[Classical] Exquisite Tones: Masterpieces and Popular Pieces for Pipe Organ

Among the many musical instruments, the pipe organ is known as the “king of instruments,” with a history so ancient that its origins are said to trace back to the panpipes of Greek mythology.

Even today, it stands with a commanding presence in churches and concert halls.

The resonance of the pipe organ’s tone is both sacred and majestic.

It features manuals for the hands and a pedalboard for the feet, and by combining a variety of stops, it can produce a powerful, orchestra-like sound.

This time, we present a selection of classical masterpieces that put the pipe organ center stage!

Playlist

[Classical] Exquisite Tones: Masterpieces and Popular Pieces for Pipe Organ
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565J.S.Bach		The sacred and majestic atmosphere evoked by the pipe organ’s timbre...
2	Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582J.S.Bach		The pa… composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
3	Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring BWV 147J.S.Bach		Johann Sebastian Bach in 1723…
4	Chorale No. 3 in A minorCésar Franck		A composer who represents 19th-century organ music, ...
5	Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542J.S.Bach		Organ piece “Little Fugue in G minor, BWV 578…
6	Organ Symphony No. 5Charles-Marie Widor		When you hear 'organ symphony,' you might think of an organ together with other...
7	Organ Symphony No. 8 Finale – Tempo giustoChristoph Maria Moosmann		Christoph Maria Moosmann is in the 21st century…
8	Prelude and Fugue in C minor, Op. 37 No. 1: FugueFelix Mendelssohn		Germany, the great composer of the Romantic era, Mendel...
9	Prelude and Fugue on the Name B-A-C-HFranz Liszt		A track that exudes the commanding presence of a king among pipe organs...
10	Mass for the ParishFrançois Couperin		A 17th-century French composer. From a family of musicians…
11	Organ Sonata in B-flat major, Op. 65 No. 4, MWV W59, IV. Allegro maestoso e vivaceFelix Mendelssohn		Mendelssohn composed in 1845...
12	Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552J.S.Bach		The majestic works left by Johann Sebastian Bach…
13	Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 548J.S.Bach		Bach, between 1727 and 1731, ...
14	Fantasia for Mechanical Organ, K. 608Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart		As for organ pieces composed by Mozart...
15	Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Op. 18César Franck		A masterpiece resounding with the majestic tones of the pipe organ...
16	Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C major, BWV 564J.S.Bach		The Baroque music master, Johann Sebastian...
17	Prelude and Fugue in B major, Op. 7 No. 1Marcel Dupré		A masterpiece resounding with the majestic tones of the pipe organ...
18	Organ Symphony No. 1 in D minor, Movement VI: FinaleLouis Vierne		Louis, a French organist and composer…
19	Symphony No. 3 “Organ”Saint-Saens		Symphony No. … which begins with the majestic resonance of the organ
20	Organ Sonata in A major, Op. 91 No. 8: II. Adagio con affettoAlexandre Guilmant		Alexandre Guilmant was active in the 19th century…
21	Trio Sonata No. 5 in C major, BWV 529J.S.Bach		Representative works of Johann Sebastian Bach and…
22	Fantasy and Fugue on a Theme by BachMax Reger		I’m also making a track under the same title, but…
23	Festive Trumpet TuneDavid German		The trumpet’s tone soars high into the heavens...
24	Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543J.S.Bach		The Do... who was active from the 17th to the 18th century
25	Water Music, Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349: II. Alla HornpipeGeorge Frideric Handel		A German-born composer who, alongside Bach, wa…
26	Organ Suite No. 2: LamentoDenis Bédard		Denis Bédard is a composer born in Canada…
27	12 Little Pieces for Organ: No. 3, ToccataTheodore DUBOIS		In 1837, in France’s Champagne region…
28	Fiat LuxKeith Wright		Mr. Keith Wright has played the organ at various churches...
29	Six piéces d’orgue: VI. Grand choeur dialoguéEugène Gigout		A Fla... who was active from the 19th to the 20th century
30	Cantata No. 21 “My heart is drowned in sorrow” BWV 21Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Virgil Fox)		Cantata No. 21 “Sorrow Fills My Heart…”
31	Come, Savior of the heathen BWV 659J.S.Bach		This piece is about the Nativity of Jesus Christ by Bach…
32	Batalla ImperialJuan Cabanilles		A 17th-century Spanish organist and composer…
33	Toccata [Songs of Praise theme]Stephen Cleobury		…was a British organist and music director.
34	Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach		Baroque woven from gentle melodies and graceful harmonies...
35	Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 “Organ”: IIc. MaestosoCamille Saint-Saëns		A Fla... who was active from the 19th to the 20th century
36	12 Pieces, Op. 59: VI. Fugue in D MajorMax Reger		Max Reger is known above all for his organ works...
37	L’Ascension: III. Transports de joie d’une ame devant la gloire du Christ qui est la sienneOlivier Messiaen		Messiaen, a master of contemporary music. Rooted in Catholicism...