from the site and let other people enjoy the music.
Qualified criticism is always good at times but picking on the clothes she is wearing ,or her heels[spelt correctly here...not "heals"....doctors heal!],is just plain jealosy.
Tell you what,as an ex coalminer,it makes me think I wouldn't want some of these namby-numties doon a mine 1000 feet under the north sea,as working mates..["Marra's"],and my life depending on thei
r gumption and common-sense......if this is how some of them talk and think!!!!
Leave the Lass alone and just enjoy her playing-and if you can do better....post yourself up here so we can all enjoy your playing also....!!!
'Nuff Sed!
Agree, but you might want to check your spelling before you start on others about their spelling.
la fuga è 1/4 = 108 di metronomo
Bish maximum for toccata Fa M and fuga Re M
Ma non tiene lo stesso tempo per tutta la fuga. E' partita con un tempo veloce ma poi non ha saputo mantenere la stessa velocità fino alla fine.
She plays allways Bach excelent but to fast, special the Preludes.
This was probably recorded for “The Joy of Music” and she might have had to get it done with a time limit. Even if she didn’t I have no problem with the pace. I would much rather hear it played this way than suffer through some plodding performance.
Could we even out the tempo while even out the glitz in her dress?
wonder if you would hold kissin or bell to the same standards, eh? let's hear it...
what? no response? please help us understand why the organ is subject to a different set of standards.
ONCE AGAIN...no considered response from a "know-it-all". PLEASE educate us.
Liberace if Liberace were a girl
Liberace WAS a girl!
Prelude was good, the fugue was god awful- why why why do Americans ruin European masterful music by the likes of Bach, buxtehude and widor by insisting on playing it at such ridiculous speeds that it becomes a washed out blend of noise so much so that the intricacies are lost and the themes and especially the left hand can’t even be heard??? Please stop it - for example widor himself can be heard playing his toccata and the acoustic and action wouldn’t have allowed for it to be played at light speed like bish and other Americans seem to play it at- it always sounds so fast that it’s majesty is completely lost, to be considered a great American organist all you have to do is ignore tempos and be able to play at a million miles an hour- Fox was another awful organist - showy and all about the showmanship and this accuracy is lost - his music was studied when in uni and the number of wrong notes he played was almost embarrassing- when you hear great british, German and french organists they understand the music far better than most American organists I’ve listened to with exceptions such and Paul Jacobs who is a genius when it comes to the likes of Bach etc
too fast - slow down
Nicolas Theo, how do you know that the pace is too fast?
@@geiryvindeskeland7208 -it'a a matter of mood. Sense of poetry.
pwmcmz, watch closely and you'll see that it's playback.
Thumbs down because it feels like rushing to put out a fire. Still love her, though. 👎🏻
Toooooooooooooooo fast!
Ed Hanslick, I am sorry for my inadequate English. I disagree with you. Both the fugue and the preludium has elements that give the performer the possibility to show off his skills. Bach wanted to impress people, he wanted to show what eas possible to play with his fingers and feet. The fugue subject is constructed for high tempo.