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It was indeed a happy coincidence: in September 1976, America's most famous organist, Virgil Fox, played a series of concerts at St Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco. Professor Keith Johnson was invited to record these concerts. He used his legendary home-made three-channel analogue tape recorder. After years of negotiations, Reference Recordings is now releasing the highlights of these concerts with pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Virgil Fox has always been controversial. Like Vladimir Horowitz, Fox brought a strong personal interpretation to all the pieces he played, and purists often criticised the liberties he took. But unlike many musicians who have found their way to the organ, Fox was never boring or inexpressive. Time and again he allowed the listener to experience the music anew, and the audience rewarded this with thunderous applause - as can be heard on these live recordings.
Released in 2006
1 - 2. Fantasy and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542
3. Fugue Reprise
4. Sheep May Safely Graze, BWV 208
5 - 7. Toccata Adagio and Fugue in C, BWV 564
8. St. Matthew Passion – Finale, BWV 244
9. Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543
11. Air on a G String, BWV 1068
12 - 13. Prelude and Fugue in D, BWV 532
14. I Call to Thee Lord Jesus Christ, BWV 639