J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 532

The pedal work at the end is what separates the amateurs from the professionals.  My wife has played this work as a postlude at our church many times.

As a contemporary of Bach said... "As if an angel has come down from heaven and played for us." I hope this wonderful person will stay many years amongst us, and spread the music. Absolutely the holy trinity of perfection - music, musician and instrument all in perfect harmony. Chapeau!!

Wow, this is fantastic! I played this a couple of years ago in public, and it is THE most demanding piece I have performed yet. To play it all by heart is no mean achievement. Her articulation is flawless, the tempi are perfect, the organ is beautiful. What more can you ask for?

Beauty will save the world. Bach and you are definitely contributing to it.

No sheet music, this is impressive. Magnificent!

I'm sure this comment will be lost among all the others, but I was attracted to this video because back in the '70s, long before the current sanctuary and organ of Christ the King were built, the church met in what I am sure is now the Fellowship Hall. Back then, I was a member of the Houston Harpsichord Society, and we had numerous meetings in that building, including most memorably a concert by harpsichordist Alan Curtis and baroque violinist Lucy van Dael. I am delighted to see and hear what a fine instrument now inhabits the new church, and to enjoy such a wonderful performance Monica has given us of BWV 532. Christ the King has always had the good fortune of having members who supported the very best in music, and it is wonderful to know that this tradition has continued.

How do organists resist the urge to stand on those pedals all day? That reedy beefy sound is just unbeatable.

Incredible to me that this composition requires both feet and both hands to play. The ability of the human brain continues to amaze me.

Bedauerlich, daß ich es jetzt erst gesehen und gehört habe! Dafür habe ich es gleich 4 mal auf mich wirken lassen. Danach saß ich 5 Minuten regungslos auf meinem Sessel. Obwohl ich jeden Ton des Stückes kenne, bin ich sehr beeindruckt. VIELEN DANK FÜR DIESES eRLEBNIS !!!!!!!!!

Johann would have a huge smile on his face after this performance of his masterpiece! Bravo

Speed and perfect articulation, something we don’t hear very often. The polyphony is as clear as a bell, all voices easily discernible. Magnificent organist playing a great organ. Doesn’t get any better than this.

This performance is absolutely amazing. She has it all -- perfect tempi, rhythms, articulations, steadiness but with subtle agogic accents defining the structure of the music, drive and excitement. Yet she looks completely relaxed and at ease. Monica is one of the finest organists of her generation. Play on and on and on, dear Monica!

Hard to imagine a more perfect and beautiful performance of this work. Bravo and thank you!

Conosce a memoria tutto il pezzo! Great memory and Great organist.

in tears.

I have never heard a more wonderful rendition, and the organ is truly beautiful. That reed which speaks so clearly in the pedal is magnificent.

I love how at the start of every note you can hear a puff of air. It enriches the music so much.

Flawless and crisp - every voice perfect. What wonderful playing - a very real joy. Thank you so much...

Ms. Czausz makes it look so easy. That is part of her amazing artistry. This is a wonderful performance, clean and articulate in every way. Thoroughly enjoyable music.

I had not heard this lady before. My loss! Marvelous performance. Well articulated and with excellent registration. All the voices in the fugue are clear, not muddied. Made my day!