Join Dr. John Sinclair for an intimate conversation with world-renowned organist Paul Jacobs, Professor of Organ at The Juilliard School. Discover how a small-town Pennsylvania boy became one of the most celebrated organists of his generation, performing an extraordinary 18-hour Bach marathon and teaching at Juilliard by age 26. Jacobs shares insights on his memorization techniques, the art of registration, and what it takes to master different organs worldwide. From his summer role directing the Oregon Bach Festival's Organ Institute to his deep love of Bach's timeless works, this episode reveals the dedication behind 22 years of musical excellence.
To learn more about Mr. Jacobs, visit his website pauljacobsorgan.com
The music in this episode appear in the following order:
Fantasy & Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542 ("Great"): II. Fugue - Paul Jacobs Plays Bach
Trio Sonata No. 5 in C Major, BWV 529: III. Allegro - Paul Jacobs Plays Bach
Diomedes: Bist du bei mir (Attrib. to J.S. Bach as BWV 508) - Divine Redeemer
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