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MINI-CONCERT NO. 4
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    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue (Wedge) in E minor, BWV 548Download
    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 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: Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578Download
    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 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) HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Toccata and Fugue in F, BWV 540Download
    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 696Download View Lyrics
    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 1096Download View Lyrics
    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 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