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    Johann Adam Ehrlich organ at Evangelische Stadtkirche / Bad Wimpfen, Germany (1748)
    Samples by Gernot Wurst
    Pachelbel, Johann: Herr Christ der ein'ge Gottes SohnDownload View Lyrics
    Four part fughetta on Chorale phrases (played on HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Superoctav 2 coupled to Positiv Weit Prinzipal 8' + Grossgedeckt 8' + Principal 4' + Salicional 4' + Quint 1 1/3' + Mixtur 3) followed by a slower sounding of the complete Chorale in the Pedal (Subbass 16' + Octavbass 8' + Posaunen Bass 16' coupled to Positiv; for the repeated portion on Positiv alone, the Posaunen Bass 16' is retired and the Pedal is coupled to the Hauptwerk instead of the Positiv). No extra reverberation was added. [3:13] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Es ist das HeilDownload View Lyrics
    Lightly ornamented chorale in the soprano (Hauptwerk), accompanied beautifully on the Positiv. Registration: HW Principal 8' + Kleingedeckt 4' + Cornet 3-fach; POS Grossgedeckt 8' + Floete gedeckt 4'; PD Subbass 16' + Octavbass 8'. Repeat: HW replace Principal 8' with Grossgedackt 8'; POS replace Floete gedeckt 4' with Spitzfloete 4'; PD same. After repeat: HW Principal 8' + Quintatoene 8' + Octav 4' + Super Octav 2' + Cornet 3-fach; POS Grossgedeckt 8' + Spitzfloete 4' + Octav 2'; PD Subbass 16' + Octavbass 8' + the gentle, flute-like Octav 4'. [2:24] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Schmücke Dich, BWV 759Download View Lyrics
    A lovely trio, apparently by Bach's pupil, Gottfried August Homilius (1714-1785). Decorated chorale in RH on HW (either Principal 8' or Viola di Gamba 8' (or both) + Kleingedeckt 4' + Cornet 4 Fach), 1 or 2 voices on RP (Großgedeckt 8' + Principal 4' + Floete gedeckt 4'--Expressive), 1 voice in PD (Subbaß 16' + Octavbaß 8'). WAV file is available in RAR format: here (16.2 MB). [2:35] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herzliebster Jesu, BWV 1093Download View Lyrics
    From the Neumeister Collection, a simple but evocative setting of this beloved passion chorale for single manual, as written. Registration: POS Grossgedeckt 8' + Principal 4'. [1:55] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Prelude in F minor, Br II:03Download
    Brief but rhythmically assertive statement. Registration for original Ehrlich samples: HW Principal 8' + Octav 4' + Superoctav 2' + Mixtur 5 Fach; PD Subbass 16' + Octavbass 8' + Octav 4' + Posaunenbass 16'. [1:16] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Treuer Gott, ich muss dir klagenDownload View Lyrics
    Four variations on a tune also known as "Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele" (Rejoice greatly, oh my soul)." Var. 1: Hauptwerk Quintatoene 8' + Kleingedeckt 4', coupled to Positiv Weit Principal 8' + Floetegedeckt 4' (repeat: Hauptwerk Quintatoene 8' coupled to Positiv Grossgedeckt 8' + Floetegedeckt 4' ). Var. 2: Hauptwerk Grossgedeckt 8' + Kleingedeckt 4' (repeat Hauptwerk Viola da Gamba 8' + Kleingedeckt 4'). Var. 3: Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Octave 4' (repeat Grossgedeckt 8' + Octave 4'). Var. 4: Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Quint 2 2/3' + Mixtur 5 Fach; Pedal Principal Bass 16' + Octavbass 8' + Posaunen Bass 16' (repeat on Positiv Weit Principal 8' + Principal 4' + Floetegedeckt 4' + Octav 2' + Mixtur 3 Fach, subtract Principal Bass 16' from Pedal). After the repeat, the Positiv (minus the Floetegedeckt 4') is coupled to the Hauptwerk, Principal Bass 16' is restored, and 10 2/3 Gross Quint is added to the Pedal. [4:21] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist, BuxWV 208Download View Lyrics
    Expressively ornamented chorale played an octave lower than written on Positiv Principal 4' + Octav 2' + Quint 1 1/3'; supporting parts played on Hauptwerk Viola da Gamba 8' coupled to Pedal Subbass 16'. [1:55] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Toccata in F Major, BuxWV 156Download
    One of the most improvisatory of Buxtehude's works, showcasing many different ensembles, coupled and uncoupled, of this unique and versatile organ. Output volume has been decreased to allow nearly full organ. [6:45] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Das Alte Jahr vergangen ist, BWV 1091Download View Lyrics
    Like the more famous setting in the Liturgical Year, Bach expresses sadness at the passing of the old year. This prelude is from the recently discovered Neumeister Chorales. Registration: POS Grossgedeckt8' + Floete gedeckt 4'; PED Subbass 16' + Octavbass 8'. [2:42] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Hanff, Johann Nicolaus: Helft Mir Gott's Güte PreisenDownload View Lyrics
    Decorated Chorale on the Hauptwerk (Principal 8' + Quintatoene 8' + Octav 4' + Cornet 3-Fach), two voices on the Positiv (Großgedackt 8' + Principal 4' + Spizfleute 4'), supported by Pedal (Subbaß 16' + Octavbaß 8' + Pordonfleute 4'). Uses original layout. [1:16] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Preludio con Fuga d-mollDownload
    The Prelude contains, sequential repetition, echo effects, less than usual ornamentation, and a reed in the Pedal. The short Fugue contains a recognizable repeated note and very short episodes with the reed appearing again at the end. [4:41] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Concerto del Signor GregoriDownload
    Four movements: Largo: HW Großgedeckt 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Quintadena 8' + Kleingedeckt 4' - Allegro RP Großgedeckt 8' + Spitzfleute 4' + Quint 1 1/3' coupled to HW Principal 8' + Octav 4' + Superoctav 2' - Adagio e staccato RP Großgedeckt 8' + Spitzfleute 4' coupled to HW Viola di Gamba 8' + Quintadena 8' - Allegro Forte: HW Principal 8' + Octav 4' + Superoctav 2' - Piano RP Großgedeckt 8' + Floetegedeckt 4' + Octav 2' + Quint 1 1/3'. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (32.6 MB). [5:6] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Dm, Br II:25Download
    Mostly based on arpeggios, this trio is well-suited to the sounds of this venerable instrument. RH on Hauptwerk: Grossgedackt 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Octav 4' + Superoctav 2'; LH on Positiv: Weit Principal 8' + Spitzflöte 4 + Octav 2' + Quinte 1 1/3'; Pedal Subbass 16' + Octavbass 8' + Octav 4'. [2:34] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, 2nd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Three voices on one manual (Hauptwerk Quintatoene 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Octav 4') echoed on Positiv (Großgedeckt 8' + Principal 4' + Quint 1 1/3') with short pedal passage (Subbaß 16' + Octavbaß 8' + Pordonfleute 4') at end. Slow sounding of the Chorale in soprano as usual. Uses the original samples. [2:14] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Titelouze, Jean: Conditor alme siderumDownload View Lyrics
    This 3rd verset consists of four-part imitative counterpoint, with the soprano voice played on the Hauptwerk (Quintatoene 8' + Viola di Gamba 8') and the other three on the Positiv (Großgedeckt 8' + Spizfloete 8), assisted by coupling the Positiv to the Pedal. No extra reverberation is added. Score typeset and placed in public domain by Gérard Gréco, part of Mutopia Project. [2:13] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Boehm, Georg: Christe, der du bist der helle TagDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale and 3 variations. Variation 1 is a trio; Variation 2 is sort of a fughetta, with multiple echo effects and actually contains another variation in 6/8 time; Variation 3 is another trio, but with the Chorale in the Pedal. No reverberation added. [8:9] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto in C minor, BWV 981Download
    Based on a concerto by Benedetto Marcello (Opus 1, No. 2). Four movements: Adagio - Vivace - [Adagio] - Prestissimo. Occasional pedal added. Third movement has unusual terrace dynamics. No reverberation added. [7:11] (a=468 Hz) HW1