UPDATED 06/08/2008

FEATURED INSTRUMENT CONCERT   If you enjoy this concert, please donate by clicking on the button to the left! Dieter Ott, (2003) House Organ - Samples by Christian Datzko Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fugue in Fm, Br II:15 Based on an unusual fugue subject with a prominent augmented 2nd, this fugue is almost Mendelssohnian in tone. [3:5] HW1 Froberger, J. J.: Canzona VI Divided in three sections, the first in common meter has a businesslike melody with a chord outline as its basis, it enters a 12/8 section via a florid passage but the chord outline is still recognizable, and reverts to common meter and some fairly odd harmonies ending this set of six canzonas with a measured trill. Registration by section: 1) Gedackt 8' + Rohrflöte 4' + Oktave 1'; 2) Gedackt 8' + Rohrflöte 4' + Quinte 1 1/3'; 3) Gedackt 8' + Rohrflöte 4' + Prinzipal 2' + Quinte 1 1/3' + Oktave 1'. The reverberation of large occupied hall has been added. [2:40] HW1 Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Toccata (Dorian) Begins in a stately manner, with running passages alternating between treble and bass. A sudden flurry of 32nd notes ending each of 5 measures stands out amongst sixteenth and eighth note scalar passages and typical modulations with stylized cadences. Full organ with reverberation of a large occupied hall. [3:8] HW1 Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Christ der ein'ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 698 Fughetta in three voices for one manual. Uses all five stops of this one-manual instrument. [0:59] HW1 Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Christ der ein'ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 698 Fughetta in three voices for one manual. Hauptwerk 2 version of Dieter Ott. Vallotti-Young temperament. Output boosted 5dB and 100 ft. Impulse reverberation added. [0:58] HW2 Pachelbel, Johann: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren Set in Tonus Peregrinus, it has two very short movements, the second utilizing the pull-down pedal which could be a Choral Bass or reed on a larger instrument. The reverberation of a warm room has been applied. Dieter Ott, (2003) House Organ recorded by Christian Datzko [2:0] HW1 Walther, Johann Gottfried: Partita on "Jesu, Meine Freude" Nine variations on a beloved German chorale, known in English as "Jesus, all my gladness," revealing an engaging variety of moods and compositional techniques, as well as showcasing a wide variety of organ combinations, including some based on 4 foot pitch. All but the ninth are played on the manuals with an occasional pedal note at cadences. Reverberation of large occupied hall. [12:43] HW1 Bach, Johann Sebastian: O Jesu, wie ist dein Gestalt, BWV 1094 This piece is marked "Adagio," and the Phantom Organist has registered it softly for maximum enjoyment of the subtle harmonies: Gedackt 8' with or without the Rohrfloete 4'. [2:17] HW1 Pachelbel, Johann: Auf meinen lieben Gott Chorale theme is used in a small fughetta prefacing the actual statement in half notes in the soprano. Reverberation of large occupied hall. [2:10] HW1 Buxtehude, Dietrich: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, BuxWV 198 Three-voiced lightly ornamented setting for one manual with the Chorale sounded in the top voice; subtle chromaticism enhances the ending. [1:15] HW1 Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Herzlich Lieb hab Ich Dich, English Horn and Organ From a series of eight Concerted Chorale Preludes in the form of an organ trio with the chorale set forth by a solo instrument. In this particular setting, the sampled English Horn is set off against burbling flutes [4:5] HW1 Walther, Johann Gottfried: Variations on a Basso Continuo of Corelli Four variations for single manual, rather highly ornamented. The Basso Continuo undergoes many transformations. 0dB output volume. Impulse reverberation added (100 ft.). Temperament: Mesotònic de 2/7 de coma, Francisco Salinas, De Musica, Salamanca 1577. Temperament was made with newly corrected online tool, more information available here. [3:53] HW2 Bach, Johann Sebastian: Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590 Gentle flutes frolicking over a series of pedal points. Subsequent movements may have been intended for the harpsichord. Registration: 1) Gedackt 8' + Prinzipal 2'; 2) Gedackt 8' + Prinzipal 2' (repeats Rohrflöte 4'); 3) Gedackt 8' + Rohrflöte 4'; 4a) Rohrflöte 4' + Prinzipal 2' (repeat Gedackt 8' + Rohrflöte 4' + Prinzipal 2' + Quinte 1 1/3'); 4b)  full organ (as before + Oktave 1'. Reverberation of large occupied hall has been added. [10:21] HW1