How does Jacques Loussier’s interpretation of Toccata and Fugue in D Minor differ from its original arrangement for organ?

... Contents How does Jacques Loussier's interpretation of Toccata and Fugue in D Minor differ from its original arrangement for organ? Attached Music Sample Reference (CD)................................. Research Question................................................................. Introduction........................................................................... Background........................................................................... Analysis:> 1. Form and Structure.................................................> 2. Instrumentation and Dynamics................................> 3. Tempo and Rhythm................................................> 4. Melody and Accompaniment.................................> 5. Texture and overall Musical Effect........................... Conclusion........................................................................... Bibliography......................................................................... Acknowledgements.............................................................. Appendix: Score for Toccata and Fugue in D Minor................. 1 2 2 3 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Attached Music Sample Reference (CD): Sample / Track Number Bar Numbers Arrangement Page Reference 1 1-2 Jacques Loussier 9 2 73-85 Jacques Loussier 9 3 95-102 Jacques Loussier 9 4 22-27 Jacques Loussier 9 5 30-40 Jacques Loussier 9,12 6 45-51 Jacques Loussier 9 7 103-109 Jacques Loussier 9 8 NA Jacques Loussier 9,12 9 74-80 Organ arr. 10,13 10 16-17 Jacques Loussier 12 11 2-3 Organ arr. 13 12 FULL Organ arr. Whole Appendix 1 13 FULL Jacques Loussier Whole Appendix 1 Extended Essay in Music: A comparative essay between two different arrangements of Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by JS Bach Research Question: How does Jacques Loussier's interpretation of Toccata and Fugue in D Minor differ from its original arrangement for organ? Introduction This aim of this Extended Essay is to see how a piece of Baroque music can be adapted into a modern jazz style. Whilst some composers and jazz combos such as Stravinsky or

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