Desert Fugue

7/15/2016

by Rebecca Cochran

In the 2010 documentary film, Desert Fugue, Bach historian, Christoph Wolff and organist, George Ritchie explore Bach’s Art of Fugue in its many facets. They discuss the piece itself, the instrument(s) that Bach may have written it for and the broader aspects of how this work advanced western music.

Enjoy this short clip from the documentary with George Ritchie describing his teacher, the legendary German organist, Helmut Walcha.

Kris

9/23/2018 10:21:42 am

Thank you for this reference to this film. Where can I purchase the full film? Thank you.

Rebecca Cochran

9/28/2018 04:28:03 pm

Kris,
The film is available for purchase here:
http://www.fuguestatefilms.co.uk/shop

Thank you for your interest!

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