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    Vladimir Grygar Organ at Church of the Holy Cross in Litomysl, Czech Republic (2001) - Samples by Jiri Zurek
    Gigout, Eugène: CommunionDownload
    Marked "Andantino e legato," this gently rolling piece would enhance any communion. Custom 3 manual ODF. [3:40] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Prelude in D minor, BuxWV 140Download
    Buxtehude's usual sectional format includes a rather sweet section in 3/4 time and some uncharacteristic thirty-second notes in the pedal to "break the spell." Uses the Small Baroque subset. [6:18] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Récit en DialogueDownload
    The two solo voices in question are the Cromorne and Cornet, supported by flutes. [2:56] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Trio Sonata No. 6, BWV 530Download
    Three movements: Vivace (G Major) - Lento (E minor) - Allegro (G Major). [14:50] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fuga in Bb, Br II:20Download
    Subject emphasizes the upward leap of a fourth, and could be construed as a fanfare, but it is not so grandiose as all that. Played on very gentle sounds from a subset featuring the Swell (Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Gamba 8' + Gemshorn 4') coupled to the Positiv (Salicional 8' + Prestant 4' + Octave 2') with an independent Pedal (Subbas 16' + Octav Bas 8' + Cello 8' + Burdonant 4'). [2:14] HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Vater Unser im HimmelreichDownload View Lyrics
    Two settings, the first for Positiv (Copula 8' + Copula 4' + Octave 2' + Acuta), the second for Hauptwerk (Flauta 8' + Salicional 8' + Oktave 4' + Oktave 2' + Cymbel) with Chorale sounded slowly in the Pedal (Subbas 16' coupled to Positiv Oboe 8' + Sesquialtera). Uses the Baroque small subset. [6:18] HW1
    Reger, Max: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, Op. 135a, No. 2Download View Lyrics
    Marked "Sehr ruhig" (very restful), this spare setting could be used by an organist to introduce a congregational hymn. Uses flutes and strings from special Hauptwerk and Pedal subset that fits in 1.5 GB memory. [1:38] HW1
    Purcell, Henry: Trumpet TuneDownload
    Very straightforward processional with some extra riffs by the Phantom Organist. Featuring Bombard reeds in a custom 4-manual subset. [2:40] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wir Christenleut, BWV 710Download View Lyrics
    An attractive trio on a 16th century German Christmas chorale. The chorale is in the pedal, played on the Choir Holz Krummhorn coupled to Cello. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (12.9 MB) [2:13] HW1
    Dupré, Marcel: Ave Maris Stella III, Opus 18, No. 8Download View Lyrics
    Choral ornamented in the style of J. S. Bach. Registration for the small Baroque subset: HW Salicional 8' + Quinte 3' + Trompette 8'; Positiv Copula 8' + Principal 4' + Copula 4'; Pedal Subbass 16' + Positiv/Pedal coupler. At the end, the Trompette stands alone. [1:31] HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein, 2nd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Two verses, the first a fughetta on one manual (Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Oktave 4'), the second arranged so that the Chorale is sounded on the Swell Oboe 8' (for the repeat, Copula 8' + Copula 4' + Sesquialtera + Quint 1 1/3', reverting to the Oboe) and the bass line is assumed by the Pedal (Subbas 16' + Octav Bas 8' + Choral Bas 4'). Uses the small Baroque subset. [4:22] HW1
    Schumann, Robert: Canon 1, Op. 56Download
    The first of six canons written for Organ or Pedal Piano in 1845, this sunny work belies its very strict construction - a canon at the octave with a 2 beat interval between first and second voice, over a pedal part that shores up the harmony. Since the organ can sustain indefinitely, a few long notes in the pedal were joined rather than restruck every measure or two. Uses custom subset. Registration: Right Hand - Hauptwerk Gamba 8' + Gemshorn 8' + Oktave 4'; Left Hand - Schwell Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Principal 4' + Wald Flete 2'; Pedal Contra Viola 16' + Rohr Gedackt 8'. [2:19] HW1
    Othmayr, Kaspar: The star proclaims the King is hereDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale (Wo Gott zum Haus) in left hand on Hauptwerk Trompette; Right hand on Swell Oboe + Cornet. 15% output volume. No reverberation added. Score available here. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (3.6 MB). [0:36] HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: O Welt, ich muß dich lassen, Op. 65, No. 21Download View Lyrics
    Subtitled "Canzone," a melody that is based on a chorale soars out on Hauptwerk foundations, with cradle-rocking 12/8 rhythm in the Swell and Pedal. [1:42] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue ("Wedge") in E minor, BWV 548Download
    Heroic chord-punctuated recitative passages alternating with exhilarating episodes. The fugue is known as the "Wedge" because of the increasing intervals in the fugue subject, which look like a wedge on the manuscript paper. Its forward momentum, chromatic interludes and powerful counterpoint are thrilling. Together they constitute one of the most mature masterworks of J.S. Bach which add great stature to the organ repertoire. Uses custom subset. [14:55] HW1