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    A. Cavaillé-Coll Organ, originally Paris, France, moved to Mainz, Germany (1877) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
    Franck, César: Pièce HeroïqueDownload
    Masterfully heroic writing based on simple but engaging themes, with a glorious ending. [7:57] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Premier Kyrie en taille, à 5Download
    The very first piece in Grigny's only published volume, the registration called for is Grand Plein Jeu in Manual, Reeds 8 and 4 in Pedale. Registration: Récit.: Flûte Octaviant 4' + Plein Jeux 4 rang coupled to G.O. Bourdon 16' + Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Nasard 3' + Octavin 2 (coupled to itself at 4'); Pédale: all available 8' stops. Uses the extended set. [1:41] Midi file available. HW1
    Franck, César: AndantinoDownload
    Charming, even droll or a bit grotesque, using familiar techniques from l'Organiste - Major-minor shifts, repetition of short phrases with slight twists, and since it has full resources, organ points in the Pedal. [5:34] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Fuga in Bb Major, BuxWV 176Download
    Sectional fugue with repeated note in the first subject, alternating common meter and 12/8 with a dramatic moment or two and a few ad lib pedal notes. Uses the extended set. [4:18] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in F minor, BWV 534Download
    Moving in mood from pensive to majestic to bravura, the Prelude is thought by some to be either the work of Johann Christian Kittel (1732-1809) or of Bach's eldest son Wilhelm Friedemann (1710-1784). The fugue subject has a characteristic trill that makes it easy to notice in the thickest of textures. However, in this version there is no trilling in the pedal. Uses the extended set. [9:44] Midi file available. HW1
    Franck, César: Chorale IIIDownload
    Dedicated to "mon élève Augusta Holmes," this is the third of the monumental Trois Chorals written near the end of Franck's life. It includes the sumptuously beautiful Adagio in A Major, which is often played by itself. [10:57] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: A Solis OrtusDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale on Pédale Trompette 8' with other voices on G.O. (Bourdon 16' + Montre 8' + Prestant 4' + Nasard 3' + Octavin 2') coupled to Récit Plein jeu 4 rangs. Uses extended version. [1:24] HW1
    Gigout, Eugène: SortieDownload
    No. 10 from Ten Pieces for Organ, Based on the tune "Adoremus in aeternum." Ponderous chords lead to a fugal exposition with the choral tune as a subject in two tempi, then the Cantus enters the pedal in what would almost appear to be a baroque treatment, but for the spectacular ending. [4:17] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Verbum SupernumDownload
    Chorale on Récit Hautbois 8' coupled to Pédale with other voices on G.O. Montre 8' + Prestant 4'. [1:29] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Dorian Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 538Download
    Although unfortunately rivaled in popularity by BWV 565, the Dorian Prelude is a wonderful energetic piece requiring three equally balanced divisions, and the fugue is one of Bach's most thrilling works, well worth the time it takes to listen to. Uses the extended set. [15:23] HW1