Pre-Order: Nicola Dolchi – Cantus Firmus – J.S. Bach Through His Mentors

This new recording celebrates the Arp Schnitger Organ in the Martinikerk in Groningen, The Netherlands, one of the most famous Baroque organs in Europe. Built by master organ builder Arp Schnitger between 1691 and 1692, it showcases his characteristic North German style, known for it’s brilliant, articulate sound and richly layered pipework. Over the centuries, the instrument has been expanded and restored, yet it’s original tonal structure remains remarkably intact. Today, it features an impressive array of stops, three manuals, and a powerful pedal division. It’s majestic sound and historical significance continue to attract musicians, scholars, and visitors from around the world.The program presents works by Johann Sebastian Bach, in connection with Bach’s predecessors, composers who influenced and inspired him: Girolamo Frescobaldi (Capriccio XI), Nicholaus Bruhns (Praeludium in E minor), Dietrich Buxtehude (Ciacona in E minor), and Georg Bohm (Ch