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    Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Georgenkirche / Rötha, Germany (1721) -
    Samples by Brett Milan
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude in A minor, BWV 569Download
    Although sequences are repeated endlessly, the tortured chromaticism at the end makes this an unusual piece. The Phantom Organist has tried to vary registrations and phrasings to preserve interest throughout. The Pedal Trommete 8' and Hauptwerk Bordun 16' are especially prominent. [5:39] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Canzona in C Major, BuxWV 166Download
    In three sections. The first in common meter resembles a fughetta but changes texture to a striking repeated chord pattern, ending with a decorative flourish. The second section, in a lilting 6/8 meter, is played on the Hinterwerk, near the end the pedal enters and guides the merriment to a suspenseful 3rd inversion 7th chord. The transition and third section are played on the Hauptwerk with Pedal entering at the end. [5:17] (A=465) HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Dialogue (3rd Agnus Dei)Download
    This dialogue has several levels: the "Récit" vs. the "G.O." Plena, solos on two different cornets, one for the right hand, a different for the left, and a long "3 manual" echo section which varies each little phrase ever so subtly in ornamentation and articulation, finally ending with full organ complete with slow descending chromatic pedal line. Not a modern Agnus Dei of weakness and passivity, but one that calls attention to itself. [4:22] (A=465) HW1
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Jesaia, dem Propheten, das geschahDownload View Lyrics
    Three part triumphal setting, based on the chorale version of the Sanctus. [3:50] (A=465) HW1
    Hanff, Johann Nicolaus: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh dareinDownload View Lyrics
    Beautifully ornamented Chorale (Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Rohrflöte 8' + Octava 4' + Quinta 3'; repeat Oberwerk Gedackt 8' + Quintadena 8' + Rohrflöte 4' + Nasat 3' + Octava 2' + Tertia 1 3/5) with two manual voices (Oberwerk Gedackt 8' + Quintadena 8' + Rohrflöte 4'; repeat Hauptwerk Rohrflöte 8' + Spitzflöte 4') and one pedal voice (Principal Bass 16') in support. [2:28] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Komm, heiliger Geist, BuxWV 200Download View Lyrics
    Another florid presentation of the chorale on partial cornet with surprise ending. Registration: RH Chorale on Oberwerk Gedackt 8' + Rohrflöte 4' + Nasat 3' + Tertia 1 3/5; LH on Hauptwerk Rohrflöte 8' + Spitzflöte 4'; Pedal Principal-Bass 16' + HW/PD Coppel. [3:1] (A=465) HW1
    Froberger, J. J.: Canzona IIDownload
    The chromatic subject is first expounded upon in common meter (4/4), then changes to triple meter, and interrupted by a colorful keyboard flourish, progresses to 6/4 time, ending a bit abruptly. Froberger's interesting harmonic juxtapositions again prevail. [4:27] (A=465) Midi file available. HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Ich dank dir schon durch deinen Sohn, BuxWV 195Download View Lyrics
    This somewhat modal setting has three meters: Alla Breve, 3/2, and Common Meter, but four moods. [4:42] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Nun freut euch lieben Christen g'mein, BuxWV 210Download View Lyrics
    This unusual setting sets forth two divisions against each other with various hand changes and echo effects along the way. They are united only at the end. [11:5] (A=465) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Ricercare in C minorDownload
    A chromatic theme pervades the first two sections, the first of which is played on the Hauptwerk (Rohrflöte 8' + Octava 4' + Quinta 3'), the second on the Oberwerk (Gedack 8' + Quintadena 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2' + Quinta 1 1/3'). A perky little theme enters in the third section, on the Hauptwerk (Rohrflöte 8' + Octava 4' + Quinta 3' + Octava 2' + Cymbeln II). The Phantom Organist has added some light ornamentation. [5:3] (A=465) Midi file available. HW1
    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. The very ending in this version incorporates the Pedal. [9:0] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Ciacona in E minor, BuxWV 160Download
    This wonderful set of variations shows Buxtehude in a pensive mood gradually moving to a triumphant one. [5:44] (A=465) HW1