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    Franck, César: Chorale IDownload
    Dedicated to Monsieur Eugène Gigout, this is the first of the monumental Trois Chorals written near the end of Franck's life. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [13:52] Midi File available. HW3
    Heron, Henry: Voluntary in GDownload
    Unison passages surround concerto-like interludes. Two registrations used: Combination Pleno with upper 8; Lower 8' with upper Laute. Cembalo Mietke built by Jan Becicka workshop (2005) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [1:49] (A=465) Midi File available. HW3
    Stanley, John: Voluntary 1 in C Major, Op. 5, No. 1Download
    Four Movements: Adagio ("Diapasons" - Swell Violin Diapason 8' + Octave 4' coupled to Great Open Diapason), Andante ("Trumpet" - Swell Closed Horn 8' + Orchestral Oboe 8', "Echo" - Great Claribel Flute 8' + Dulciana 8'), Slow ("Swell" - Violin Diapason 8' + Lieblich Gedeckt 8' + Echo Gamba 8'), Allegro ("Echo" - SW Violin Diapason 8' + Lieblich Gedeckt 8' + Octave 4' + Piccolo 2' [box closed until end] and "Flute" - GT Claribel Flute 8'). Pedal ad lib throughout. Stanley scores. St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Neutral Bay, Australia (1929) - Samples by Nicholas Appleton [8:19] (a=426 Hz) HW3
    Reger, Max: Seelenbräutigam, Op. 67, No. 35Download View Lyrics
    Simulated 3-manual performance with Rugwerk playing both Swell (Fluit Does 8' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2') and Choir (Fluit does 8' + Holpijp 4') parts against the Chorale in the tenor range of the Hoofdwerk (Roerfluit 8' + Speelfluit 4' + Quint 3' + Vox Humana 8'). Pedaal (Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8') is used when chorale is sounded. At the end the Rugwerk consists of Fluit Does 8' + Prestant 4' + Holpijp 4' + Octaaf 2' + Quint 1-1/2' The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [1:51] Midi file available. HW3
    Reger, Max: Jesu Leiden, Pein und Tod, Op. 67, No. 19Download View Lyrics
    A veritable kaleidoscope of chord changes in the German chromatic style, with a bluesy penultimate chord.Played on Man 2 Copula 8' + Flauta 4' + Principal 2', Man 1 Salicional 8' + Flute 4' coupled to Pedal Subbass 16'. Rabštejn nad Střelou Organ Model (1793) - Samples by Jiri Zurek [1:46] Midi file available. HW3
    Gigout, Eugène: Allegretto GraziosoDownload
    No. 11 of 12 Pieces for Organ, it is ingratiating as its name indicates. Valotti-Young Temperament. Brut-Leuchten Orgel (1587 to 2007) - Samples compiled by Bob Collins [3:6] Midi File Available HW3
    Vierne, Louis: Lied, Op. 31, No. 17Download
    A 4-measure song weaves through various ranges of both manuals. Registration: Récit. Cor de Nuit 8' + Flûte Harmonique 4', G.O. Montre 8' + Flûte Harmonique 8', one or both coupled to Pédale Soubasse 16' + Flûte 8'. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [5:17] (A=465) Midi File available. HW3
    Brahms, Johannes: O Welt, ich muß dich lassen (II)Download View Lyrics
    A very straightforward example of terrace dynamics, registered for three manuals: loud (G.O. Montre 8' + Flute Harmonique 8' + Prestant 4'), soft (G.O. Flûte Harmonique 8' + Flûte 4'), softer (Recit Cor de Nuit 8' + Viol de Gambe 8' + Voix Céleste 8' coupled to Pedale Soubasse 16' + Flute 8'). Quick switching of stops allows it to be performed on a two-manual with the same effect. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [1:44] (A=465) Midi File available. HW3
    Vierne, Louis: Carillon de WestminsterDownload
    A virtuosic "perpetual motion" piece punctuated by the peals of the Westminster Chimes. Very subtle changes in the repetitive patterns which result in adventurous harmonies put one in mind of modern composers Steve Reich, John Adams or Arvo Pärt. Thanks to Jon Brannon for the score. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [6:52] Midi File available. HW3
    Dupré, Marcel: ElévationDownload
    Dedicated to Louis Vierne, this piece is written for organ or harmonium. Registration: Récit Cor de nuit 8' + Voix Céleste 8' coupled to G.O. Flûte 8', with Pédale Soubasse 16' at end (quasi resultant 32'). Both manuals enclosed, no extra noises. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [3:4] Midi File available. HW3
    Reger, Max: Freu' dich sehr, o meine Seele, Op. 67, No. 11Download View Lyrics
    The chorale is sounded on the Recit. Trompette Harmonique 8' until the end, where everything is played on Recit Cor de Nuit 8' + Viol di Gambe + Flûte Octaviant 4' but the chorale is mostly in octaves in the soprano and second alto. The devices used are typically Baroque but with a romantic harmonic vocabulary that is distinctly Reger's own. The very active pedal uses Soubasse 16' + Flûte 8' + Prestant 4' except at the very end, when the Prestant 4' is replaced by a coupled Flûte 4'. Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [1:43] (A=465) Midi File available. HW3
    Franck, César: Chorale IIDownload
    Dedicated to Monsieur Auguste Durand, this is the second of the monumental Trois Chorals written near the end of Franck's life. Formally, it is a sort of passacaglia with interludes. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (71 MB). Baumhoer organ in Bielefeld-Stieghorst, Germany (2006) - Samples by PipeLoops [11:40] (A=465) Midi File available. HW3