Martin Baker plays the Chaconne (Partita in D minor, BWV 1004) by J. S. Bach, arr. Middelschulte

Martin Baker plays the Chaconne from J. S. Bach’s Partita in D minor (BWV 1004) in the monumental arrangement for solo organ by Wilhelm Middelschulte. Written between 1717 and 1720, the Chaconne is the final movement of the suite and is written in the form of variations. It lasts approximately as long as the first four movements combined and demonstrates both the sheer virtuosity of the performer alongside the vast array of colour available on the Ruffatti organ of Buckfast Abbey. Audio & Video: David Hinitt (www.classicalfilms.co.uk) Executive Producer: Matthew Searles Recorded on Saturday 19th March 2022