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    Grygar Organ at Holy Cross in Litomysl, Czech Republic (2001)
    Samples by Jiri Zurek
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    Gigout, Eugène: Grand Choeur DialoguéDownload
    A dialogue that has been cleverly conceived either for two organs, one with and one without pedal, or for two divisions of the same organ, in the grand French Romantic style. Uses a custom 4 manual subset in a multilayered recording. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (45.0 MB). [6:37] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Pange Lingua, en taille, à 4Download View Lyrics
    Unusually heady ornamentation, even for Grigny, on a sparkling plenum made by coupling Swell and Positiv to Hauptwerk, with the cantus sounded on the Bombarde 8' coupled to the pedal in slow notes. [3:16] Midi file available. HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Ringe Recht, wenn Gottes Gnade, Op. 65, No. 32Download View Lyrics
    A delightful trio with the chorale hidden in the right hand. Uses a custom 3-manual subset. [1:22] HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Ach Herr, mich armen SünderDownload View Lyrics
    Two settings treated as one, the first played on the Schwell with a bit of pedal at the end, the second on the Hauptwerk with one brief repeat on the Positiv. Unlike many treatments the famous "Passion Chorale " is always playing, in one key or another. Uses custom set. [4:46] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in C, Br II:21Download
    Marked Lento, this bears all the unique marks of its creator - rhythmic diversity, a certain jauntiness and an ability to soar to the top of resonant buildings. Played on the 1.5 GB "Light" subset with RH on Positiv - Copula 8' + Copula 4' + Oktava 2' + Sesquialtera II; LH on Swell - Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Gemshorn 4' + Waldflete 2'; Feet on the almost perfect pedal sound for trios - Subbas 16' + Cello 8' + Burdonant 4'. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (11.3 MB). [3:18] HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Aus tiefer Not schrei Ich zu Dir, Op. 65, No. 45Download View Lyrics
    The chorale alternates between the Positiv Krummhorn and the Hauptwerk Concert Flute (with added Gamba and Gemshorn 8') and plays against appropriate string combinations on the Schwell. Composer's instructions involve "lamentoso, lugubre and misterioso" and the organ definitely seems up to it. Custom three manual subset. [3:7] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Cromorne en taille à 2 partiesDownload
    Also known as the 2nd Kyrie, this piece was written for the Cromorne stop in the tenor range. Using the 1.5 GB "Lighter" subset, this translates to Positiv Holz Krummhorn 8' accompanied by Swell Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Gems Horn 4 and Pedal Rohrgedackt 8' + Burdonant 4'. Notes inégales are used occasionally when appropriate and there is the usual feast of elaborate ornamentation. [2:10] Midi file available. 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)." Registration: Var. 1 HW Konzert Flete 8' + Oktave 4' + Klein Mixtur 1', repeat SW Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Principal 4' + Wald Flete 2', return to HW; Var. 2 SW Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Nasard 2 2/3' + Wald Flete 2', repeat PO Copula Maior 8' + Prestant 4' + Oktave 2', return to SW; Var. 3 SW Cornet (Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Principal 4' + Nasard 2 2/3' + Wald Flete 2' + Terz 1 3/5) against PO as in Var. 2, repeat PO Cornet (Copula Maior 8' + Prestant 4' + Oktave 2' + Sesquialtera) against SW (Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Gemshorn 4' + Wald Flete 2'), return PO Cornet against HW Principal 8' + Konzert Flete 8' + Travers Flete 4'; Var. 4 HW Konzert Flete 8' + Oktave 4' + Oktave 2' + Gross Mixtur with chorale in PD (Posaun 16' + Octav Bas 8'), repeat HW adds Principal 8' and PD adds Contra Viola 16, with SW Oboe 8' coupled, ending HW adds Klein Mixtur 1' with PO Copula Maior 8' + Prestant 4' + Oktave 2' coupled and SW adds Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Gemshorn 4' + Principal 4' + Nasard 2 2/3' + Wald Flete 2' + Terz 1 3/5 . [6:25] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Fugue à 5 (Quoniam tu solus sanctus)Download
    Double duet between Positiv Cornet and Swell Vox Humana (filling in for the Cromorne that was called for) with Pedal 8' Flute providing the fifth voice. Notes inégales are used from time to time. [2:44] HW1
    Gigout, Eugène: MinuettoDownload
    No. 2 from Ten Pieces for Organ, this gentle insouciant dance begins and ends with the Oboe on the Schwell accompanied by the Hauptwerk Concert Flute 8' with Pedal Subbas 16' + Cello 8'. Intervening registrations involve foundations from Hauptwerk and Schwell, with Pedal adjusted accordingly. [5:37] HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Lobe den HerrenDownload View Lyrics
    The familiar chorale is sounded in all voices with some great ornamentation. Uses the "heavier" subset, with the manual registration unchanged until very near the end, but the pedal increases to match the increasing loudness of the coupled Swell. [2:5] HW1
    Gigout, Eugène: ToccataDownload
    No. 4 from 10 Pieces for Organ, this is a French toccata with some echoes of Widor and a Hollywood ending. Uses a custom subset. [3:56] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: An Wasserflüssen Babylon, BWV 653Download View Lyrics
    A setting of Psalm 137, "By the Waters of Babylon" in which the left hand ornamented chorale is sounded on the Positiv Holz Krummhorn 8, the other two manual parts on Swell Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Gemshorn 4' (slightly reduced), and the Pedal (double at end) clearly enunciated on the Salicetbas 16' + Rohr Gedackt 8'. [4:31] Midi file available. HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Trio en dialogue (4th Kyrie)Download
    Beginning on Jeux doux (Hauptwerk Gemshorn 8' + Travers Flete 4'), the Positiv Holzkrummhorn 8' and Swell Cornet (Lieblich Gedackt 8' + Gems Horn 4' + Nasard 2 2/3 + Wald Flete 2' + Terz 1 3/5) alternate elegantly for a while, then the gentle pedal (Rohr Gedackt 8' coupled to Hauptwerk) enters and an impassioned dialogue between the two solo sounds ensues. Despite the "New Bach Temperament" Grigny introduces a great deal of dissonance by the notes and ornaments he combines. [3:19] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Dialogue (Qui tollis peccata mundi)Download
    The dialogue is between the Bombarde, Hauptwerk and Positiv (with a little help from the Swell), and it is a strong statement, indeed. [2:58] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Fugue à 5 (A Solis Ortus)Download
    The second movement of A Solis Ortus. The top two voices on the Positiv Cornet (Copula Maior 8' + Prestant 4' + Oktave 2' + Sesquialtera II), the next two on the Positiv Holz Krummhorn 8', which has been moved to a different manual and made louder for balance, the 5th voice is in the Pedal (Rohr Gedackt 8' + Burdonant 4'). [2:47] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Point d'Orgue sur les Grands JeuxDownload
    The final piece in Grigny's Livre d'Orgue, the title refers to a held note (organ point, sometimes incorrectly called pedal point, because it is most often used in the pedal). It has many intentional dissonances near the end. [3:7] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Vater Unser im Himmelreich, BWV 682Download View Lyrics
    Rhythmically complex accompaniment hides the cantus firmus in canon on two manuals and pedal. The characteristic appogiatura motive reminds one of some of the variations in The Art of the Fugue. Uses Small Baroque subset. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (40.2 MB). [6:8] HW1