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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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Midi File Available
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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Midi File Available
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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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Midi File Available
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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 Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) - 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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(3 manual version)
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: Manual Copula Major + Salicinale, Pedal Subbassus + Octavasus;
repeat: Salicinale replaced with copula minor, coupled to Pedal (Octavasus withdrawn);
after repeat, Salicinale added to Manual, Pedal as at the beginning;
At end just the Copula Major coupled to Pedal Subbassus. Martinus Temperament.
Renaissance Organ in gothic church in Smecno, Czech Republic (ca. 1587) - Samples by Jiri Zurek
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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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Midi File Available
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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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HW3
- 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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Midi File Available
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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Midi File Available
HW3
- 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: Herzliebster Jesu, Op. 65, No. 17
- "In the style of Heinrich Schütz," 5-voices, 2 enclosed manuals and pedal. Tempo indication: Largo doloroso. Very expressive writing with plenty of
suspensions, ending on an open 5th.
Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops
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Midi File available.
HW3
- 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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Midi File Available
HW3
- 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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HW2>3
- 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 = G.O. Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Doublette 2' + Plein Jeu V + Trompette Harmonique 8';
f = Récit Cor de Nuit 8' + Viole de Gambe 8' + Flûte Harmonique 4' + Nasard Harmonique 2-2/3' +
Basson et Hautbois 8' + Hautbois 8' + super coupler;
mf = Faux Choir on Récit Cor de Nuit 8' + Flûte Harmonique 4'
Pédale Soubasse 16' + Flûte 8' + Prestant 4'. More Karg-Elert scores here.
At end G.O. adds 16 Bourdon and the 4' Récit. coupler, and both manuals are coupled to Pédale.
Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Aus meines Herzens Grunde, Op. 65, No. 2
- A pastorale written for 3 manuals, adapted for two thus: G.O.: Montre 8' + Flûute; Harmonique 8'; Récit as Swell: Cor de Nuit 8' +
Flûute; octaviant 4'; Récit as Choir: Viole de Gambe 8' + Voix céleste 8'; Pedal: Soubasse 16' + Flûute; 8'. At end, G.O.
Flûute; Harmonique 8'; Récit Cor de Nuit 8'; Pedal: Soubasse 16' + Flûute; 8'.
Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops
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Midi File available.
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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Midi File Available
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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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(3 manual version)
HW1
- 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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(3 manual version)
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 surrounding the soloed-out Chorale. Various 16', 8', and 4 flues with
no expression pedals. Young temperament.
Rabštejn nad Střelou Organ Model (1793) - Samples by Jiri Zurek
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Midi File available.
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- Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Ich dank dir schon durch deinen Sohn, Op. 65, No. 19
- The composer specifies three tempos and volume levels for each of the three verses of this "Choraltrio": 1) Moderato [mf] LH
Manuael Quintadena 16' + Roerpijp 8' + Quint 3; RH Borstpositiff Dulciaen 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2'; Pedal (octave lower)
Cornet 4' with its separate tremulant. 2) più lento [p] LH MN Quintadena 16' + Roerpijp 8'; RH BP
Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' coupled to PD Octav 8'. 3) Allegro brioso [sfz] LH MN Quintadena 16' + Principael 8'
+ Octav 4' + Super Octav 2'; RH BP full except Sijfloit 1'; PD Basuin 16' + Octav 8'. Martinus Temperament.
The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) - Samples by Gernot Wurst
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Midi File Available
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