Sir Andrew Davis conducts Bach-Stokowski: Toccata & Fugue in D minor

Leopold Stokowski's orchestral transcription of Bach's Toccata and Fugue for organ is probably the most famous of all Bach arrangements, having been widely popularised in Walt Disney's "Fantasia." It was splendidly played at the First Night of the 2000 Proms in London's Royal Albert Hall by the BBCSO. For this performance, Sir Andrew Davis followed in Stokowski's footsteps by conducting without a baton. As will be seen, he clearly enjoyed the experience! ... It was preceded by Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" ... • Copland 'Fanfare for t...