An experimental of my stokowskis bach arrangements officially known as transcriptions collection. The results were a spectacular success and through stokowskis bach transcriptions music. Bach transcriptions for orchestra, an album by johann sebastian bach, leopold stokowski, matthias bamert on spotify. So, i decided to devote a second cd to stokowski s transcriptions of bach, this time including the toccata and fugue in d minor. This was stokowskis original instrument when he came to the united states. Bachs great organ passacaglia and fugue was first played by leopold stokowski and the philadelphia orchestra in 1922. First, let me say that if anyone could orchestrate bach it was stokowski. The skrowasczewski transcription of the toccata and fugue in dminor and the mitropoulos version of the fantasia and fugue in g minor are the most obviously original itemsthe former feels to me to be in the same league as the ravel transcription of picture at an exhibition. Leopold anthony stokowski 18 april 1882 september 1977 was an english conductor of polish descent. From bach famous transcriptions, leopold stokowski. Music transcription software will make the transcribing task so much easier and quicker. The symphonic synthesis of boris was of great interest to me since i have.
Bach symphonic transcriptions page 3 talk classical. Leopold stokowski conductor, artist of the past opera musica. Stokowski, serebrier, bournemouth symphony orchestra. Best music transcription software ultimate songwriting. These ranged from his transcription of bachs toccata and fugue in d. Stokowski was music director of the cincinnati symphony orchestra, the philadelphia. It was as a young church organist that leopold stokowski grew to love the music of bach. The results were a spectacular success and through stokowskis bach transcriptions music lovers heard baroque music in a new guise. One of the leading conductors of the early and mid20th century, he is best known for his long association with the philadelphia orchestra and his appearance in the disney film fantasia. I feel very comfortable with stokowskis bach transcriptions, not only because i. Welcome to quality band transcriptions, original compositions and more at after working with school bands, college bands, military service bands, and community bands for many years over 50, but who is counting. One of the earliest records i bought was of stokowskis transcription of bachs toccata and fugue, bwv 565, and it remains a standour moment in my collecting memory. Published on jun 16, 2011 this symphonic transcription of j. Arrangement of bachs little fugue in g minor for symphonic orchestra that i based on leopold stokowskis arrangement.
Stokowskis bach arrangements 192774 6h48mins restored. The results were a spectacular success and through stokowski s bach transcriptions music. Johann sebastian bach, leopold stokowski, the london. Simon callow on the appeal of leopold stokowski music the. Stokowskis symphonic bach release by bach, stokowski. Stokowski used to call the little fugue in g minor, bwv 578 one of bachs greatest creations, and indeed the simple, remarkable tune is hard to erase from the memory. Bachs works and bachinspired works by the composerarranger.
In stokowski s discography, his symphony orchestra continues to appear well beyond the rca years, on labels of emi capitol, seraphim, vanguard bach guild, and cri. How many of us were introduced to classical music, and bach, from the disneystokowski film fantasia. Sheep may safely graze by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Stokowski for orchestrapyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, leopold stokowski. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Leopold stokowskis onceesteemed orchestral transcriptions through which many twentiethcentury musiclovers first got to know bachs keyboard works faded.
Js bach transcribed by leopold stokowski toccata and fugue in d minor bwv565. Conducted by wolfgang sawallisch192320 the philadelphia orchestra at the minatomirai hall, yokohama, japan, in. He was especially noted for his freehand conducting style that spurned the traditional baton and for. What bach does with this tune in the organ version remains original to this day. Theres bachstokowski and wagner stokowski standard repertoire. In this cd stoki scores for orchestra works that bach wrote for vocalist, choir, single instrument, and chamber groups.
Print and download in pdf or midi fugue in g minor. Bach stokowski transcriptiontoccata and fugue in d minor. Most of these programs allow you to set several loop points and slow down the music without altering pitch. Leopold stokowski ein feste burg, transcription for. Stokowskis symphonic bach, volume 2 release by johann sebastian bach, leopold stokowski. Later, he arranged a number of bachs organ works for full symphonic forces. Bach transcriptions bbc philharmonic orchestra leonard slatkin chandos chan 9835 73 03 crotchet amazon uk amazon usa. Whether or not these recordings are considered to be by the same orchestra is moot. This rca release includes an item not in the other two stereo cds of stokowskibach material or is it the other way around. Brahms concertos freire toscanini wagner stokowski.
Bach transcriptions by stokowski leopold stokowski. Bach leopold stokowski, the london symphony orchestra great stokowski transcriptions. As you might expect, the disc starts with the most infamous bach transcription of all time. The transcription is faithful to the sound of the organ, starting with the oboe, followed by the english horn and then piling up new instrumental. Release stokowskis symphonic bach, volume 2 by johann. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Chorale, transcription for orchestra after bach, from easter. Apparently, to stokowski, bach was a chubby german burgher with a penchant for flashy clothes and cheap jewelry. Stokowski performed glieres symphony ilya murometz in new york city on march. Leopold stokowski s orchestral transcriptions are guilty pleasures.
Hello select your address todays deals best sellers gift ideas new releases gift cards customer service sell. Stokowskis bach transcriptions had sold well for rca and columbia wanted some recordings of their own. Listening to these pieces, you know someone who knew the organ wrote them. Bbc philharmonic, matthias bamert see all versions of this release, 1 available. Buy stokowski bach transcriptions by george frideric handel, henry purcell, johann sebastian bach, leopold stokowski, jose serebrier, bournemouth symphony orchestra from amazons classical music store. The other three stokowski bach transcriptions were recorded for victors. Ein feste burg, transcription for orchestra after bach, bwv80 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Ny philharmonic plans programs to hon leopold stokowskis memory. The first three were held in the ballroom of the lotos club, at 5 east 66th street in new york city. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Performed by leopold stokowski and his symphony or. The music was transcribed by the orchestras arrangers and from time to time i still. Johann sebastian bach, leopold stokowski, the london symphony orchestra. His fingerprint is unmistakable in any of his orchestral transcriptions, whether hes transcribing boccherini or bach or.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stokowski first premiered his transcription of the great fugue socalled to. The first sound heard on this cd is a fortissimo organ which then dissolves into the orchestra bachs c minor passacaglia and fugue is briefly heard as he intended before masterorchestrator respighi lavishly expands the musics colourpotential. Twelvekeys music transcription software creates visual representation of notes in any music recording.
Listen to fugue in g minor, bwv 578, little fugue arr. The cd also contains other organ works that have been transcribed for orchestra. The real his symphony orchestra began with twelve sessions in 1947. First, it eliminates the temptation to make obvious and facile comparisons to stokowskis halfdozen recordings of the most famous of all his bach transcriptions. Bachstokowski orchestral transcriptions of bachs works by leopold stokokowski recordings of works for orchestra part 2. Bach transcriptions leopold stokowski on allmusic 2000. Johann sebastian bach, leopold stokowski and his symphony.
Simon callow on the deathless appeal of leopold stokowski, the ancient. On naxos cd we have the full orchestral sound associated with the conductor only in the finales of the fugues in g and c. Bach stokowski the sydney symphony orchestra robert. Refund policy, no drm protection and pricing is per second. Bach leopold stokowski, the london symphony orchestra bach leopold stokowski, the london symphony orchestra great stokowski transcriptions. Release stokowskis symphonic bach by bach, stokowski. In transcribing it for large symphony orchestra, i have tried to imagine what. Leopold stokowski symphony orchestraleopold stokowski london symphony. Toccata and fugue in d minor bwv 565 transcription by leopold stokowski and also includes music from snow white and the seven dwarfs, when you wish upon a star from pinocchio, mary poppins medley, zipadeedoodah from song of the south, the happiest millionaire medley, mickey mouse march from the mickey mouse club. Twelvekeys is a music program designed to assist musicians as they transcribe music recordings create a visual representation of notes in any music recording. Bach orchestral transcriptionsby stokowski, respighi, stock and othersrecorded 1931 1950see notes for detailstransfers by f. No bachstokowskiapparently either slatkin or chandos felt.
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