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MINI-CONCERT NO. 6
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    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Preludio con Fuga C-DurDownload
    Mostly for manuals. The Swell 16' Lieblich Gedackt coupled to Great Principal Chorus adds gravity to the Prelude, and the lighter Fugue skips between Great and Swell, until the ending, during which the Pedal supports the final cadence. -4dB output volume. Impulse reverberation added. Temperament: Pitagòric segons Henri Arnaut de Zwolle (ca. 1400-1466), Compositio timbriae, quod est initium organorum et clavichordiorum, ca. 1440. Temperament was made with a new online tool, more information available here. Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig [7:5] HW2
    Schönbach, Patrick: Macht hoch die TürDownload View Lyrics
    Marked Freudig bewegt, the opening interval of the Chorale is used as the basis for five modulating 5-voice interludes on the Hoofdwerk (Rohrfluit 8' + Octaaf 4' + Fluit 2') and Pedaal (Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4') that alternate with the three sections of the actual chorale, soaring high on the Rugpositief (Holpijp 8' + Sexquialter 2 sterck + Dulciaan 8') and supported by three cheerful voices on the Hoofdwerk and Pedaal. Published here with express permission of the composer. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [1:49] (a=420 Hz)     HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fugue in G Major, BWV 576Download
    Though some doubt this fugue was really written by J. S. Bach, it is nonetheless a perky little item. To keep things lively the Phantom does a certain amount of good-natured stop pulling. Gottfried Silbermann Organ, Reinhardtsgrimma / Sachsen, Germany (1731) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [5:4] (A=465) HW1
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Erbarm dich mein, o Herre GottDownload View Lyrics
    Spectacular in its own way, this set of six variations has medieval sounding harmonies, sudden rapid note onslaught, and one relentless beat per measure. The Casavant Frères organ (opus 2871) at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (1966) - Samples by Ken Bales [9:35] MO
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Vom Himmel HochDownload View Lyrics
    Simple choral prelude arranged as a trio. Original score courtesy Jonathan Orwig. Registration: LH--Man. 2: Copl 8' + Spitzflet 4' + Quinta 1-1/2'; RH--Man. 1: Cop; 8' + Principal 4'; PD (Chorale) Regal 4'. Transposed down 2 semitones for shorter pedal compass. Rearranged score (in the key of D) available here. Doksy-Kruh organ (1627) -
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [1:0]     HW2>3
    Cimarosa, Domenico: SonataDownload
    Three movements: Allegro, Andantino and Allegro. Well Temperament-Fifth Comma. No reverberation added. Cembalo Mietke built by Jan Becicka workshop (2005)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [3:23]     HW3
    Clérambault, Louis-Nicolas: FugueDownload
    The second piece of Suite du Premier Ton for organ is marked "Lentement" (slow). It is intricately, fervently ornamented and played with foundations and reeds throughout. Registration: Montre 8' + Bourdon + Prestant + Flute 4' + Nazard + Trompette (basses et dessus as appropriate) coupled to Pédale Basse 16'. L'Orgue des Frères Jullien de Marseille, Roquemaure/Gard, Languedoc, France (1690--historic monument) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [2:27] (a1=415 Hz [- 3Cents]) HW1
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, (Variationen)Download View Lyrics
    Four short variations. Var. 1: Man. 1 Copl 8' + Principal 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtur 3 fach. Var. 2: RH on Man. 2 Regal; LH on Man. 1 Copl 8' + Principal 4'. Var. 3: LH on Man. 1 Copl 8' + Quinta 3' + Vox 8'; Var. 4: Chorale on Pedal Regal 4' + Sedecima 1', Hand(s) on Man. 2' Copl 8' + Spitzflet + Quinta 1-1/2'. Temperament: 1/10 Comma. Doksy-Kruh organ (1627) -
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [1:50]     HW2>3
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Concerto del Sr. Vivaldi in B minorDownload
    Three movements: Allegro - Front 8' + Back 4; Adagio - Back 8'; Allegro - Lute + Back 8'. Original tuning. Pedal played on transposing manual. 3-stop Harpsichord built by Martin Bezemer Eindhoven, 1981 - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [7:38] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: An Wasserflüssen BabylonDownload View Lyrics
    Four part manualiter setting using the original Krewerd tuning. Prestant 8' + Holpyp 8' + Fluyt 4' + Tremulant. -4dB output volume. The organ in the church of Krewerd in the province of Groningen Holland (1531) -
    Samples by Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [1:25] (KrewardOriginal: 1/4-comma meantone, nearly a whole tone above normal )     HW2>3
    Rossi, Michelangelo: Toccata SettimaDownload
    Harmonic juxtapositions, syncopation and extreme chromaticism, especially at the end give it a contemporary edge that is amazing, coming from the 17th century. Edited by Bernhard Lang and used with his kind permission. Registration: Manual: 8' + 4' + [2] + 1-1/3' + [1' + 2/3'] + 1/2' - Pedal 16'. Antegnati organ in St. Carlo, Brescia, Italia (16th-17th C.)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek HW3
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Preludio con Fuga (1741)Download
    Each in 3 sections: Preludio (repeated); Allegro; Adagio. Fuga. Un poco vivace; Grave; Aria, a 2 Tastature. Played on just the manuals. No reverberation added. Brad Lehman Temperament. Pedal Harpsichord - Samples by Brett Milan [8:27] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645Download View Lyrics
    Bach specifies: "Dextra 8 Fuss; Sinistra 8 Fuss; Pedal 16 Fuss." In other words, Right hand 8 foot (standard pitch), left hand 8 foot (standard pitch), Pedal 16 foot (an octave lower). This version goes considerably beyond the instructions in the score. Organ Gabler Temperament, -2dB output volume, Impulse Reverberation added. Reeds in order of appearance: Hautbois 8', Basson 16' (8va higher), Hautbois 8' + Gemshorn 4', repeat louder Basson 16', add Hautbois 8', add Gemshorn 4' then gradually add flues and mutations, GT Trompette and Pedal Posaune + come in, manuals are coupled at end with PD adding Choral Bass 4' and duplexed Trompette 8'. Since this is a monaural sampleset, the stereo placement is handled by Hauptwerk 3. Hear a dry version using default placement or C/C# split Brut-Leuchten Orgel (1587 to 2007) -
    Samples compiled by Bob Collins [3:31]     HW3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I)Download View Lyrics
    Four-part manualiter setting with a bit puzzling tonality, since the piece ends on a G Major chord. Manuaal: Rohrfluit 8' + Principael 4' + Octav 2' + Quintanus 1-1/2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck. Original tuning. Frans Caspar Schnitger Organ, Duurswoude/Frisland (1723) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [1:17] (a=460 Hz)     HW2>3
    Boehm, Georg: Praeludium in F durDownload
    In 2 repeated sections, the first dominated by scalar passages in many note values, the second utilizing primarily a dotted eighth + sixteenth rhythmic pattern. First section: Principali Bassi + Principali Soprani + Ottava + Qvinta Decima + Decima IX - Repeat: withdraw Qvinta Decima - Second Section and Ending: Principali Bassi + Principali Soprani + Ottava + Qvinta Decima + Decima IX + Vigesima II + Vigesima VI + Vigesima IX - Repeat: withdraw Qvinta Decima, Vigesima II and Vigesima IX. -6dB output volume. Temperament: Young, Multiple releases. Antegnati organ in St. Carlo, Brescia, Italia (16th-17th C.)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek HW3