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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Nun Danket, Op. 65, No. 59
- A festival prelude where the chorale is the basis for the composition, but it is almost hidden. Beware of extreme dynamic contrasts. Impulse
reverberation added.
The Casavant Frères organ (opus 2871) at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (1966) - Samples by Ken Bales
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MO
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Sollt' ich meinem Gott nicht singen?, Op. 65, No. 22
- Three manual organ part simulated on two using Generals. The Chorale is sounded first in the soprano part on the Great, then repeated in tenor
register on the Hinterwerk Clarinet against Hauptwerk Flauto 8'. The last phrase is shared between the upper pedal part and then the Clarinet/Flauto
combination. which is echoed on the Flauto alone with gentle pedal ending.
F. X. Engelfried Organ, Gönningen/Baden-Württemberg/Germany (1844) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
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HW1
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Ringe Recht, wenn Gottes Gnade, Op. 65, No. 32
- A delightful trio with the chorale hidden in the right hand. Young Temperament. Multiple loops.
The van Peteghem-organ of Haringe, Flandres (1778) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Jesu, meine Freude, Op. 65, No. 38
- The first 4 measures of the chorale are used as a Passacaglia theme, and tempo indications change with each 4-measure variation. Registrations
increase from the barely discernible to full organ, the first 11 combinations being reversed at the end of the first half to give a crescendo pedal
effect. Another set of variations follows, which includes a few modified from the first half. This time the dynamic curve is all in the loud
direction.
The organ of Boezemkerk in Bolnes (Ridderkerk) Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Ach Gott und Herr, Op. 65, No. 34
- The gentle rocking accompaniment is derived from the first 4 notes of the Chorale, and is used in both inversions. Chorale appears in the pedal.
Chromatic alterations and dynamic instructions point it in the sentimental direction despite these Baroque devices. Registration: Hoofdwerk
Prestant 8' + Roerfluit 8' + Octaaf 4', Rugwerk Dulcian 8' coupled to Pedaal for Chorale (when it gets too gamy, it is replaced
with PD Prestant 8. At end the HW Octaaf is withdrawn, and the RW Fluit Does 8' is coupled to PD Bourdon 16. Valotti-Young Temperament.
The van Peteghem-organ of Haringe, Flandres (1778) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Vom Himmel Hoch, Op. 65, No. 10
- From the expressive flutes of the Great with romantic sounds from the Swell coupled to the sweetness of the Choir and a grand crescendo to full organ
at the end, this setting, marked "Andante amoroso," explores the full sonic range of the organ. Impulse reverberation added.
Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig
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HW1
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, Op. 65, No. 44
- Gentle and expressive setting using the Choir Clarinet for the chorale, except for the repeat, where it is deftly interwoven with the figurations on
the Swell (Rohrflute 8' + Gambe 8' + Voix Celeste 8'). The Pedal uses Rohrgedackt 16' (borrowed from Swell) and Nachthorn 8'. Bradley Lehman
Temperament. (Output +6dB)
Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig
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HW2
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Jesu, hilf siegen, Op. 65, No. 26
- Composer's adjectives: "Adagissimo, divoto, ligato, espressivo." Registration: Zwelwerk Gemshoorn 8' + Blokfluit 4' (withdrawn at end) + Tremulant,
coupled to HW Holpijp 8' and PD Subbas 16'. Impulse reverberation added.
Vermeulen Brothers Organ at Congregation "Vloedschuur," Heteren, Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Christe, Du Lamm Gottes, Op. 65, No. 46
- "Written in the style of Pachelbel", tempo is "Grave alla Sarabanda." Played on the Great throughout, but with couplers providing contrast.
Valotti-Young Temperament. Registrations here. More Karg-Elert scores
here.. An accidental error in Ms. 12 has now been corrected in this version.
Joseph Hart, Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, (1809) - Samples by Lavendar Audio
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: O Welt, ich muß dich lassen, Op. 65, No. 21
- Subtitled "Canzone," a melody that is based on a chorale soars out on Hauptwerk foundations, with cradle-rocking 12/8 rhythm in the Swell and Pedal.
Vladimir Grygar Organ at Church of the Holy Cross in Litomysl, Czech Republic (2001) - Samples by Jiri Zurek
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, Op. 65, No. 4
- Marked "Lento con expressione" the composer's other notes as translated into English are less clear: "Let the free style of the chorale melody be
noted from the coloring" and "It is to be pointed out that a dynamic or exaggerated accent is not to be desired." Registration: Hauptwerk
Principal 8' + Qvintadena 8' + Octava 4' + Spitz-Flöhte 4', Oberwerk Rohr-Flöhte 4' + Nasat 3' coupled to
Pedal Sub-Bass 16' + Octav-Bass 8'. Reduction for the repeat: HW Rohr-Flöhte 8' + Qvintadena 8' + Spitz-Flöhte 4',
OW Gedeckt 8' + Rohr-Flöhte 4' coupled to PD Sub-Bass 16'. First registration resumes after repeat.
The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -Samples by PipeLoops
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren, Op. 65, No. 31
- Subtitled "Allemande" but with unusual bravura, even for this composer. Impulse reverberation added.
The Casavant Frères organ (opus 2871) at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church Oshawa, Ontario, Canada (1966) - Samples by Ken Bales
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MO
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Alles ist an Gottes Segen (Fughetta), Op. 65, No. 3
- Cheerful setting with a fugue-like beginning but mostly homophonic with dynamically terraced interludes and a harmonically rich final cadence.
Registrtion: Man. 1 Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 4-6 St., "Swell" on Man. 2 Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Gemshoorn 2', "Choir" on Man.
2 Holpyp 8' + Speelfluit 4', Pedaal Subbas 16' + Praestant 8'. Young Temperament.
The organ of Boezemkerk in Bolnes (Ridderkerk) Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Nach einer Prüfung kurzer Tage, Op. 65, No. 30
- Chromatic balm for one who has been through some kind of trauma, this setting, marked "Andantino con molt' espressione." uses Swell flutes and strings
coupled to a delicious Pedal with a very brief passage on the Choir. An attempt at simulating a crescendo pedal was as smooth as I could make it, and
the marking "with religious fervor" was observed at the end.
E.M. Skinner Organ, Opus 719 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Chicago, Illinois (1928) - Samples by Brett Milan
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HW1
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, Op. 65, No. 23
- A festive fugue with Chorale in the pedal, mostly baroque with a few twists Nice contrast of manuals in the first part. Brad Lehman Temperament.
The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Mach's mit mir, Gott, nach deiner Güt', Op. 65, No. 29
- Canon at the octave between Zwelwerk Schalmei + other stops and top voice of the Hoofdwerk. Somewhat baroque sounding, but so rich and rapid that you
may not take it all in the first hearing.
Vermeulen Brothers Organ at Congregation "Vloedschuur," Heteren, Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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HW1
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele, Op. 65, No. 5
- The tempo indicated is Alla Sarabanda, a gentle 3/4 meter, The only explicit sounding of the chorale is the last phrase at the end. Impulse
reverberation added.
Orgue de salon (1988) - Samples by Eric Bricet and Jean Yves Garet
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade, Op. 65, No. 1
- Charming trio that begins the composer's Opus 65. Registration: RH Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Spitz-Flöthe 4' + Cornett 3 F; LH Oberwerk
Gedeckt 8' + Rohr-Flöhte 4' + Gemshorn 2'; Pedal Sub-Bass 16' + Octav-Bass 8'.
The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -Samples by PipeLoops
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott, Op. 65, No. 39
- Pretty much a neobaroque treatment with the Chorale in the Soprano throughout, but with a surprise ending. WellTemperament-Young
The organ of Boezemkerk in Bolnes (Ridderkerk) Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Ein Siegesgesang Israels alla Handel, Op. 101, No. 5
- From 33 Portraits für Harmonium, this optimistically triumphant 3-manual and pedal arrangement by P. Gouin begs for brass and timpani. For
the dynamic
instructions in the score I used:
ff = Great Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Mixture IV + Trompete 8' + SW-GT coupler (at end + Trompete Chamade 8');
f = Swell Rohrflute 8' + Gamba 8' + Octave 4' + Nazard 2-2/3' + Principal 2' + Mixture IV +
Trompete 8' + Hautbois 8' + Rohr Schalmei 4';
mf = Choir Basson 16' + Gemshorn 8' + Erzahler 8' + Flute 4' + Nazard 2-2/3' + CH-CH 4' + CH
Unison Off
Pedal Bourdon 16' + Octave 8' + Choralbass 4' + Mixture III + Trompete 8' + CH-PD 8' coupler (at end + Contra
Fagotto 32' + Fagotto 16' + Clairon 4'). More Karg-Elert scores
here.
Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig
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HW3
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Erschienen ist der herrlich Tag, Op. 65, No. 25
- Initial imitation between Soprano and Tenor voices emphasizes the fanfare implicit in the Chorale. Nine-voice chords at the end test the limits of
human hearing.
Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Valet will Ich dir gegeben, Op. 65, No. 11
- The Chorale appears from time to time in the Pedal, where it is given more sonic prominence according to the composer's instructions. Registration: SW
Rohrflute 8' + Octave 4'; CH Erzahler 8' + Unda Maris 8' + CH-CH 4' coupler (with and without the SW Voix Celeste 8'); GT Harmonic Flute uncoupled; PD
Lieblich Gedackt 16' + Nachthorn (or Octave 8' to highlight the Chorale).
Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Macht hoch die Tür, Op. 65, No. 8
- Tour de force marked "Allegro brioso e brillante." And that's just the tempo indication!
Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig
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HW1
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Herr, wie du willst, so schick's mit mir, Op. 65, No. 36
- The Pedal is used mostly as an organ point, with beautiful expansive arpeggios on Choir and Swell surrounding the Chorale, which is sounded on the
Great.
E.M. Skinner Organ, Opus 719 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Chicago, Illinois (1928) - Samples by Brett Milan
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HW1
- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Dir, dir, Jehovah, will ich singen!, Op. 65, No. 24
- The Chorale melody hops between manuals and pedal, ending in eight voices including double pedal. Every stop and coupler is used at least once, but
not the coupling manual.
The Bamboe organ of the Protestant community of Roeselare Belgium (1995) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Herzlich tut mich verlangen, Op. 65, No. 16
- Expressive canon in varying intervals between the Pedal (Subbas 16' + Praestant 8') and Man. 1 (Praestant 8' + Roerfluit 8'), with Chorale on Man. 2
Krummhoorn 8' + Speelfluit 4'. WellTemperament-FifthComma.
The organ of Boezemkerk in Bolnes (Ridderkerk) Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
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