What is special about Bach's transparent, but not easy to play 'Trio Sonatas' for organ, is the constant competition of the left and right hands, while the feet provide a supportive accompaniment. Because of this concerted play between the two hands, this music is more related to chamber music than to conventional organ music. These sonatas are therefore sometimes played as chamber music. Wilbert
… Hazelzet, for example, arranged four of these sonatas (BWV.525-528) for traverso and harpsichord. He also arranged the not so well-known, but very beautiful "Trio in D for organ, BWV.583". Wilbert Hazelzet is assisted in his interpretation of the aforementioned arrangements by harpsichordist Jacques Ogg. The performances are good, although the presentation is a bit emphatic and nervous. (HJ) _more
