Sarabande con partitis BWV 990
"O Mensch, bewein dein' Sünde gross" BWV 622
Passacaglia in C MInor BWV 582
Trio Sonata in G Major BWV 530
Praeludium et Fuga in E-flat Major BWV 552
Andreas Liebig
Arp Schnitger organ – Martinikerk Groningen
The works recorded here originate from about that period when the Martini organ in Groningen was at the peak of its long history of development (1691-1740). After Jürgen Ahrend's (Leer-Loga) excellent restoration in 1976/77 and 1983/84, this remarkable organ once again creates an overwhelming impression in the fantastic acoustical environment of the nave. The present recording attempts to do it as much justice as possible.
Brilliance, poetry and grandeur in perfect harmony – that is the triad which makes this world-famous instrument a queen among organs. Playing this organ is a festival in itself! Its wonderfully sensitive action allows the instrument to immediately respond to the musician's impulses. In happy moments of inspiration, the gap between the concept and the practical implementation is closed, music, instrument and player become one.
Andreas Liebig ... has a keen sense of touch and articulation and his registrations show an understanding of the Bach sound world. This is a highly recommended CD.
Andrew Benson Wilson in EARLY MUSIC 2007
" I have listened with great interest and admiration to the remarkable recording of Bach works made by Andreas Liebig on the magnificent organ in Martini church.
His interpretation is full of emotion, poetry and sense for the Grandeur.
This is one of the most beautiful organ discs, and one of the most beautiful discs of Bach I know."
Prof. Bernard Lagacé, Montréal , Canada
"I'm delighted to have your recording – thank you so much! It sounds terrific – and on a superb organ. Congratulations! "
Dame Gillian Weir, London
"Your cd is 'wunderbar'! I have particularly enjoyed the Passacaglia and the Trio, but also the Sarabande and Variations. . All the registrations are very effective and well balanced and it is so good that they are noted down in the cd booklet. The liner notes are very thought-provoking, too."
Thomas Trotter, Birmingham/Windsor
"I greatly enjoyed listening to the CD and appreciated your fine interpretations very much."
Prof. Dr. Kimberly Marshall Phoenix/Arizona
Zur Passacaglia: "...eine außergewöhnliche Leistung. Technisch, und auch künstlerisch! Ein Aufbau, der einen vom Stuhl reißt. Wirklich: Gratulation! Sehr schöne CD!!!"
Prof. Zsigmond Szathmáry, Freiburg
"Herzlichen Dank für die wunderbare Aufführung auf der CD. Die ist schon in meinem i-Pod und immer mit mir."
Masaaki Suzuki
"Eine wunderschöne CD, der ich mit großem Vergnügen gelauscht habe."
Prof. Dr. Ludger Lohmann, Stuttgart
"Wunderschön!"
Prof. Lorenzo Ghielmi, Milano
