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    Gottfried Silbermann Organ, St. Marienkirche / Rötha, Germany (1722) -
    Samples by Brett Milan
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653bDownload View Lyrics
    A variation of the Leipzig Chorale of the same name with double pedal, less ornamentation throughout, and the Chorale played in the soprano rather than the tenor voice. These changes alone make it quite a different piece, but when you compare how Bach treats passing tones and how he allocates the two pedal parts, you realize what a marvelous orchestrator and improvisor he was. Regustration: Hauptwerk 8 Prinzipal; Positiv partial cornet (omitting the 2'); Hauptwerk to Pedal coupler. [4:44] Midi file available. HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Trio in C minor, BWV 585Download
    In two movements. Adagio and Allegro, after a church sonata by Johann Friedrich Fasch (1688-1758). Registration: 1st Movement: Man. 1 Principal 8; Man. 2: Gedackt 8 + Nassat 3; Pedal Subbass 16, Man. 2 coupler - 2nd movement: Man. 1 Principal 8 + Oktava 4; Man. 2: Gedack 8 + Rohrflöte 4 + Nassat 3 + Oktava 2; Pedal: Subbass 16, Man. 1 coupler. [5:0] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Symphonia to Cantata 4, BWV 004aDownload View Lyrics
    Transcription of the 1st movement of the Cantata for the First Day of Easter, this extremely short piece sets a dramatic mood for this rest of the cantata. Registration: Manual 1 Principal 8 + II/I Coupler; Man. 2 Gedackt 8 + Rohrflöte 4; Pedal Subbass 16 + II/P Coupler. [1:13] (A=465) Midi file available. HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wir glauben all an einen Gott, BWV 1098Download View Lyrics
    From the Neumeister Chorale Collection., a full setting on the majestic chorale tune associated with the German creed, with the bottom voice sounded on the pedal.. Registration is for Principal 8 + Octave 4 and Quinta 1 1/2, with Pedal 16 Subbass coupled to the manual. [2:13] (A=465) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Ricercare in F# minorDownload
    The "subject is used both in "recto" and "inversus" form (right side up and upside down. It explores a very unusual key for instruments of the period. [3:14] (A=465) Midi file available. HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Vater Unser im Himmelreich, BWV 737Download View Lyrics
    Schweitzer calls this piece "A motet without words, in which the soul sends to Heaven the prayer of prayers." The registration is Gedackt 8' + Oktave 4' + Octave 2' with Pedal Subbas 16' coupled to the manual. [1:39] (A=465) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BuxWV 223Download View Lyrics
    A pastorale setting of variations on the Epiphany Chorale, "How Brightly Shines the Morning Star," interrupted by occasional florid passages, with sparing use of pedal. [7:24] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude in C Major, BWV 943Download
    Originally a prelude for harpsichord in C from collection of J. P. Kellner. Registration: Manual 1: Octave 4 with II/I coupler; Manual 2: Gedackt 8; Pedal: Subbass 16 + I/P and II/P couplers. [1:59] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in F, Br II:34Download
    Audacious motive with a turn ornament makes this piece memorable. It is virtually the same as the Trio in Bb (No. 37) with the exception of the ornament. Registration: RH Hauptwerk Princial 8' + Octava 4'; Positiv Full Cornet; Pedal Subbass 16' + HW/PD coupler. [2:46] HW1
    Weckmann, Matthias: Ach wir armen SünderDownload View Lyrics
    Three variations, all for two separate manuals and pedal, except the last (to which I couldn't resist adding a final pedal note). [4:44] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Symphonia to Cantata 12, BWV 012aDownload View Lyrics
    Transcription of the 1st movement of the Cantata for the Third Sunday of Easter, known as Jubilate. The text "Weeping, wailing, grieving, fearing, dread and need are the Christians' tearful bread" is merely an introduction to an ultimately redemptive cantata. [2:2] Midi file available. HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten, BWV 668Download View Lyrics
    The famous last piece of Bach, dictated in a darkened room to his son-in-law Altnikol. The simplicity of this setting is nevertheless laden with the circumstance of its writing. There are those who doubt the authenticity of this affecting story. Registration - Man. 1: Prinzipal 8'; Man. II: Gedackt 8' + Rohrflöte 4' +Nassat 3' +Tertia 1 3/5'; Pedal: Subbass 16' and Man. I/Pedal Coupler. [4:37] Midi file available. HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fantasia in C Major (Incomplete), BWV 573Download
    This breath of fresh air is just waiting for someone brilliant to finish it. Perhaps it should be the final on a baroque composition exam. Registration: Man. 1: Principal 8 + Octava 4 + Quinta 1 1/2 + Sufflet 1; Man. 2 (coupled to Pedal): Gedackt 8 + Rohrflöte 4 + Nassat 4; Pedal: Subbass 16. [0:59] (A=465) Midi file available. HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu Christ, BWV 604Download View Lyrics
    Short setting of a German Christmas chorale from the Liturgical Year. The chorale is sounded an octave lower on Man. I 4 Oktava+Quinta 1 1/2, yielding a quasi cornet sound. Man. II has Gedackt 8 and Rohrflöte drawn, and Pedal uses the Subbass 16 and the Man. 2/Pedal coupler. [1:20] Midi file available. HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Gott, Nun Schleuss den Himmel Auf, BWV 1092Download View Lyrics
    There are a couple of echo effects, and a flourish near the end that is reminiscent of other chorale harmonizations. The Phantom Organist, as is his wont, has added some ad lib pedal notes. In this imaginary virtual performance, the assistant stands on the right side. The Gedackt 8 and Pedal Coppel are drawn on the left jamb, on the right jamb, the Rohrflöte and Quinta 1 1/2; for the repeat and for echoes, the assistant draws the Oktava 4; before the florid section at the end, the assistant adds both the Oktava 2 and the Cymbeln 2. [2:15] (A=465) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: O Jesu, wie ist dein Gestalt, BWV 1094Download View Lyrics
    This piece is marked "Adagio," and the Phantom Organist has registered it softly for maximum enjoyment of the subtle harmonies: Man. 2 Gedackt 8 with or without the Rohrflöte. [2:18] (A=465) HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Duo (Veni Creator 3)Download
    Third movement of Veni Creator, played on a piquant combination suggested by the Schola Cantorum Edition. RH on Manual I: Principal 8' + Quinta 2' + Sufflet 1. LH on Manual II: Gedackt 8' + Nassat 3' + Tertia. [2:49] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: In Dir Ist Freude, BWV 615Download View Lyrics
    A bell-like motive in the pedal emphasizes the idea of ringing in the new year, but bursts of joy are appropriate for any festive occasion. [2:37] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr', BWV 675Download View Lyrics
    Cheerful setting of the German Gloria with the melody in the alto. Intriguing interplay of triplets and duplets, sometimes simultaneously. Registration: Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2' (Repeat: Gedackt 8' + Rohrflöte 4' + Octava 2) [3:45] (A=465) HW1