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    Gottfried Silbermann Organ, Reinhardtsgrimma / Sachsen, Germany (1731) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
    Vetter, Andreas Nicolaus: Komm, heiliger GeistDownload View Lyrics
    Through composed trio with Chorale in Pedal. Registration: RH - Hauptwerk (Rohrfleute 8' + Octava 4' + Cornett 3.Fach); LH - Hinterwerk (Gedacktes 8' + Rohrfleute 4' + Octava 2' + Tertia 2' + Nassat 3'); Pedal (Subbass 16' + Octaven Bass 8' + I-P). [2:26] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Trio Sonata No. 5, BWV 529Download
    Three movements: a) Allegro in C Major: Pedal Sub Baß 16 + Oktaven Baß 8; Hauptwerk Rohrfleute 8 + Spiz Fleute 4 + Qvinta 3; Hinterwerk Gedackt 8 + Rohr Fleute 4 + Oktava 2. b) Largo in A minor: Pedal Oktaven Baß 8; Hauptwerk Rohrfleute 8 + Qvintadena 8 + Spiz Fleute 4; Hinterwerk Gedackt 8 + Rohr Fleute 4 + Nassat 3 + Tertia 2. c) Allegro in C Major: Pedal Pedal Sub Baß 16 + Oktaven Baß 8; Hauptwerk Rohrfleute 8 + Spiz Fleute 4 + Oktava 2; Hinterwerk Gedackt 8 + Rohr Fleute 4 + Oktava 2 + Suffleute 1. Several high "D" pedal notes were transposed down. [14:24] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in E minor, BuxWV 143Download
    Opens with a pedal solo then settles into a prolonged organ point in a pedal that is no longer coupled to the full plenum of the Hauptwerk, which explores the opening motive. In Ms. 23 a fughetta emerges, based on a theme with a persistent repeated note and chromatic ending. It is fully expanded in passionate Buxtehude fashion. At Ms. 57, another fughetta starts with a similar subject but now on the Hinterwerk and in triple meter. When he listener is sufficiently soothed and calmed, the pedal reed comes clammering in and the marking is Adagio, with plenty of dramatic space between events. The piece ends with another organ point in the pedal. [5:6] (A=465) HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Concerto (1740)Download
    A refreshing change from the usual Vivaldi transcriptions, this original concerto consists of many sections of varied and charming textures. Preludio (Adagio), Allegro, Largo, Ritornello (Vivace), Aria I, Aria II (Largo), Vivace. [13:9] (A=465) HW1
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Variations on Est ce MarsDownload View Lyrics
    Seven variations on a secular song. [5:13] (A=465) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen gmein, Br III:20Download View Lyrics
    Short festive setting of the Thanksgiving hymn. [0:59] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Magnificat Primi Toni, BuxWV 204Download View Lyrics
    Festive setting with several mini-textures. Registration: Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtur 4 Fach; Hinterwerk Gedacktes 8' + Rohrfleute 4' + Octava 2' + Zimbeln 2 Fach (coupled to Hauptwerk); Pedal Posaunen Bass 16' + Octaven Bass 8' + Subbass 16'. [2:3] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 726Download View Lyrics
    Brief chorale harmonization with flourishes between each phrase. Full plena on each manual, coupled . Posaunebas 16 and Octavenbas 8 in the Pedal [1:0] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, allzugleich, BWV 732Download View Lyrics
    Another Chorale Harmonization with moderate flourishes between the phrases, based on a Christmas tune [1:9] (A=465) HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes GutDownload View Lyrics
    Based on anonymous chorale tune of 1587. Used in part by Handel in his Funeral Anthem. Fugue-like treatment of the chorale throughout, with Chorale emphasized in the Pedal. Registration: HW Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Qvinta 3' + Octava 2' + Mixtur 4 Fach; Pedal: Posaunen Baß 16' + Octaven Baß 8. [2:21] (A=465) HW1
    Scheidt, Samuel: Christ lag in TodesbandenDownload
    Chorale in right hand (HW Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Qvinta 3' + Octava 2' + Cornett 3 Fach) with two voices in the left hand (Hinterwerk Gedacktes 8' + Rohrfleute 4' + Octava 2' + Zymbeln 2 Fach) and one in the pedal (Subbass 16' + Octaven Bass 8'). [1:43] (A=465) HW1
    Boehm, Georg: Allein Gott in der Höh sei EhrDownload View Lyrics
    A multi-sectional treatment which uses the pedal sometimes for the Chorale, sometimes not, and portions of extreme ornamentation coexist with rather straightforward writing. The tempo variations may well have been only "suggestions" from the questionable Karl Straube score (Edition Peters) rather than the composer's original markings. [3:36] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto in C Major, BWV 984Download
    Based on a concerto by Duke Johann Ernst of Saxe-Weimar, in three movements: [Moderato] HW Rohrfleute 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2'; Hinterwerk Gedacktes 8' + Rohrfleute 4' + Octava 2' + Quinta 1&bsp;1/2'; PD Subbass 16' + Octavenbass 8' - Adagio e affettuoso HW Rohrfleute 8'; Hinterwerk Gedacktes 8' + Rohrfleute 4'; PD Subbass 16' + HW-PD Coupler - Allegro assai HW Rohrfleute 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtur 4 Fach; Hinterwerk Gedacktes 8' + Rohrfleute 4' + Octava 2' + Quinta 1&bsp;1/2' + Zimbeln II Fach; PD Subbass 16' + Octavenbass 8' (Posaune Bass 16' at end). [6:52] (A=465) HW1