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MINI-CONCERT NO. 5
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    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Partita on Ach, was soll ich sünder machen, BWV 770Download View Lyrics
    Schweitzer is of the opinion that Bach may have written the first 8 variations, but the last two are very unlike his style, particularly with regard to the treatment of the manual changes. It may be that Bach copied the work of one of his pupils. No matter who wrote it, once the gloomy first verse is acknowledged, it is a sprightly set of variations. The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -
    Samples by PipeLoops [11:52]     HW3
    Lully, Jean-Baptiste: Marche RoyaleDownload
    Special arrangement of a modern transcription. Valotti-Young Temperament. The van Peteghem-organ of Haringe, Flandres (1778) 
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [2:28]     HW3
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Preludio con Fuga d-mollDownload
    The Prelude contains sequential repetition, echo effects, and less than usual ornamentation. The short Fugue contains a recognizable repeated note and very short episodes. Registration: Preludio Borstpositiff Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' + Dulciaen 8' coupled to Manuael Roerpijp 8' + Spitspijp 4', which is coupled to Pedael Basuin 16'. At Ms. 32 [24/16 meter] BP replaces Dulciaen with Scherp, and is coupled to MN Pricipael 8' + Octav 4' and to PD Subbas 16' + Octav 8' (for echoes the BP replaces the Scherp with Sufflet 1'). Fugue BP Gedackt 8' + Octav 2' is coupled to MN Principael 8' + Octav 4' + Super Octav 2' and to PD Bardon 16' + Cornet 4'. At end of fugue the uncoupled PD consists of Bazuin 16' + Octav 8' + Cornet 4'. Gabler Temperament. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [4:42]     HW3
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Dialogue (3rd Agnus Dei)Download
    This dialogue has several levels: the "Récit" vs. the "G.O." Plena, solos on two different cornets, one for the right hand, a different for the left, and a long "3 manual" echo section which varies each little phrase ever so subtly in ornamentation and articulation, finally ending with full organ complete with slow descending chromatic pedal line. Not a modern Agnus Dei of weakness and passivity, but one that calls attention to itself. Indicated registrations:
    1. Recit Petit Plein Jeu (played on G.O.)
    2. G.O. Grand choeur leger (includes Positiv Cornet for later use)
    3. Recit. Cornet in R.H., G.O. flutes
    4. Positiv Flutes 8+4, G.O. Cornet
    5. same as 2, but Positiv 8 Flute to simulate Echo
    6. Grand Jeu with Pedal Bombarde
    The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -
    Samples by PipeLoops [4:23]     HW3
    Handel, George Frederick: Andante in BbDownload
    The second movement of Organ Concerto in F, transcribed for organ. Registrations: (1) Swell Violin Diapason 8' + Echo Gamba 8' + Octave 4' coupled to Great Clarabel Flute 8, Pedal Bourdon 16' + Violoncello 8'. (2) SW changes to Lieblich Gedeckt 8' + Echo Gamba 8' + Piccolo 2'. (3) SW loses Echo Gamba and gains Octave 4', GT gains Principal 4', PD gains SW-PD coupler. (4) SW loses Piccolo, GT gains Fifteenth 2'. St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Neutral Bay, Australia (1929) -
    Samples by Nicholas Appleton [4:56] (a=426 Hz)     HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 731Download View Lyrics
    All in all, a very lovely interpretation of one of Bach's favorite chorales. In the second half, the chorale momentarily turns into an obbligato (the real melody is hidden in the lower voices). Registrations: RH Manuael Trompet 8', Vox Humana 8, Trompet 8'; LH Manuael Gedackt 8' + Floit 4', - Floit 4', + Octav 2' Pedael Bardon 16 + Octav 8', - Octav 8' + BP-PD, then as at the beginning. Meantone 6th Comma The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [1:26]     HW3
    Stanley, John: Voluntary 4 in E minor, Op. 5, No. 4Download
    Two Movements: Adagio ("Diapasons") Man. 1 Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4', bass line on Pedal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. Allegro ("Cornet" and "Ecchoe") RH Man. 1 Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 2-2/3' (Ecchoe indicates RH on Man. 2) and LH Man. 2 Quintadena 8' + Roerfluit 4' coupled to Pedal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' for last two notes. Gabler Temperament. Stanley scores. The Bamboe organ of the Protestant community of Roeselare Belgium (1995) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [4:38]     HW3
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Variations on Ons is gheboren een kindekijnDownload View Lyrics
    Four variations on a tune also known as Puer nobis nascitur. Registration: Solo on Brustpositiff Dulziaen 8'. Var. 1 Manuael Principael 8' + Octav 4' + Super Octav 2'. Var. 2 RH Roerpijp 8' + Octav 4' + Quint 3' + Super Octav 2', LH BP Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' + Dulciaen 8', Var. 3 All 6 stops of BP. Gabler Temperament. Score here. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [3:15]     HW3
    Pachelbel, Johann: Vom Himmel hoch, 2nd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Extended fughetta section on Hauptwerk based on first phrase of chorale with quarter notes and eighth notes, expanding to half notes for the Chorale in the Pedal and 16th notes for the figuration in the manuals.Registration: Oberwerk Gedeckt 8' + Nasat 3 coupled to Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Qvintadena 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtuur 4 F; Pedal Sub-Bass 16' + Octav-Bass 8' + Posaunen-Bass 16'. The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -
    Samples by PipeLoops [3:23]     HW3
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Variations on Mein junges Leben hat ein End'Download View Lyrics
    Six variations on a secular song. Var. 1 Manuael Principael 8' + Octav 4' + Super Octave 2'. Var. 2 Borstpositiff Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2'. Var. 3 MN add Quint 3'. Var. 4 BP add Sijfloit 1'. Var. 5 MN replace Principael 8' with Rohrfloit 8', add Trompet 8' + Mixtuir. Var. 6 BP replace Sijfloit 1' with Scherp and couple to MN. Coda BP Floit 4' + Octav 2' coupled tp MN Roerpijp 8' + Spitspijp 4'. Temperament Ordinaire. A "wet" version is available here. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [5:54]     HW3
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Partita on "Jesu, Meine Freude"Download View Lyrics
    Nine variations on a beloved German chorale, known in English as "Jesus, all my gladness," revealing an engaging variety of moods and compositional techniques, as well as showcasing a wide variety of combinations. Brad Lehman Temperament. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) -
    Samples by Gernot Wurst [13:28]     HW3