REVIEW ESSAY

There was a lack of diversity in demographic throughout this presentation, it is not a suggestion to be woke rather a comment on the appropriateness of tone and its impact on the engagement and legacy of the work. For such an extensive work it would not be unreasonable to expect input from key figures to support each topic in the documentary. The first question ‘What is Expression?” was not answered satisfactorily. Additional voices for such an extensive work would have offered incalculable value; at times the narrative was lost in favour of practical analysis and related demonstrations.

Conclusion

My congratulations must go to those involved in this extensive work, here’s to the preservation and revitalization of interest in Bach’s Organ works. You will find a sufficient overview of the music and ideas supporting expression within Bach. It is safe to say that this series has elevated Fugue State Films to a contemporary guardian angel status of Bach’s Organs.