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    Marcussen & Son Organ / St. Stefanuschurch / Moerdijk (Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands) (1965) - Samples by Ariaan Hoogendijk
    Soler, Padré Antonio: Concerto for 2 Keyboards #1, 1: AndanteDownload
    The six concertos for two keyboards ("VI Conciertos de dos Organos Obligados") were written to entertain, amuse and instruct the Infante Gabriel of Bourbon, son of King Charles III, in keyboard playing. This Andante is arranged for two divisions, the Hauptwerk and the Rygpositif, with Brystwerk coupled an octave lower to the Hauptwerk. [5:20] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Ach Gott! erhör meinem SeufzenDownload View Lyrics
    Very sad organ piece whose name says it all. [3:33] HW1
    Handel, George Frederick: Andante in BbDownload
    This new transcription for 3 manuals utilizes the Huvudvaerkand Pedal divisions as the orchestra, while the Brystvaerkdivision provides the organ solo. The Rygvaerk functions sometimes as part of the orchestra and sometimes as a second manual of the solo part. Registration - Huvudvaerk: Rørfløjte 8' + Oktav 4' + Spidsfløjte 4'; Rygpositiv: Gedakt 8' + Gedaktfløjte 4' + Nasat 1 1/3'; Brystvaerk: Traegedakt 8' + Rørfløjte 4' + Principal 2' + Sivfløjte 1'; Pedal is the versatile Principal 16' by itself. [4:54] HW1
    Purcell, Henry: Trumpet TuneDownload
    Very straightforward processional with some extra riffs by the Phantom Organist. [2:39] HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale melody motives used in the manuals, full chorale in the pedal at half speed. [2:45] HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Variations on "Liebster Jesu"Download View Lyrics
    Chorale and four attractive baroque variations, with terrace style repeats and pedal at the beginning and end. [5:3] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude & Fugue in E minor, BWV 533Download
    A brisk Prelude followed by a breezy Fugue. Registration - Huvudvaerk: Prncipal 8' + Oktav 4' + Oktav 2'; Rygpositiv: Gedakt 8' + Gedaktfløjte 4' + Gemshorn 2' + Nasat 1 1/3; Brystvaerk: Regal 8' (coupled to Rygpositiv); Pedal: Principal 16' + Basun 16' + Trumpet 8'. [4:3] Midi file available. HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Puer natus in Bethlehem, BuxWV 217Download View Lyrics
    A pensive setting with the chorale relatively unadorned. Registered and recorded by Jonathan Orwig with this registration: HW Principal 8'; RP Flutes 8' + 4'; BW Flute 8' coupled to PD and HW; PD Principal 16. [1:25] HW1
    Mendelssohn, Felix: Wedding MarchDownload
    One of two pieces indelibly associated with weddings in popular culture. Not many organists bother to play the whole thing through to the glorious ending. Featuring a newly completed 4-manual version of the St. Stephanuschurch Marcussen samples, the final chord shows evidence of more than one organist playing. Could it be the Phantom Organist has imaginary friends? [4:55] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Basse de Trompette ou de CromhorneDownload
    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 trumpet, echoed by the Cromorne, which is bolstered by a small cornet. Actual registration: Huvudvaerk Trompet 8; Brystvaerk Traegedakt 8' + Rørfløjte 4' + Principal 2'; Rygpositiv: Sesquialtera 2 kor + Krummhorn 8' coupled to Brystvaerk; Pedal (last note): Principal 16'. [2:49] Midi file available. HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Cromorne en taille à 2 partiesDownload
    Also known as the 2nd Kyrie, this piece was writtem for the Cromorne stop in the tenor range, but in this version the gentle Brystvaerk Regal 8 is used instead. Notes inégales are used occasionally when appropriate and there is the usual feast of elaborate ornamentation. [2:0] Midi file available. HW1
    Guilmant, Alexandre: Elévation No. 3, (From Opus 60)Download
    Statement and two variations of the Noel, "Entends ma voix fidele," intended for Christmas communion. It begins quietly on flutes, the melody is sounded on the Krummhorn in the lower octave, and it ends again with flutes with occasional pedal punctuation. [2:18] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 681Download View Lyrics
    This highly ornamented Fughetta uses the opening motive of the chorale as its subject. [1:12] Midi file available. HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541Download
    A cheerful and engaging pair, this Prelude and Fugue is rated G for General Audiences. I think the stretto (a technique where the fugue subject in a new voice begins before the old one ends, similar to a Round) at the end of the fugue is especially thrilling. [7:54] HW1