UPDATED 04/10/2008

FEATURED INSTRUMENT CONCERT   If you enjoy this concert, please donate by clicking on the button to the left! The Compenius Organ - Compilation of 17th century Baroque organs  Samples by Brett Milan and Dr. Yves Petit-Clerc Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Eb, Br II:28 Two sections: Adagio (uses 2 combinations) and Non molto allegro, a charmingly ornamented lark (uses 14 combinations). Parallel 3rds, 6ths and heavy ornamentation abound in both movements. Impulse reverberation has been added. [4:45] HW1 Gigout, Eugène: Sortie No. 10 from Ten Pieces for Organ, Based on the tune "Adoremus in aeternum." Ponderous chords lead to a fugal exposition with the choral tune as a subject in two tempi, then the Cantus enters the pedal in what would almost appear to be a baroque treatment, but for the spectacular Hollywood ending. Impulse reverberation added. [4:17] HW1 Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto in G Major after Ernst, BWV 592 Arrangement of concerto by Prince Johann Ernst von Saxe-Weimar. In three movements: [Allegro] - Grave - Presto. Bouncy first movement, pensive slow movement reminiscent of Handel, and arpeggio-based third movement interspersed with splashy echoed chords. Impulse reverberation added. Registration: Movement 1 - Movement 2 - Movement 3 [7:25] HW1 Walther, Johann Gottfried: Partita on "Jesu, Meine Freude" Each piece has a repeat on the first section and is generally lighthearted with a few sudden poignant exceptions and a couple of awkward syncopations. The rolled chords indicate it was probably for harpsi/clavichord, but an occasional pedal reinforcement at cadences couldn't be resisted. Impulse reverberation added. [12:43] HW1 Grigny, Nicolas De: Basse de Trompette ou de Cromhorne The fifth part of the Gloria in Grigny's Messe IV (which comprises his entire published works), The notes inégales create a slightly rushed atmosphere which slows down appropriately for the rich lower notes of the Trompette en Chamade, echoed by the Krummhorn. Panning effects and Impulse reverberation added. [2:50] Midi file available. HW1 Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV 145 The most arresting feature of this "prelude" is a fugue on a simple repeating major second, showing how the simplest materials can be made into boldly virtuosic sounding displays. Multitrack recording with panning and Impulse reverberation. [5:50] HW1