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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] Midi File Available HW3
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Variations on Von der FortunaDownload
    Three variations on a secular song. I knew I wanted to add registrations as it played, so I made a combination file: Gen 1 - Man 2 Copula 8' + Flauta 4' + Principal 2' + Octava 1, Man 1 Flute 8' + Salicional 8' + Flute 4'. Gen 2 was to be added during the 2nd variation while Man 1 was not playing anything - it just added the Quinta 1-1/3'. But while listening and recording I could feel a need for something more so I hurriedly added Principal 4' to Man 1 at the rightish time, and stored it to Gen 3 and saved the combination file. Rabštejn nad Střelou Organ Model (1793) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [2:59] Midi File Available HW3
    Fischer, J. K. F.: Chaconne in A minorDownload
    Four-measure diatonic downward bass in stately 3/4 time, repeating 3 times, faux chromatic appearances in Alto (Ms. 17) and Ms. 21 (Soprano), full chromatic version in Ms. 25, with ornamentation and syncopation appropriate to the form. Uses lower 8' register. Fischer scores here. Edited by Gayk Aboyan. Cembalo Mietke built by Jan Becicka workshop (2005) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [1:5] (A=465) Midi File Available HW3
    Handel, George Frederick: Air from Water Music SuiteDownload
    Transcription of a belovedly hypnotic movement of the famous suite. G.O. enclosed. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [5:49] Midi File available. 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] Midi File Available HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Christus, der uns selig macht, BWV 620Download View Lyrics
    Intensely chromatic double canon on a Passion text, this piece describes Christ's suffering and torment with some tortured harmonies. Registration: Chorale Man 2 Copula 8' + Flauta 4' + Quint 1-1/2' coupled to Man 1 Flute 8' + Principal 4' + Octava 2', Pedal Subbass 16' with Ped I/Bass coupler. Prelude: Man 2 Nasard 2-2/3' coupled to Man 1 Flute 8' + Salicional 8' + Flute 4' + Principal 4' + Octaa 2' + Quint 2-1/3, PD Subbass 16' + Octav 8 + Choral 4'. Kellner Temperament. Rabštejn nad Střelou Organ Model (1793) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [3:1] Midi file available. HW3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Canzonetta in G minor, BuxWV 173Download
    Two-measure motiv that basically follows the circle of fifths, repeated in all 4 voices without much embroidery. OW Gedackt 8' + Salicional 4' + Waldflöhte 2' coupled to HW Mixtur. Score courtesy of Ian Dyson Velosovo Organ Model (2007) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [1:23] (A=465) HW3
    Weckmann, Matthias: Canzon in D minorDownload
    Three sections: Poco allegro in Common Meter (Copula Major + Copula Minor + Superoctava + Quinta Major), Allegro in 6/4 Meter (Quintadena + Copula Minor + Salicinale + Superoctava' - withdrawn at end) and Tempo I in Common Meter (Copula Major + Quintadena + Octava Principale + Super Octava + Mixtura). WellTemperament-SevethComma. Renaissance Organ in gothic church in Smecno, Czech Republic (ca. 1587) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [3:57] Midi File Available 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]     Midi File Available HW3
    Pachelbel, Johann: Nun komm, der Heiden HeilandDownload View Lyrics
    Fugal exposition of first chorale phrase followed by statement in the pedal. G.O. Montre 8' + Flûte Harmonique *' + Flûte 4' +'; Récit Basson et Hautbois 8' coupled to PD Soubasse 16' + Flûte 8'. Prospekt unenclosed. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [2:37] (A=465) Midi File available. HW3
    Banchieri, Adriano: Suonata Quinta, Fuga HarmonicaDownload
    The characteristic Bb of F Major is missing until the very end, for the Plagal cadence. All four parts are played on the manual. Output at -6dB using Tenth CommaTemperament. Mutopia Project score is available here. A table of registration and playable tracks for all six Sonatas is available here. Antegnati organ in St. Carlo, Brescia, Italia (16th-17th C.) - Samples by Jiri Zurek Midi File Available HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Allein Gott in der Höh, BWV 664Download View Lyrics
    From the Leipzig Chorales (The 18), this sparkling trio is based on the chorale theme (often translated "To God Alone Be Glory"), which is briefly stated in the pedal at the end. Registration: RH Man. 1 Copula 8' + Flauta 4' + Nasard 2-2/3' + Octava 1' + Terz 1-3/5'. LH Man. 2 Flute 8' + Salicional 8' + Principal 4' + Octava 2', Pedal Subbass 16' + Octav 8' , then Choral 4' is added for the Chorale, retired for the pedal point. Brad Lehman Temperament. Rabštejn nad Střelou Organ Model (1793) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [5:33] Midi file available. HW3
    Pachelbel, Johann: Magnificat Septimi ToniDownload View Lyrics
    Eight fugues on the Magnificat in the Seventh Tone (one of the Church Modes). Registration: Var. 1 Manuael Principael 8' + Octav 4' + Super Octav 2', Pedael Bardon 16' + Octav 8' + Cornet 4'. Var. 2 Borstpositiff Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' + Sijfloit 1', PD Bardon 16' + Octav 8'. Var. 3 MN Roerpijp 8' + Octav 4', PD same as Var. 3. Var. 4 GT MN Roerpijp 8' + Octav 4' + Quint 3' + Super Octav 2', BP Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2' coupled to PD Bardon 16'. Var. 5 BP Gedackt 8' + Super Octav 2' + Sijfloit 1' + Dulciaen 8'. Var. 6 MN Roerpijp 8' + Octav 4' + Super Octav 2' + Trompet 8'. Var. 7 BP Gedackt 8' coupled to MN Principael 8' + Roerpijp 8' + Spitspijp 4' and to PD Bardon 16' + Octav 8'. Var. 8 Principael 8' + Octav 4' + Super Octav 2' + Mixtuir, BP Dulziaen 8' coupled to PD Bazuin 16' + Cornet 4'. WellTemperament-FifthComma. The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) - Samples by Gernot Wurst [11:6] Midi File Available HW3