Xaver Varnus – Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor
An evening pause: Played on the great Sauer Organ of the Berliner Dom.
At the time of its dedication in 1905, the great Sauer Organ of the Berliner Dom was the largest in Germany, with its 7269 pipes and 113 registers, distributed across four manuals and pedals.
While not directly related to Christmas or the holidays, I think this piece is still appropriate for the season.
Hat tip Judd Clark, who adds, “Though I had reservations because of its length and because it has been subject to innumerable transcriptions and performances on different organs by different organists it has become cliché. But, it is an exceptional performance on an exceptional organ in an exceptional hall.”