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MINI-CONCERT NO. 4
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    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 546Download
    This masterful Prelude begins with pitting large chords in the left and right hands, progresses through several expressive episodes, and returns to the original statement at the end. The fugue subject alternates with playful episodes that wander off in many directions. MeanToneModifiedSixthComma Temperament. Rabštejn nad Střelou Organ Model (1793) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [11:37] Midi File Available HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659Download View Lyrics
    From the Eighteen Leipzig chorales written near the end of Bach's life. A quiet yet voluptuous setting of Martin Luther's Advent Chorale, "Saviour of the Gentiles, Come." This version expresses a palpable yearning for a long awaited redemption. For many years I made it a practice of playing this piece on the First Sunday of Advent. Registration: G. O. Montre 8' +Flûte Harmonique 8', coupled to Pédale Soubasse 16', Chorale on Récit.Viole de Gambe 8' + Basson et Hautbois 8'. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [4:47] HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto in C Major after Vivaldi, BWV 594Download
    Arrangement of Vivaldi's Concerto Op. 7 No. 5 for violin and basso continuo, RV 208. The exciting first movement and expressive recitative give way to an Allegro which is essentially a Rondo, with many playful, virtuosic diversions including a very long solo at the end. Screen capture of the keyboards and switches. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [18:19] (A=465) Midi File available. HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist, BWV 614Download View Lyrics
    This is a sad and expressive farewell to the secular old year. Registration: Chorale Man. 2 Copula 8' + Flauta 4' + Principal 2' + Terz 1-3/5' + Quint 1-1/2', Man. 1 Flute 8' + Salicional 8' + Flute 4', Pedal Subbass 16' + Octav 8'. For Prelude Man. 2 Quint 1-1/2- is replaced by Nasard 2-2/3', Man. 1 Flute 4' is replaced by Prestant 4'. Gabler Temperament. Rabštejn nad Střelou Organ Model (1793) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [2:29] Midi file available. HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fugue on the Magnificat, BWV 733Download View Lyrics
    For full organ and pedal, which takes a long time to come in, but is worth the wait. Registration: G. O. Bourdon 16' + Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Doublette 2' + Plein Jeu 5 rangs. Récit. Viole de Gambe 8' + Nasard Harmonique 2-2/3' + Trompette Harmonique 8' coupled to Pédale Soubasse 16' + Flûte 8. Both manuals are under expression. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [4:15] (A=465) Midi File available. HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543Download
    One of the mature masterworks. The Prelude starts with arpeggios on the Hauptwerk (Principal 8' + Octav 4' + Octav 2' + Mixtur), to which is added Pedal Subbaß 16' + Octavbaß 8' for a pedal point, proceeding to manual flourishes, a pedal solo based on the opening motive (to which the HW has been coupled, necessitating a few adjustments because of note overlaps), and proceeding to a strong dialogue between HW and PD. For the fugue, which has an infectious momentum, the Mixtur and HW-PD coupler are withdrawn and the Oberwerk comes into play both by itself (Gedackt 8' + Salicional 4' + Waldflöt, 2') and coupled to the PD, which creates the independence the pedal lacked during the Prelude. During the long pedal solo at the end, the OW Quinta 1-1/3' makes itself known and then the HW Mixtur, now coupled to the PD. The ending is one of the strangest cadenzas in all of Bach. Original temperament. Velosovo Organ Model (2007) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [10:0] Midi File Available HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Partita on Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 766Download View Lyrics
    The first of four partitas (variations on a chorale), this one contains the fully harmonized chorale and six variations, but each movement is inspired by a verse of the text. You may enjoy scrolling down to the lyrics and follow along in German or English. Registration: I - Ms 1,G.O. Montre 8' + Prestant 4'; II - Ms. 12, Récit. Basson et Hautbois 8' + G.O. Flûte Harmonique 8' + Flûte 4'; III - Ms. 42, Récit. Viole de Gambe 8' + Flûte 4' + Nasard 2-2/3' coupled at 8' and 4' to G.O. Flûte 8' + Prestant 4'; IV - Ms. 58, G.O. Flûte 8' + Prestant 4' + Doublette 2'; V - Ms. 74, Récit. Viole de Gambe 8' + Flûte 4' coupled at 4' to G.O. F8; VI - Ms. 94, Récit. Viole de Gambe 8' + Flûte 4' coupled at 4' to G.O. Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Doublette 2'; VII - Ms. 111, Récit. Basson et Hautbois 8' coupled at 4' to G.O. Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Doublette 2' + Plein Jeu, Chorale in Pédale on Trompette Harmonique 8'. Brad Lehman Temperament. The Récit. has 5 extra notes beyond its keyboard, which makes the super couplers more effective. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [8:20] Midi File available. HW3