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- Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue (Wedge) in E minor, BWV 548
- Heroic chord-punctuated recitative passages alternating with exhilarating episodes. The fugue is known as the "Wedge" because of the increasing
intervals in the fugue subject, which look like a wedge on the manuscript paper. Its forward momentum, chromatic interludes and powerful counterpoint
are thrilling. Together they constitute one of the most mature masterworks of J.S. Bach which add great stature to the organ repertoire.
The Casavant Frères organ (opus 2871) at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (1966) - Samples by Ken Bales
[13:30]
MO
- Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto in C Major, BWV 977
- Harpsichord transcription based on unknown concerto, there are three movements: Allegro, Adagio and Giga (Jig). Sparse pedal added. Registration:
Allegro Hoofdwerk Bourdon 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' + Cimbel 4-6 St., Pedal Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8' +
Octaaf 4'.
Largo HW Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4', PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8'.
Giga HW Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 2-4 St., PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4'
First repeat HW adds Trompet 8', PD subtracts Prestant 8' and adds Trombone 8' + Holfluit 8'.
Second repeat like the first repeat, but HW adds Cymbel 4-6 St., and PD swaps Prestant 8' and Holfluit 8'.
Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
[7:2] (a=420 Hz)
HW3
- Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578
- One of Bach's most charming and well-known pieces, this piece flows like well-oiled baroque machinery. Adapted for 2-manual harpsichord with 2 virtual
players by James Pressler.
Cembalo Mietke built by Jan Becicka workshop (2005) - Samples by Jiri Zurek
[3:41]
HW3
- Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 688
- Part of the German Organ Mass, this setting has a jazzy wedge-like motiv that moves between keyboards, with the chorale sounded slowly in the pedal.
Registration: RH Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2', LH Rugpositif Dulciaan 8' + Prestant 4'. Pedal
Trombone 8' + Octaaf 4'.
Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
[4:33] (a=420 Hz)
HW3
- Bach, Johann Sebastian: Toccata and Fugue in F, BWV 540
- The Toccata is an exuberant, energy-filled extravaganza with many deceptive cadences at the end. This relatively little-known double fugue is
enjoyable in its own right, however. The first subject is chromatic and the ornaments are preserved throughout. The second subject enters on the Swell
and is a jumpy little thing. When the first theme reënters in the alto, though, Bach surprises us by following it with a pedal entrance of the second
theme.
The Casavant Frères organ (opus 2871) at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (1966) - Samples by Ken Bales
[12:33]
MO
- Bach, Johann Sebastian: Christum wir sollen loben schon, BWV 696
- Brief fughetta in four voices. No episodes, it's just about over as soon as it begins.
Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Marienkirche / Rötha, Germany (1722) - Samples by Brett Milan
[0:56] (A=465)
HW1
- Bach, Johann Sebastian: Christe, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 1096
- Four voice fughetta on the chorale, but with the Chorale sounded on the Manual 1 Principal 8' wherever it appears (sometimes in the Pedal where it is
supplemented by the 16' Subbass). The Schmieder II 1990 catalog update says "BWV 1096 Christe, du bist Tag und Licht, oder: Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu
Christ (S. 36 f.--Anhang III Johann
Pachelbel)." I have examined a 29-measure fragment by Pachelbel which does seem to be nearly exact except for accidentals, but that doesn't explain
the extra 27 measures.
Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Marienkirche / Rötha, Germany (1722) - Samples by Brett Milan
[2:35] (A=465)
HW1
- Bach, Johann Sebastian: Trio Sonata No. 6, BWV 530
- The last of the 6 trio sonatas has three movements: Vivace (G Major) RH G.O. Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' +
Quart Nazart 2', LH Positiv Bourdon 8' + Prestant 4' + Doublet 2', Pedal Bourdon 16' + Montre 8' (from G.O.) +
Flutte 4' (from Pos.) - Lento (E minor) RH G.O. Montre 8' + Flutte 4' + Nazart 2-2/3' + Tierce 1-3/5', LH Pos.
Cromhooren 8', PD Bourdon 16' + Montre 8' (from G.O.); Repeats RH G.O. Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Nazart 2-2/3' +
Quart Nazart 2' + Tierce 1-3/5', LH Pos. - Bourdon 8' + Flutte 4' + Nazart 2-2/3' + Quart Nazart 2' +
Tierce 1-3/5', PD Bourdon 16' (from G.O.) + Bourdon 8' + Flutte 4' (from Pos.). Allegro (G Major) RH G.O.
Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Quart Nasart 2' + Cimbal 2 St., LH Pos. Bourdon 8' + Flutte 4' + Nazart 2-2/3'
+ Fourniture 2 St., PD Bourdon 16' (from G.O.) + Bourdon 8' + Flutte 4' + Nazart 2-2/3' (from Pos.). Kirnberger 3
Temperament.
The van Peteghem-organ of Haringe, Flandres (1778) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
[14:13]
HW3
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