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    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542Download
    Flashes of mad genius alternate with patches of calm serenity in the Fantasia, giving an idea of what it might have been like to hear the Master improvise. A famous short passage that is usually accelerated and built up dynamically is softened and slowed down. The fugue has two subjects, a long, cheerful one that modulates through several keys and a more purposeful counter-subject (D-G-F#-G) that establishes a firm hold on whatever key Bach has migrated to at the time. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [11:10] (a=420 Hz)     HW3
    Handel, George Frederick: Fugue No. 2Download
    Four-voice fugue with many entrances of the short subject. Coupling manual: Man. 1 Holpijp 8' +Octaaf 4' + Quint 2-2/3' and Man. 2 Quintadena 8' + Picolo 2'. Ad Lib Pedal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. Young Temperament. here. The Bamboe organ of the Protestant community of Roeselare Belgium (1995) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [2:42]     HW3
    Pachelbel, Johann: Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz, 2nd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Four-voice fughetta on a single manual and pedal, with full Chorale in the soprano voice. Registration: Manual Bourdon 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3, Pedal Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Violoncel 4'. WellTemperament-SeventhComma. The organ of the former Hervormde kerk of Wirdum in the province of Groningen (1879) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [2:57]     HW3
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Dialogue de Flûtes pour l'ElévationDownload
    This delicate piece is arranged for two manuals, and the dialogue is between Rohr-flöhte 8' on the Hauptwerk, Gedeckt 8' on the Oberwerk. and Qvintadena 8' on the HW. The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -
    Samples by PipeLoops [2:3]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto [Trio] in Eb, BWV 597Download
    An arrangement of a work by an unknown composer, there are two movements: [Allegro] - RH Manuael Principael 8' + Spitspijp 4' + Quint 3', LH Borstpositiff Gedact 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' + Sijfloit 1', Pedael Bardon 16' + Octav 8' (Basuin 16' is added for solo) - and Gigue - LH Manuael Principael 8' + Spitspijp 4' + Trompet 8', RH Borstpositiff Dulciaen 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' coupled to Pedael Bardun 16' (for repeats Manuael Sexquialter replaces Trompet 8' and Borstpositiff Gedackt 8' replaces Octav 2'). Thanks to Markus Hoffmann for the score. Temperament: Organ-Silbermann. A "wet" version is available here. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [6:27]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 545Download
    The prelude is full of suspensions played on moderate Hoofdwerk and Pedaal throughout. The Fugue is mostly exposition, with the subject often appearing unexpectedly; one time it begins in parallel thirds, but the lower voice abandons this treatment. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [6:18] (a=420 Hz)     HW3
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Echo Fantasia 1 (Dorian)Download
    A long exposition precedes the sort of echo passages which contrast one manual with another, marked in the score by f[orte] and p[iano]. The Phantom Organist perceived a few more playful echoes possible near the end that were not written in the score. Registration: (piano) Positif Bourdon 8' + Flutte 4' + Doublet 2' coupled to (forte) G.O. Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Nazart 2-2/3' + Fourniture 3 st. Organ-Gabler Temperament. The van Peteghem-organ of Haringe, Flandres (1778) 
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [7:31]     Midi file available. HW3
    Armsdorf, Andreas: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'Download View Lyrics
    Bare bones trio with the exception of two notes in the left hand and a triad in the right at the end. Registration: Pedael Cornet, RH Borstpositiff Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' + Sijfloit 1', LH Manuael Quintadena 16' + Principael 4' + Octav 4'. WellTemperament-Werckmeister III. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [0:54]     HW3
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Concerto del Signor TagliettiDownload
    Rythmically intense, hands on separate manuals except for the last of four movements: Grave, e Solo RH Rugwerk Dulciaan 8', LH Hoofdwerk Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' Ms. 22. Allegro RH HW Rohrfluit 8' + Bourdon 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' + Cimbel 4-6 St., LH RW Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2'. Adagio à 3 Clav. RH RW Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Woodfluit 2' + Sexquialter 2 St., LH HW Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 2-4 St. + Cornet 4 St., Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4'. Allegro HW Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 2-4 St., RW Dulziaan 8' + Nazart 3' + Octaaf 2' coupled to PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4'. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [8:30] (a=420 Hz)     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BWV 742Download View Lyrics
    The indications are Rückpositiv for the top voice, a highly ornamented version of the chorale, and Oberwerk for the two-voice accompaniment. Actually used: Oberwerk Gedeckt 8' + Rohrflöhte 4' + Nasat 3' + Octava 2' + Tertia, Hoofdwerk Rohr-Flöhte 8' + Qvintadena 8' + Spitz-Flöhte 4' + Octava 2', Pedal ad lib Sub-Bass 16' + Octav-Bass 8'. The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -
    Samples by PipeLoops [1:38]     HW3
    Galuppi, Baldassaro: AllegroDownload
    Marked "con goia," in two voices, 1 on each keyboard, and two repeated sections. Restored to original key. Score courtesy of the Warner Icking Music Archive. Cembalo Mietke built by Jan Becicka workshop (2005)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [2:47] (A=465)     HW3
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Variations on Passamezzo [Attributed]Download
    Six variations on a secular dance tune showing quite a range of dynamics. Var. 1 Manuael Principael 8' + Spitspijp 4'; Var. 2 Borstpositiff Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' + Dulciaen 8' played against and echoed on the Manuael; Var. 3 BP withdraws Floit and Dulciaen, adds Sijfloit 1' and Scherp; Var. 4 MN Roerpijp 8' + Spitspijp 4' + Super Octav 2' + Trompet 8'; Var. 5 BP draws all 6 stops;Var. 6 BP couples to MN Quintadena 16' + Principael 8' + Octav 4' + Mixtuir. Silbermann Temperament. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [6:28]     HW3