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    F. A. Mehmel Village Church Organ, St. Andreas Church, Nehringen Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany (1868) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
    Reger, Max: Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade, Op. 135a, No. 1Download View Lyrics
    The first of Thirty Small Chorale Preludes for Organ by Max Reger, Opus 135a. Marked "Sehr ruhig" (very restful), this spare setting could be used by an organist to introduce a congregational hymn. The Chorale is sounded simply on the Hauptwerk Principal 8', the two manual parts assigned to the softer Hinterwerk Geigen Principal 8', and supported by Pedal Subbas 16' and Gedactbass 8'. [0:54] HW1
    Reger, Max: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, Op. 135a, No. 2Download View Lyrics
    Marked "Etwas bewegt" (somewhat moving), this would make a good alternate harmonization for the last verse of the congregational hymn. Registration: HW Bourdon 16' + Gedact 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach; PD Full; HW Principal 8' is added at end. [1:38] HW1
    Reger, Max: Alles ist an Gottes Segen, Op. 135a, No. 3Download View Lyrics
    Homophonic setting contrasting softer with louder manuals. Registration: Hinterwerk Full; HW Principal 8'; PD Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8'; Hinterwerk reduced to Geigen Principal 8' and later to Flauto Amabile 8'. [0:44] HW1
    Reger, Max: Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir, Op. 135a, No. 4Download View Lyrics
    Beautiful, spare, almost mediaeval sounding responsorial setting alternating between cantor (HW Principal 8') and choir (Hinterwerk Flauto Amabile 8' + Flauto Amabile 4'; PD Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8'). [1:58] HW1
    Reger, Max: Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott, Op. 135a, No. 5Download View Lyrics
    The Chorale is in the Pedal, and the manual is topped off with a descant that would be attractive if sung. Registration is HW Bourdon 16' + Gedact 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach; coupled to PD Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8' + Violon 8'. [1:21] HW1
    Reger, Max: Eins ist Not; ach Herr, dies Eine., Op. 135a, No. 6Download View Lyrics
    Written for 3 manuals, the Hinterwerk doubles as Swell (Geigen Principal 8' + Flauto amabile 8' + Flauto amabile 4') and Choir (Flauto amabile 8' + Flauto amabile 4'); even the Hauptwerk has two registrations in this short piece: Principal 8' with Pedal Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8' and later the Octave 4' is added, as well as the Pedal Viola and HW-PD Coupler. [1:18] HW1
    Reger, Max: Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, Op. 135a, No. 7Download View Lyrics
    Marked "Bewegt" (Moving), this is a straightforward harmonization of a well-loved Christmas chorale. Registration: HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach; PD Full. [0:48] HW1
    Reger, Max: Es ist gewißlich an der Zeit, Op. 135a, No. 8Download View Lyrics
    Harmonization with a few syncopations and chromatic touches, spread over 3 virtual manuals. The Hinterwerk (Flautos Amabile 8' + 4') acts as Man II, the HW fills in as both Man. III (Gedact 8') and Man I (Gedact 8' + Rohrfloete 4', coupled to Hinterwerk), the last phrase is on the Hinterwerk Flauto Amabile 8' with Pedal Subbass 16'. [1:4] HW1
    Reger, Max: Freu' dich sehr, O meine Seele, Op. 135a, No. 9Download View Lyrics
    Marked "Ruhig" but it is a catchy dance rhythm anyway. Registration: Hinterwerk Flauto Amabile 8' + 4'; HW Gedact 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Rohrfloete 4' with Hinterwerk coupled; PD Subbass 16' + Violon 8' which serves nicely underneath both manual combinations. [1:2] HW1
    Reger, Max: Grosser Gott, wir loben dich, Op. 135a, No. 10Download View Lyrics
    Alternative harmonization with a great deal of chromaticism, some syncopation, and even a trill on nearly full organ. Registration: HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach; PD Full; for the last phrase, Bourdon 16' and Gedact 8' are added to the Hauptwerk. [1:1] HW1
    Reger, Max: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, Op. 135a, No. 11Download View Lyrics
    The Chorale is sounded in tenor range on the Hauptwerk Principal 8', accompanied by Flauto Amabile 8' and 4' on the Hinterwerk (which has been coupled to the Hauptwerk) and Pedal Bourdon 16' and Violon 8'. [0:43] HW1
    Reger, Max: Jerusalem. du hochgebaute Stadt, Op. 135a, No. 12Download View Lyrics
    Rather grand, patriotic sounding melody in a forthright setting. Registration: HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach; PD Full. [1:5] HW1
    Reger, Max: Jesus, meine Zuversicht, Op. 135a, No. 13Download View Lyrics
    The chorale is played on the Hauptwerk Gedact 8' with Hinterwerk Flauto Amabile 8' and Pedal Subbass 16' alone, Would make a beautiful piece to play "sub communione." [1:25] HW1
    Reger, Max: Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, Op. 135a, No. 14Download View Lyrics
    The chorale is embedded in the manual soprano, each phrase played on one of three virtual manuals. Man. III is played on the Hinterwerk Geigen Principal 8' + Flauto Amabile 4'; Man. II is played on Hauptwerk Principal 8'; Man. I is also played on Hauptwerk, but with Principal 8' + Octave 4'. Pedal varies accordingly. [1:18] HW1
    Reger, Max: Lobe den Herren, Op. 135a, No. 15Download View Lyrics
    The chorale is played in the soprano and a measure later in the pedal in a pseudo canon beginning at various intervals. Registration: HW Bourdon 16' + Gedact 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach; coupled to PD Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8' + Violon 8'. [1:13] HW1
    Reger, Max: Macht hoch die Tür, Op. 135a, No. 16Download View Lyrics
    Marked "Etwas lebhaft" (somewhat lively), this is essentially an alternate harmonization. Registration: PD All; Hinterwerk: Geigen Principal 8' and Flauto Amabile 4'; HW Principal 8' + Octave 4'. [1:13] HW1
    Reger, Max: Meinen Jesum lass' ich nicht, Op. 135a, No. 17Download View Lyrics
    The Chorale starts in the Tenor voice, on the Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Octave 4', accompanied by Hinterwerk Geigen Principal 8' and Flauto Amabile 8' and Pedal Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8'. When the Chorale jumps up an octave during the last two phrases, the Hauptwerk Octave 4' is withdrawn. [1:0] HW1
    Reger, Max: Nun danket alle Gott, Op. 135a, No. 18Download View Lyrics
    Alternate harmonization of the famous hymn. Registration: HW Bourdon 16' + Gedact 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach; coupled to PD Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8' + Violon 8'. [1:6] HW1
    Reger, Max: O daß ich tausend Zungen hätte, Op. 135a, No. 19Download View Lyrics
    Alternate harmonization of the 18th century hymn. Registration: HW Bourdon 16' + Gedact 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach; coupled to PD Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8' + Violon 8'. [1:6] HW1
    Reger, Max: O Gott, du frommer Gott, Op. 135a, No. 20Download View Lyrics
    The chorale is always played in the Tenor voice, using HW Principal 8' combined with the Viola di Gamba 8', two voices on the Hinterwerk Geigen Principal 8' and Flauto Amabilis 8', the bass voice on PD Bourdon 16' + Gedactbass 8'. [1:8] HW1
    Reger, Max: O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden, Op. 135a, No. 21Download View Lyrics
    Meditation on the Passion Chorale, using nothing but beautiful flute stops. There are three simulated manuals: Man II - HW Gedact 8'; Man. III - Hinterwerk Flauto Amabile 8'; Man. I - HW coupled to Hinterwerk; the Pedal is usually only Subbass 16', but Gedactbass 8' is added when Man. I is used. [2:14] HW1
    Reger, Max: O Welt, ich muss dich lassen, Op. 135a, No. 22Download View Lyrics
    The dance-like meters combine with a gloomy text to send mixed signals. There are three simulated manuals: Man II - Hinterwerk Flauto Amabile 8' + Flauto Amabile 4'; Man. I - HW Gedact 8' + Rohrfleute 4'; Man. III - Hinterwerk Flauto Amabile 8';the Pedal is usually Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8', which is subtracted when Man. III is used. [0:58] HW1
    Reger, Max: Valet will ich dir geben, Op. 135a, No. 23Download View Lyrics
    Forthright chorale harmonization, but using echo effects. HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' and coupled to Hinterwerk Geigen Principal 8' + Flauto Amabile 8' + Flauto Amabile 4'; PD is full but uncoupled, and seems to balance with both. At the end only the Hinterwerk Geigen Principal 8' and Subbass 16' in the PD remain. [0:52] HW1
    Reger, Max: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her, Op. 135a, No. 24Download View Lyrics
    Ethereal writing that demonstrates the 4' flutes of both divisions (played one octave lower), with a Violon solo in the Pedal. [0:51] HW1
    Reger, Max: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Op. 135a, No. 25Download View Lyrics
    Generally cheerful setting with a variety of sound levels. Again, a 3-manual organ is simulated, with the Hauptwerk used for the chorale in all but one phrase. Setup 1 (Man. 1 - HW Principal 8' + Rohrfleute 4' + Progressio harmonica 2-3 Fach; Man. II - Hinterwerk full; PD Full) alternates with Setup 2 (Man. 2 - HW Principal 8' + Rohrfleute 4'; Man. III - Hinterwerk Geigen Principal 8' + Flauto Amabile 4'; PD Bourdon 16' + Gedactbass 8'). [1:18] HW1
    Reger, Max: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, Op. 135a, No. 26Download View Lyrics
    This setting is so homophonic that it could be played on one manual with registration changes depicting each of three manuals. Would make an excellent introduction to a congregational hymn for the diligent organist. Man. I: Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach, coupled to Full Pedal; Man. II (the first sound you hear): Principal 8' + Octave 4' with uncoupled Full Pedal; Man. III: Gedact 8' + Principal 8' with Pedal Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8'. At the end, Full Organ is used. [1:0] HW1
    Reger, Max: Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit, Op. 135a, No. 27Download View Lyrics
    Three phrases are soloed out of the total eight, the rest are played in the soprano of a 4-part texture, on various combinations and manuals. Setup 1 (Man. I solo on HW Viola di Gamba 8' + Principal 8'; Man. 2 on Full Hinterwerk; PD Sub 16 + Viol 8). Setup 2 (Man. II solo on HW Viola di Gamba 8'; Man. 3 on Hinterwerk Flauto Amabile 8' + Flauto Amabile 4'; PD Subbass 16' + Gedactbass 8') [0:54] HW1
    Reger, Max: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, Op. 135a, No. 28Download View Lyrics
    The Chorale is sounded on the Hauptwerk Bourdon 16' + Gedact 8' + Principal 8', the two manual parts are assigned to the softer Hinterwerk Geigen Principal 8' + Flauto Amabile 8', and supported by Pedal Subbas 16' and Violon 8'. [1:26] HW1
    Reger, Max: Wie schön leucht't uns der Morgenstern, Op. 135a, No. 29Download View Lyrics
    Played on one manual with registration changes depicting each of three manuals, but with the Hauptwerk at three different volume levels. Man. III: Gedact 8'; Man. II: Gedact 8' + Rohrfleute 4'; Man. I: (mp) Principal 8' + Rohrflöte 4'; (mf) Principal 8' + Octave 4'; (f) Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach. [1:2] HW1
    Reger, Max: Wunderbarer König, Op. 135a, No. 30Download View Lyrics
    Played on one manual with registration changes depicting each of three manuals. Some trills near the end celebrate the last piece in this series. Man. I: Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Progressio Harmonica 2-3 Fach. Man. II: Principal 8' + Octave 4'. Man. III: Gedact 8' + Principal 8'. The ending adds Bourdon 16' and Gedact 8 to Manual I. [0:55] HW1