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    Johann Adam Ehrlich organ at Evangelische Stadtkirche / Bad Wimpfen, Germany (1748) - Samples by Gernot Wurst
    Pachelbel, Johann: Der Tag der ist so freudenreichDownload View Lyrics
    Manuals only, starting on Hauptwerk (Principal 8' + Quintatoene 8' + Octav 4' + Quint 2 2/3' + Superoctav 2'), going to Positiv (Grossgedackt 8' + Spizfloete 4' + Octav 2 + Mixtur 3 Fach) for a short repeated section, returning to the Hauptwerk, to which the Positiv is now coupled. Impulse reverberation added [3:16] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Gigout, Eugène: MinuettoDownload
    No. 2 from Ten Pieces for Organ, This version on a baroque organ, played from the exact same files as the E.M. Skinner version, sounds incredibly droll. Only one pedal note had to be lowered to fit the compass. For the extended version. [5:36] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV 163Download
    Many sections, some improvisatory, others fugal, alternating between manuals and with various time signatures. pedal notes added ad libitum. Impulse reverberation added. [7:27] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Reger, Max: Herr, wie du willst, so shick's mit mir, Op. 67, No. 13Download View Lyrics
    The chorale has been magically transformed into an authentic sounding romantic melody. Registration: Positiv Weitprincipal 8'; Hauptwerk: Quintatoene 8' + Viola di Gamba 8'; Pedal Octavbaß 8'. Uses extended set. [2:12] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fantasia in F, Br II:05Download
    This brief paroxysm of delight was written for three manuals but adapted to two using general combinations. Uses extended version with no additional reverberation added. [1:34] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BuxWV 211Download View Lyrics
    Slightly melismatic treatment of the chorale, the ending reminds one that J. S. Bach did not spring out of nowhere. He was firmly in the German Lutheran tradition. Using the extended layout, some subtle dynamic variations were possible on the Positiv, [1:46] (a=468 Hz) Midi file available. HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in D Major, BuxWV 139Download
    Several contrasting textures and moods show Buxtehude's engaging spontaneity, this Prelude is as close to a recorded improvisation as we could hope for. Since it was all played on the Hauptwerk, the Positiv was often coupled to the Pedal for clarity. A few pedal passages were transposed down an octave to fit that keyboard's compass, and Impulse reverberation was added. . [5:4] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem WortDownload View Lyrics
    Three-voice fugal treatment on a single manual (HW Principal 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Octav 4' + Superoctav 2' + POS/HW coupler; POS Salicet 4' + Quinte 1 1/3') with Chorale melody in the pedal (Octavbass 8' + Octav 4' + Posaunen Bass 16'). Extended version with no reverberation added. [2:4] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fughetta on Allein Gott, BWV 677Download View Lyrics
    Brisk little trio on the Gloria/Hymn to the Trinity. Registration: HW Viola di Gamba 8' + Kleingedeckt 4' + Superoctav 2'; (Relief) Positiv Großgedeckt 8' + Principal 4' + Quint 1 1/3' [1:13] (a=468 Hz) Midi file available. HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternDownload View Lyrics
    Trio which utilizes chorale melody motives in the manuals and places the full chorale in the pedal at half speed. Registration for original sampled organ: Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Octav 4' + Superoctav 2'; Positiv Großgedeckt 8' + Octav 4' + Octav 2' + Quint 1 1/3; Pedal Posaunen Baß 16'. For repeat: Viola di Gamba 8' + Quintatoene 8' + Kleingeckt 4'; Positiv Großgedeckt 8' + Octav 4' + Quint 1 1/3; Pedal Octavenbaß 8' + Pordon fleute 4'. [2:45] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Christe, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 1096Download View Lyrics
    Four voice fughetta on the chorale, with the bass part played on the pedal. Registration: POS Grossgedeckt 8' + Principal 4'+ Floete gedeckt 4' + Octav 2'; PED Principal Bass 16' + Octavbass 8' + Octav 4'. [2:28] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Vom Himmel Hoch, Br III:24Download View Lyrics
    In two voices, a playful one on the Positiv and a grand one on the Hauptwerk. Registration: LH Positiv Großgedeckt 8' + Spitzfloete 4' + Octav 2'; RH (Chorale) HW Principal 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Kleingedeckt 4' + Cornet 3 fach. [2:46] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Magnificat Octavi ToniDownload
    Fugue 1 has a gentle 6/8 lilt, Fugue 2 (in common meter) has only two voices, Fugue 3 is in four voices with a 1-measure subject, Fugue 4 and 5 subjects use more stepwise motion, but Fugue 6 has a very recognizable repeated note pattern. Fugue 7 is in three voices, and Fugue 8 is a double fugue with two separate subjects which are combined in the last section. The subject for Fugue 9 combines three distinct rhytmic patterns. Fugue 10 is brisk with another 1-measure subject. Fugue 11 has a 2-measure subject. Fugue 12 is just two voices, on separate keyboards. Fugue 13 has a distinctive scale pattern which is echoed on another manual courtesy of the Phantom Organist. [17:59] (a=468 Hz) HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Concerto del Signor Albinoni in BbDownload
    Three movements: Allegro (insistent) - HW Principal 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Octav 4' + Quint 2 2/3' + Super Octav 2'; Adagio (tentative) - RH Positiv Großgedeckt 8' + Spitzfleute 4', LH HW Quintatoene 8' + Viola di Gamba 8', PD Octavbaß 8'; Allegro (playful) - Positiv Großgedeckt 8' + Principal 4' + Quint 1 1/3 coupled to HW Quintatoene 8' + Kleingedeckt 4', PD Subbaß 16' + Octavbaß 8' - Repeats: Positiv Spitzfleute 4' + Super Octav 2' coupled to HW Viola di Gamba 8' + Kleingedeckt 4' coupled to PD Subbaß 16'. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (29.7 MB). [4:42] (a=468 Hz) HW1