Robert Köbler An Der Silbermannorgel Zu Großhartmannsdorf (Sechs Choralbearbeitungen / Präludium G-dur BWV 568 / Acht Kleine Präludien Und Fugen BWV 553 Bis 560 / Zwei Choralbearbeitungen "Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott Läßt Walten" BWV 691 Und 690/ Präl

This recording was released in 1977 by the East German state-owned record label ETERNA, capturing organist Robert Köbler performing the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. The recording highlights the historic Silbermann organ located in Großhartmannsdorf, an instrument celebrated for its architectural significance and tonal character within the Saxon organ-building tradition. During this era, ETERNA played a crucial role in documenting the performance practices of East German classical musicians and preserving the sound of regional historic instruments for the international market.

The selection of pieces, including the Eight Little Preludes and Fugues and various choral settings, showcases both Köbler's technical proficiency and the specific acoustic qualities of the Silbermann instrument. As an artist, Köbler was deeply associated with the interpretation of Bach’s organ repertoire in the German Democratic Republic. The record serves as both a liturgical collection and a technical showcase, designed to highlight the precision of the Baroque organ sound through the state-sponsored production standards of the time.