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MINI-CONCERT NO. 5
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    Weckmann, Matthias: Canzon in C minorDownload
    Section 1 in Common Time HW Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' + Mixtuur 2-4 sterck + Cimbel 4-6 sterck; Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4'; Section 2 in 12/8 Time Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Woudfluit 2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck; Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'; Section 3 in Common Time HW Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' + Cimbel 4-6 sterck; for ending add Mixtuur 4' + Trompet 8' (Pedaal Bazuin 16'). Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [6:50] (a=420 Hz)
    HW2>3
    Wesley, Samuel: HornpipeDownload
    Marked "Vivace" this concerto movement is in 3/2 meter and alternates between the two manuals. More about its origins here. Registration: SW Open Diapason 8' + Octave 4' + Mixture II coupled to Stopped Diapason 8' (B&T) + Octave 4'. Vallotti-Young Temperament Joseph Hart, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, (1809)
    Samples by Lavendar Audio [1:26]
    HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Auf meinen lieben GottDownload View Lyrics
    Three-part manualiter setting in which the Chorale appears in slow notes in the soprano. Registration: Bordun 8' + Floete 4'. Original tuning. Chamber Organ by Daniel Prib, (2007)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [1:36]
    HW3
    Boehm, Georg: Praeludium und Fuge in C durDownload
    Prelude (Hinterwerk Gedacktes 8' + Octava 2' + Suffleute 1' coupled to HW Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Qvinta 3' + Octava 2' coupled to PD Posaunen Bass 16' + Octaven Bass 8): brilliant Pedal solo followed by arpeggiation and strong rhythmic chords an octave apart in the manual, short organ point in the pedal near end. Lighter registration for the cheerful 4-voice Fugue (Hinterwerk Gedacktes 8' + Octava 2' + Qvinta 1 1/2' coupled to HW Rohrfleute 8' + Qvintadena 8' + Octava 4' coupled to PD Subbass 16'). At the end there are organ points in the Pedal (Subbass 16' + Posaunen Bass 16' + Octaven Bass 8') and Buxtehudean flourishes in the manual (Hinterwerk Octava 2' + Suffleute 1' + Zymbeln 2 Fach coupled to HW Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtur 4&Fach), then a rather short cadence. Based on the MIDI score and interpretation thoughtfully provided by Boris Mudrinic. Gottfried Silbermann Organ, Reinhardtsgrimma / Sachsen, Germany (1731) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [4:21] (A=465) HW1
    Couperin, Louis: Chaconne in G minorDownload
    Rondeau interspersed with three couplets. Score edited by Pierre Gouin available at the WIMA: Werner Icking Music Archive. Cembalo Mietke built by Jan Becicka workshop (2005)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [2:42] (A=465)
    HW3
    Bennett, John: Trumpet VoluntaryDownload
    In the usual two sections for this period: [Largo] SW Principal 4' coupled to GT Open Diapason 8' + Principal 4'; [Allegro] RH GT Trumpet 8'; LH SW Double Diapason 16' + Open Diapason 8' + Gedact (B&T) + Principal 4' + Mixture II. 1/10th Comma Temperament. Joseph Hart, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, (1809)
    Samples by Lavendar Audio [6:0]
    HW2>3
    Weckmann, Matthias: Toccata in E minor (II)Download
    Three sections: Grave, [Moderato], Adagio. Intricate ornamentation, arpeggios and triplets require crispness as well as sustaining power. Man. 2 Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Speelfluit 4' + Nasard 1-1/3' + Scherp 1' coupled to Man. 1 Praestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 4-5 sterck; PD at end: Subbas 16' + Praestant 8' + Fagot 16'. Werckmeister III Temperament, -13dB output volume. The organ of Boezemkerk in Bolnes (Ridderkerk) Holland (1959) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [3:32]
    HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 1102Download View Lyrics
    The bass line is sort of a repeating ground bass, the melody is heavily ornamented, and the 'Allegro' marking in the middle stimulates a riotous ending. Temperament: Mean Tone-Modified 6th. Impulse reverberation added. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (12.3 MB). Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig [2:8] HW2
    Boehm, Georg: Christe, der du bist der helle TagDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale and 3 variations. Variation 1 is a trio; Variation 2 is sort of a fughetta, with multiple echo effects and actually contains another variation in 6/8 time; Variation 3 is another trio, but with the Chorale in the Pedal. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [8:57] (a=420 Hz)
    HW2>3
    Purcell, Henry: Suite 6 for HarpsichordDownload
    The opening Prelude is restless and full of syncopations, The Almand contines with the syncopations. The Courante is in a more settled 3/2 meter and makes liberal use of long trills. Cembalo Mietke built by Jan Becicka workshop (2005)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [3:42] (A=465)
    HW3
    Bennett, John: Voluntary in FDownload
    Adagio on SW Open Diapason 8' + Gedact Bass 8' + Viol di Gamba 8'; Allegro on GT Open Diapason 8' + Octave 4' + Fifteenth 2'; relief on SW to which has been added Principal 4' and Mixture II, and then is coupled to GT; Adagio adds SW Oboe 8' (box closed somewhat) and GT Mixture III. SW is also coupled down to PD Bourdon 16'. Valotti-Young Temperament, +4dB output volume. Joseph Hart, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, (1809)
    Samples by Lavendar Audio [4:29]
    HW2>3
    Boyce, William: Voluntary in D minorDownload
    Two sections [Not Fast] and Fugue [Moderato]. Kirnberger 3 Temperament. Joseph Hart, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, (1809)
    Samples by Lavendar Audio [2:45]
    HW2>3
    Boyce, William: Diapason MovementDownload
    Slowly. From a Voluntary. Manual Principale Bassi e Soprani. -4 dB, Kirnberger 3 Temperament. Antegnati organ in St. Carlo, Brescia, Italia (16th-17th C.)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek HW3
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Variations on Soll es seinDownload
    Eight variations on a secular song. -2dB output volume, Temperament: MeanTone 6th Comma Doksy-Kruh organ (1627) -
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [7:21]
    HW2>3