The Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, is a composition for organ of unknown date by German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1865 - 1750). It is probably the most played and best known piece of organ music, with numerous appearances in movies as well. Over-familiar and over-played - yet still a treat every time I hear it. I selected it also for this list as a representative for that marvelous body of work that is Bach's output for the organ. The average playing time is 9 minutes (AllMusic). I have about a dozen versions, of which I prefer the one by Peter Hurford from the complete organ works in a 17 CD's box on Decca/London.
