Table of Contents

Fugue in G Minor, BWV 131a; Six Sonatas, BWV 525-530; Preludes and Fugues (Praeludia), BWV 531-552; Eight Short Preludes and Fugues, BWV 553-560; Miscellaneous Pieces, BWV 561-591; Concertos, BWV 592-596; Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599-644; Schübler Chorales, BWV 645-650; Chorales formerly called 'The Eighteen', BWV 651-668; Chorales from Clavierübung III, BWV 669-689; Chorales formerly called 'The Kirnsberger Collection', BWV 690-713; Miscellaneous Chorales, BWV 714-765; Chorale Variations (Partitas), BWV 766-771; Four Duets from Clavierübung III, BWV 802-805; Chorales now called 'The Neumeister Collection', BWV 1090-1120; Further works, in part uncertain of origin; Calendar; Glossary.

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A classic study of Bach's organ works, fully revised in 2003 to take account of recent scholarship.

About the Author

Peter Williams is an internationally renowned Bach scholar and performer. He was Professor of Performance Practice and the first Director of the Russell Collection of Harpsichords at the University of Edinburgh, Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor at Duke University N. C., and is currently John Bird Professor at the University of Wales, Cardiff. He has written numerous books on the organ, organ history and organ repertoire. The first edition of The Organ Music of J. S. Bach was published in 1980 (vols I and II) and 1984 (vol. III).

Reviews

On the first edition: '... obligatory for anyone concerned with the core of the organ repertory ... Dr Williams's writing has a rare vigour and confidence; its sheer authority makes for compelling reading.' Stanley Sadie in Gramophone '... is, without doubt, the most important text on the master's organ music.' Classical Music ' ... there is no denying the stimulating nature of the content ... you will find much to stimulate, provoke, invigorate ... that is good scholarship.' Early Music Today 'The original publication was always stimulating to consult and highly thought-provoking, and it is pleasing that the author has retained this engaging - and sometimes quite challenging - approach. A remarkable achievement.' The Consort