Bach - Arrangements and Transcriptions Jean-Baptiste Dupont

• Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Musical Offering, BWV 1079:
• 1 Bach: Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Ricercar a 6 (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 08:19
• Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867:
• 2 Bach: Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867: I. Prelude (Arr. For Organ by Max Reger) 02:55
• 3 Bach: Prelude and Fugue in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867: II. Fugue (Arr. For Organ by Max Reger) 03:08
• Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29:
• 4 Bach: Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir, BWV 29: I. Sinfonia (Arr. For Organ by Alexandre Guilmant) 04:29
• Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 648 "Schübler Chorales":
• 5 Bach: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 648 "Schübler Chorales" 02:37
• Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650 "Schübler Chorales":
• 6 Bach: Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650 "Schübler Chorales" 03:28
• Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004:
• 7 Bach: Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 15:14
• Suite No.1 in C Major, BWV 1066:
• 8 Bach: Suite No.1 in C Major, BWV 1066: I. Ouverture (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 07:17
• 9 Bach: Suite No.1 in C Major, BWV 1066: II. Courante (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 02:52
• 10 Bach: Suite No.1 in C Major, BWV 1066: III. Gavotte (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 03:45
• 11 Bach: Suite No.1 in C Major, BWV 1066: IV. Forlane (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 01:32
• 12 Bach: Suite No.1 in C Major, BWV 1066: V. Menuet (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 04:10
• 13 Bach: Suite No.1 in C Major, BWV 1066: VI. Bourrée (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 03:58
• 14 Bach: Suite No.1 in C Major, BWV 1066: VII. Passepied (Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont) 04:26
• Musical Offering, BWV 1079:
• 15 Bach: Musical Offering, BWV 1079: Ricercar a 6 (Organo pleno Version) [Arr. For Organ by Jean-Baptiste Dupont] 08:34
• Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 "Schübler Chorales":
• 16 Bach: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 "Schübler Chorales" 04:49
• Total Runtime 01:21:33

Info for Bach - Arrangements and Transcriptions

Jean-Baptiste Dupont performs transcriptions of works by Johann Sebastian Bach on the organ of Saint-Sernin. The layering of composition, transcription, instrument, and interpretation emphasizes the polyphonic depth and dynamic colouring of the pieces. Timeless masterpieces merge with the expressive potential of the Cavaillé-Coll organ, itself a masterpiece of the 19th century.

​Fauvist sound mutations - Bach's masterpieces in fascinating transformation: transcribed by Jean-Baptiste Dupont, Max Reger and Alexandre Guilmant, the works resound with fresh perspective on the Cavaillé-Coll organ of Saint-Sernin. The overlapping layers of transformation reveal - through the lens of French Fauvism - the unrivalled genius of the composer.

The Organ in Saint-Sernin, Toulouse: The earliest known organ at Saint-Sernin dates back to the late 17th century. In 1845, a new organ was built by Daublaine & Callinet. After the restoration of the basilica under the direction of Viollet-le-Duc, in 1887 the church administration commissioned Aristide Cavaillé-Coll to restore the organ.

Cavaillé-Coll reused much of the excellent material from the Daublaine & Callinet organ as the groundwork for what became one of his most remarkable instruments. The work was completed in 1889, with a commission of 13 members taking three days to examine the instrument in detail before issuing an enthusiastic report that immediately elevated the Saint-Sernin organ to the status of a masterpiece.

The organ underwent several modifications during the 20th century, including adjustments to the wind system and relatively minor changes to the stop list. From 1993 to 1996, it was fully restored by Boisseau-Cattiaux, which returned the instrument to its original state. The restored organ was inaugurated during the first “Toulouse les Orgues” festival, held in October 1996.

Finally, the organ was overhauled again in 2017–2018 by the Robert Frères organ manufactory, with the assistance from the Pesce company for the tracker action. This restoration successfully returned the organ’s full nobility and poetic expressiveness.

Jean-Baptiste Dupont, Cavaillé-Coll organ St. Sernin, Toulouse

Jean-Baptiste Dupont
enjoys a musician international career. He performed more than 500 recitals in most of the European countries, in the USA and in Russia, in prestigious venues (Cathedrals from Paris, New-York, Berlin, London, Köln, Copenhague, Mariinsky concert hall, Bolchoï Theatre, etc...). He has a broad repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the present days, including many transcriptions. Jean-Baptiste Dupont has been hailed as one of the greatest young improvisers on the organ. He is a frequent guest performer at international festivals, radios, etc. As a specialist of improvisation, he’s regularly invited to give Masterclasses and Workshops on that field. He has been a Jury member in competitions in France, USA and Germany.

Born in 1979, Jean-Baptiste Dupont began his musical studies at the piano. He discovered the organ later, at the age of 12, and began organ studies at the Institute of Sacred Music of Toulouse. He graduated with distinction from the organ department at the Conservatoire in Toulouse. As one of the top alumni of the Conservatoire, he was awarded the Francis Vidal prize by the city of Toulouse in 2006 and subsequently continued his studies at the Centre d’Etudes Supérieures de Musique et Danse in Toulouse where he obtained performing and teaching diplomas. Jean-Baptiste Dupont’s organ, improvisation, harpsichord and piano teachers included Michel Bouvard, Louis Robilliard, Philippe Lefebvre, Jan Willem Jansen and Thérèse Dussaut.

He was finalist and laureate in many organ competitions, both in interpretation and improvisation. He won the 1st prize (improvisation) in St-Albans international competition in July 2009 ; the 2nd prize, audience prize, Glinka and De Boni Arte foundations prizes in "Mikael Tariverdiev" competition in Kaliningrad, Russia, 2009 ; and the 3rd prize in “Xavier Darasse” international competition (Toulouse, France) in October 2008.

Latest releases include Widor symphonie n°8 for the label Audite. His work on Max Reger’s complete organ works have been acclaimed by international press and gained an international recognition, and subsequently, Jean-Baptiste Dupont was invited in several symposium and international events about the composer.

Jean-Baptiste Dupont was appointed organist at Bordeaux Cathedral after a competition which took place in April 2012. He was founder and artistic director of Cathedra (sacred music at Bordeaux Cathedral) from 2014 to 2019, and speaks up for the rebuilding of the cathedral organ.

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