In 1739, Bach published a series of organ works as the third and, at 77 pages, most extensive part of the "Clavier-Übung". The prelude and fugue in E flat major form the framework, interspersed with 21 chorale arrangements. Albert Schweitzer also referred to the whole thing as an "organ mass", as the chorales used are not tied to specific times of the church year and were arranged roughly in the course of a church service, starting with Kyrie, Gloria and Credo.
The first part of the "Organ Mass" can be heard on 9 November 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Christuskirche in Munich.
Works by J. S. Bach
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Präludium und Fuge in Es-Dur (BWV 552)
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Vater unser im Himmelreich (BWV 682):
BWV 669–689: Choralbearbeitungen aus Klavierübung Teil III
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Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (BWV 686):
BWV 669–689: Choralbearbeitungen aus Klavierübung Teil III
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Jesus Christus, unser Heiland (BWV 688):
BWV 669–689: Choralbearbeitungen aus Klavierübung Teil III
Venue
Accessibility:
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Car parks:
No
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Catering offer:
Nein
Organiser
In co-operation with
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Evang.-Luth. Dekanatsbezirk Munich
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This event is free of charge.
More information
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In which language:
German
View of the two organs in St Mark's © Ballhausen
Organist Holger Boenstedt © privat
The church tower of St Mark's © R. Schulz
St Markus' by night © Ballhausen
Organiser
Evang.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Markus
Church in the Kunstareal – Church in the university quarter – Church in Maxvorstadt. St Markus is a place for many encounters: At modern and classical concerts, at university and Sunday services, at conferences, when the deanery and parish churches come together, in groups and circles, at its own events and as a host.