Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ Masterworks, Vol. 6 (Kei Koito)

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Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

1. Fantasia in G Major, BWV 572 "Pièce d'orgue": I. Trés vitement - II. Gravement - III. Lentement
2. Fugue in C Minor, BWV 575
3. 6 Schübler-Chorales, BWV 645–650 (Transcr. for Organ by J.S. Bach): No. 6, Kommst du nun, Jesu vom Himmel herunter auf Erden, BWV 650
4. 6 Schübler-Chorales, BWV 645–650 (Transcr. for Organ by J.S. Bach): No. 3, Wer nur den lieben Gott läßt walten, BWV 647
5. Prelude & Fugue in C Minor, BWV 546: I. Prelude
6. Prelude & Fugue in C Minor, BWV 546: II. Fugue
7. 6 Schübler-Chorales, BWV 645–650 (Transcr. for Organ by J.S. Bach): No. 1, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
8. 6 Schübler-Chorales, BWV 645–650 (Transcr. for Organ by J.S. Bach): No. 5, Ach, bleib’ bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649
9. Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her" in C Major (Autograph Manuscript Version), BWV 769a: No. 1, Canon all’ottava
10. Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her" in C Major (Autograph Manuscript Version), BWV 769a: No. 2, Canon alla quinta
11. Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her" in C Major (Autograph Manuscript Version), BWV 769a: No. 3, Canto fermo in canone
12. Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her" in C Major (Autograph Manuscript Version), BWV 769a: No. 4, Canon alla settima, Cantabile
13. Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her" in C Major (Autograph Manuscript Version), BWV 769a: No. 5, Canon per augmentationem
14. Prelude & Fugue in C Major, BWV 545: I. Prelude
15. Prelude & Fugue in C Major, BWV 545: II. Fugue
16. 6 Schübler-Chorales, BWV 645–650 (Transcr. for Organ by J.S. Bach): No. 2, Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 646
17. 6 Schübler-Chorales, BWV 645–650 (Transcr. for Organ by J.S. Bach): No. 4, Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 648
18. Fugue on Magnificat, Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, tonus peregrinus, BWV 733
19. Magnificat, BWV 243: No. 10, Suscepit Israel (Arr. for Organ by Kei Koito)

Kei Koito, organ

Date: 2026

Label: Claves Records

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This recording showcases a diverse programme of Johann Sebastian Bach's free organ compositions, expertly performed on the historic Wiegleb organ in Ansbach. The collection spans a rich variety of musical styles, encompassing structural preludes, fugues, fantasias, and multifaceted chorales. These intricate instrumental pieces are deeply comparable to vocal sacred works, serving as a profound sonic mirror that simultaneously reflects both the composer’s rich spiritual life and his complex, speculative musical research.

Acclaimed Japanese organist Kei Koito is widely recognized as a premier interpreter of Baroque organ music, specializing in J.S. Bach and his predecessors. Her expressive performances blend rigorous musicological research into historical performance practice with intuitive artistry. Educated in Tokyo, Geneva, and Toulouse, she studied early music with Luigi Ferdinando Tagliavini and Reinhard Goebel. Koito maintains an illustrious international concert career, frequently collaborating with elite ensembles like Musica Antiqua Köln. An award-winning recording artist for Sony/DHM and Claves Records, she is also a sought-after pedagogue, serving as Professor of Organ at the Lausanne University of Music and Founder-Artistic Director of the Lausanne Bach Festival.