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    Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Georgenkirche / Rötha, Germany (1721) -
    Samples by Brett Milan
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium (and Fugue) in C Major, BuxWV 136Download
    In the middle of the 13th measure of this 96-measure piece is the indication "Fuga" with a jaunty subject and the jazzy chromatic descending syncopation that accompanies it, but, typical of the sectional, improvisational nature of Buxtehude's organ works, measure 55 starts an entirely different motiv with the indication "allegro" and at the 66th measure there is an abrupt shift to 12/8 meter, which persists to the end. [4:43] (A=465) HW1
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Aus tiefer Noth schrei' ich zu dirDownload View Lyrics
    The chorale subject, a German chorale based on Psalm 130, De Profundis, is soloed out in the right hand on the Oberwerk with a luscious Cornet combination; two contrapuntal voices sound on sombre flues of the Hauptwerk coupled to the pedal for the third voice. [3:19] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen, allzugleich, BuxWV 202Download View Lyrics
    Jolly little Christmas setting. Registration: RH Chorale Oberwerk - Tutti; LH Bordun 16' + Rohrflöte 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2'; PD Principal Bass 16' + Pedal Coppel [1:4] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 539Download
    The Prelude, for manuals alone, is published in a popular wedding album, and so has been heard often. I doubt that many have dealt with the fugue, which is unusual in that the pedal seems to be nearly always present, and the arpeggiated episodes put one in mind of an Italian concerto. It is actually transcribed from the second movement of BWV 1001, Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin in G minor (along with BWV 1000, transcribed for solo Lute). Thanks to Graham Pearce for telling me this. [6:47] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fugue on the Magnificat, BWV 733Download View Lyrics
    For full organ and pedal, which takes a long time to come in, but is worth the wait. [4:14] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fantasia (Concerto) in G Major, BWV 571Download
    Divided into three sections Fantasia, Adagio and Allegro, this piece is a lot smaller in scope than the enormous G Major Fantasie that follows it in the Schmieder catalog, but it is not without its charming moments. The restful middle movement uses the Oberwerk Quintadena 8' and coupled to Hauptwerk Spitzflöte 4'. [7:9] (A=465) HW1
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbtDownload View Lyrics
    Two variations, the first with the Chorale sounded on the Pedal 8' Trommete coupled to the Hauptwerk Principal 8 (to which is coupled the Oberwerk Principal 4; + Octava 2' + Mixtura III), the second with the the Chorale sounded on the Oberwerk (Gedackt 8' + Quintadena 8' + Principal 4' + Rohrflöte 4' + Nassard 3 + Octava 2 + Quinta 1 1/2) accompanied by Hauptwerk (Rohrflöte 8' + Octava 4') coupled to the Pedal (Principal Bass 16'). [4:1] (A=465) HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Premier Sanctus en talle à 5Download
    Calls for Petit Plein Jeu for manuals and Pedal Trompette. [0:42] (A=465) HW1
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Variations on Soll es seinDownload
    Eight variations on a secular song. [7:35] (A=465) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fugue in Am, Br II:18Download
    Marked "pro Organo Pleno" ("for Full Organ") with chromatic subject in 3/4 time, the intensity builds to a surpringly sudden conclusion. [3:36] (A=465) HW1
    Scheidemann, Heinrich: Praeambulum No. 3 in D minorDownload
    Another simple intonation with just a hint of polyphony. Mutopia Project score is available here. [0:59] (A=465) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Wo Gott zum Haus nicht gibt sein' Gunst, 2nd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Trio with Chorale in the Pedal. Registration: RH HW Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Spitzflöte 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtur III Fach; LH OW Gedackt 8' + Quintadena 8' + Principal 4' + Nasat 3' + Octava 2' + Terzia 1 3/5' + Mixtur III Fach; Pedal: Trommete 8'. [1:46] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, BuxWV 221Download View Lyrics
    Robust registration and very forthright rhythms for this text, which often is treated rather wistfully. Registration: HW: Bordun 16' + Principal 8' + Quinta 3' + Octava 2' + Mixtur III + Cymbeln II; OW/HW coupler; OW: Gedakt 8' + Principal 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtur III; PD: Principal Bass 16' + Posaune 16' + Trommete 8'. [1:45] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesu, meines Lebens Leben, BWV 1107Download View Lyrics
    A playful romp totally at odds with the doleful text (Hauptwerk: Bordun 16' + Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtur III + Cymbeln II). The meter switches to 12/8 in the middle (Oberwerk: Gedackt' 8' + Principal 4' + Octava 2' + Quinta 1 1/2' + Sifflet 1' coupled to Hauptwerk Cymbeln II). The chorale melody bounces around from voice to voice, finally landing on the Pedal Trommete 8'. [1:25] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Magnificat Primi Toni, BuxWV 203Download View Lyrics
    Grand, charming, forthright, festive, grave, frivolous, tender, industrious, and fervent, in that order. [6:55] (A=465) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fantasia in F, Br II:05Download
    This brief paroxysm of delight was written for three manuals but adapted to two using general combinations. [1:37] (A=465) HW1