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The Organ Worksof J. S. Bach

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

The first of 34 Programmes using mechanical organs from all over the world.
Played and introduced by Peter Hurford , on the organ of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Toronto. Canada
Prelude and Fugue in G major (bwv 541)
Sonata No 1, in e flat major (BWV 525)
Canonic Variations on Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her (BWV 769) (A CBC recording) 'Next prop: next Sunday) (For specifications of the organs used in this series, send sac to Bach Organ Specifications, BBC, Broadcasting House, London WlA IAA)

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Introduced By:
Peter Hurford
Unknown:
Vom Himmel
Source: Radio Times

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