Topic: Bach Toccata and Fugue D minor BWV 565 (Organtrq 2) 10 minutes!
Bach Toccata and Fugue D minor BWV 565 (Organtrq 2) 10 minutes
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565, two-part musical composition for organ, probably written before 1708, by Johann Sebastian Bach, known for its majestic sound, dramatic authority, and driving rhythm.
Although the date of its origin is unknown, scholars have suggested between 1704 and the 1750s.
Little was known about its early existence until the piece was discovered in an undated manuscript. It was first published in 1833 during the early Bach Revival period through the efforts of composer Felix Mendelssohn, who also performed the piece in 1840. It was not until the 20th century that its popularity rose above that of other organ compositions by Bach, as exemplified by its inclusion in Walt Disney’s 1940 animated film Fantasia that featured Leopold Stokowski's orchestral transcription from 1927.
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