Arthur Eger An Der Großen Silbermannorgel Des Domes Zu Freiberg (Präludium Und Fuge C-Dur BWV 545 / Trio G-dur BWV 586 / Sechs Schübler'sche Choräle BWV 645/50 / Trio D-moll BWV 583 / Präludium Und Fuge G-moll BWV 535)

Released in 1974 by the East German state-owned label ETERNA, this recording captures organist Arthur Eger performing at the Freiberg Cathedral. The Freiberg Cathedral organ is one of the most historically significant instruments in Saxony, constructed by Gottfried Silbermann in the early 18th century. Given its sonic proximity to the instruments Bach himself knew, the label prioritized these recordings to showcase the authenticity of the Baroque repertoire in its native acoustic environment.

The production serves as a classic example of ETERNA’s extensive catalog of Central European classical music, which often focused on pairing regional artists with the historical instruments of the German Democratic Republic. Arthur Eger, a respected organist, was chosen to interpret these specific Bach works, including the Schübler Chorales, to highlight the nuanced registration capabilities of the Silbermann instrument. The record was received by the classical community as a faithful, disciplined interpretation that prioritized historical sound over stylistic experimentation.