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    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Passacaglia and Thema Fugatum, BWV 582Download
    Bach uses an 8 measure theme, unlike traditional 4-measure passacaglias of earlier composers, and works as much with the harmony as the melody, so this piece may be better thought of as a chaconne. Rather than stop at the Passacaglia and restart the Thema Fugatum as many performances do, I followed the advice of Russ Davis, who says, in part: "Contrary to popular misconceptions, the work is, per the Schmieder catalog, as well as the obvious structure in the score itself, a Passacaglia with the final variation being a fugal one, rather than a Passacaglia with a separate Fugue." Kirnberger 3 Temperament. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [13:2]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Christe, Aller Welt Trost, BWV 670Download View Lyrics
    The chorale is in the Tenor voice, in very long notes. This setting is a bit esoteric; it would take several hearings to pick up all the subtleties. Though the key seems clearly G minor, it ends on the dominant chord. Registration: LH (Chorale) Brustpositiff Dulciaen 8' + Gedackt 8' + Floit 4'; RH Manuael Principael 8'; Pedaal Bardon 16' + Octav 8'. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [4:22]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fughetta on Allein Gott, BWV 677Download View Lyrics
    Brisk little trio on the Gloria/Hymn to the Trinity. Registration: Hauptwerk Rohr-Flöhte 8' + Spittz-Flöhte 4' + Octava 2', later Oberwerk Gedeckt 8' + Rohr-Flöhte 4' + Octava 2' + Qvinta 1-1/2'. The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -
    Samples by PipeLoops [1:14]     Midi file available. HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Aus der Tiefe ruf ich, BWV 745Download View Lyrics
    The text is probably based on Psalm 130, and the tune is often sung during Lent as "Forty days and forty nights." A full harmonization of the chorale (Manuael Principael 8' + Octav 4' + Super Octav 2', Borstpositiff Floit 4' coupled to Pedael Bardon 16' + Octav 8') precedes an arpeggiated and syncopated accompaniment (BP Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' coupled to PD) to the relatively unadorned chorale sounded on the MN, to which has been added Sexquialter 2 St. Temperament Organ-Silbermann. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [2:11]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 755Download View Lyrics
    Even Schweitzer thinks this wasn't by Bach, but it is included in his Volume VI nonetheless; its jazzy simplicity is quite refreshing. Registration: Holpyp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2'. repeat on Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4', after repeat Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'. MeanTone-6thComma Temperament. The organ in the church of Krewerd in the province of Groningen Holland (1531) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [2:12]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 688Download View Lyrics
    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)     Midi file available. HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: In Dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 712Download View Lyrics
    Fughetta in 12/8 meter, for manuals alone. The melody is cleverly disguised in the soprano voice. Registrations: (1) Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' (2) + Viola di Gamba 8' (3) - Fluit 4' + Prestant 4' (4) + Fluit 4' (5) + Octaav 2' (B&D) (6) + Prestant 8' D. WellTemperament-SeventhComma. Chr. Müller cabinet organ (1741) reinstalled in Maria-church of Oosterwijtwerd, Groningen (1845) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [2:2]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto in C Major, BWV 977Download
    Harpsichord transcription based on unknown concerto, there are three movements: Allegro: Oberwerk Gedeckt 8' + Octava 2' + Sufflet coupled to Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Spitz-Flöhte 4' + Mixtuur 4 St. coupled to Pedal Sub-Bass 16', Adagio: OW Gedeckt 8' + Rohr-Flöhte 4' coupled to HW Rohr-Flöhte8' + Qvintadena 8' + Spitz--Flöhte 4' coupled to PD Sub-Bass 16' and Giga (Jig):OW Gedeckt 8' + Nasat 3' + Gemshorn 2' + Qvinta 1-1/2' + Sufflet 1' coupled to HW Rohr-flöthe 8' + Octava 4' coupled to Pedal Sub-Bass 16'; for first repeat omit OW Nasat 3' and replace HW Octava 4' with Spitz-Flöhte 4'; for second repeat on OW replace Gemshorn 2' with Octava 2', add Cymbel 2 St. and couple to HW Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Nasat 3'. Pedal ad lib. The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -
    Samples by PipeLoops [6:58]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto in C Major, BWV 977Download
    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: Vater Unser im Himmelreich, BWV 737Download View Lyrics
    Schweitzer calls this piece "A motet without words, in which the soul sends to Heaven the prayer of prayers." Registration: Manual Prestant 8' + Bourdon 8' + Octaaf 4', Pedal Bourdon 16' + Bourdon 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Violoncel 4' + Quint 3'. WellTemperament-7thComma. The organ of the former Hervormde kerk of Wirdum in the province of Groningen (1879) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [1:43]     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Trio Sonata No. 6, BWV 530Download
    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