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    Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig
    Clarke, Jeremiah: Trumpet VoluntaryDownload
    Here the Trompete Enchamade is used on the Choir against the full Great, Swell and Pedal. [3:12] (3 manual version) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn, BuxWV 201Download View Lyrics
    Somewhat sad setting of 16th century chorale tune with words based on Matthew 11:28: "Come unto Me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Registration: CH Clarinet 8'; GT Flute 8'; PD Bourdon 16' + GT-PD 8'. [2:45] (3 manual version) HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Aus meines Herzens Grunde, Op. 65, No. 2Download View Lyrics
    A pastorale written for 3 manuals, registered and recorded by Jonathan Orwig. The tune "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night) is interwoven in the accompaniment. Registration: Chorale sounded on SW Gambe 8' and Hautbois 8', SW to SW 4; Accompaniment on GT Flute Harmonique 8', Echo on CH Erzahler and Unda Maris 8', PD Bourdon 16 (CH to PD hand registration off for the echos) [2:54] (3 manual version) HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade, Op. 65, No. 1Download View Lyrics
    Charming trio that begins the composer's Opus 65. Registration: CH Clarinet 8' + GT-CH 8'; GT Gedackt 8' + Harmonic Flute 8'; PD Bourdon 16' + GT-PD 8'. [2:11] (3 manual version) HW1
    Vierne, Louis: AllegrettoDownload
    Syncopated pedal motive pervades this cheerfully melodic piece. Vierne scores. [3:10] (3 manual version) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Wir danken dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BuxWV 224Download View Lyrics
    A canon of sorts between Pédale and Récit., this is quite sweet to the ears compared to the sterner Bach treatments. Registration: Récit. Rohrflute 8' + Gambe 8' + Octave 4' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Hautbois 8'; Grand Orgue Flute Harmonique 8'; Positiv Expressif Basson 16' + Clarinet 8' coupled to Pédale Rohrgedackt 16' + Nachthorn 8'. [1:29] (3 manual version) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele, Br III:04Download View Lyrics
    Chorale in Soprano voice with characteristic figuration permeating the other three parts, similar to the treatment J. S. Bach used often in the Orgelbüchlein, but with much more syncopation than Bach would have used. No reverberation added. [1:31] (3 manual version) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Dm, Br II:26Download
    Swaggering theme based on the simplest of intervals. Syncopations, triplets, arpeggiation, sudden key changes and trills are amongst the devices used to maintain spontaneity and interest. RH is on the Great: Flute Harmonique 8' + Cornet V; LH is on the Choir: Basson 16' + Flute 4' + Nazard 2 2/3 + Unison Off and Choir-Choir 4' coupled to SW Rohrflute 8' + Gedackt 8' + Octave 4' + Principal 2' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Tierce 1 3/5 + Trompette 8'. Pedal consists of Bourdon 16' + Octave 8' + Nacht Horn 4'. [4:30] (3 manual version) HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele, Op. 65, No. 5Download View Lyrics
    The tempo indicated is Alla Sarabanda, a gentle 3/4 meter, The only explicit sounding of the chorale is the last phrase at the end, on the Clarinet stop. [2:1] (3 manual version) HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Eb, Br II:28Download
    Two sections: Adagio, which pits the Choir Clarinet (bolstered by Flute 4' and Nazard 2 2/3) against the Swell Cornet supported by the Great Montre 16' and Flute 4' coupled to the Pedal Nachthorn 8'.and Non molto allegro, a charmingly ornamented lark using more conventional registration. Parallel 3rds, 6ths and heavy ornamentation abound in both movements. [4:42] (3 manual version) HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Herzlich lieb hab ich dich, o Herr, Op. 65, No. 15Download View Lyrics
    Delicate setting with the Chorale apt to appear anywhere and mostly registered as the composer wanted, with the exception of the Trompete, which, if included, might have destroyed the mood. Wait for the last chord! Impulse reverberation added. [2:50] (3 manual version) HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Et in terra Pax à 5Download
    The first movement of the Gloria, As befits the title relatively peaceful flutes (Great Gedackt 8' + Flute 4') with a soft reed in the pedal (two, actually coupled from Swell Hautbois 8' and Choir Basson 16' an octave higher). [1:31] (3 manual version) HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Lobt Gott, ihr Christen alle gleich, Op. 65, No. 7Download View Lyrics
    Very flashy, festive setting of a Christmas Chorale that's hidden in there somewhere. [1:36] (3 manual version) HW1
    Gigout, Eugène: ScherzoDownload
    No. 8 from Ten Pieces for Organ, this is about as droll as Gigout gets. Typical ABA construction with a delicate surprise of an ending. Uptempo version with Impulse reverberation added. [4:30] (3 manual version) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, 2nd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Arranged as a trio, with the Chorale in the Pedal. Registration: LH GT Flute Harmonic 8' + Flute 4' + Waldflute 2' + Larigot 1 1/3'; RH SW Rohrflute 8' + Octave 4' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Principal 2' + Mixture IV + Tierce 1 3/5'; PD Octave 8' coupled to CH Basson 16' + Clarinet 8'. [1:29] (3 manual version) HW1
    Hanff, Johann Nicolaus: Ein feste Burg ist unser GottDownload View Lyrics
    Sturdy treatment involving lots of reeds, including Trompette Enchamade. Hanff Scores. [2:20] (3 manual version) HW1
    Boehm, Georg: Herr, wie du willst, so schick's mit mirDownload View Lyrics
    Two verse setting, the first stately, the second almost frenetic in its jollity. [4:31] (3 manual version) HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Mensch, willt du leben seliglich, BuxWV 206Download View Lyrics
    One of Buxtehude's more serene chorale preludes. The Chorale tune is more usually known as the Passion Chorale and is sounded on the SW (Rohrflute 8' + Gambe 8' + Gemshorn 4' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Principal 2' + Tierce 1 3/5' at full volume) accompanied by GT Bourdon 8' + Spitzflute 4' and PD Bourdon 16' + Nachthorn 8'. [1:53] (3 manual version) HW1
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Vom Himmel Hoch, Op. 65, No. 10Download View Lyrics
    From the expressive flutes of the Great with romantic sounds from the Swell coupled to the sweetness of the Choir and a grand crescendo to full organ at the end, this setting, marked "Andante amoroso," explores the full sonic range of the organ. Impulse reverberation added. [2:0] (3 manual version) HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, heiliger GeistDownload View Lyrics
    Sturdy manualiter setting of the Chorale associated with the creative aspect of the Holy Spirit. [2:8] (3 manual version) HW1
    Franck, César: Chorale IDownload
    Dedicated to Monsieur Eugène Gigout, this is the first of the monumental Trois Chorals written near the end of Franck's life. Impulse reverberation added. [13:55] (3 manual version) HW1