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    HW2 version of Three Manual Organ based on Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) -
    Samples by Jonathan Orwig
    Pachelbel, Johann: Herr Christ der ein'ge Gottes SohnDownload View Lyrics
    Four part fughetta on Chorale phrases (played on Great) followed by a slower sounding of the complete Chorale in the Pedal; for the repeated portion on Swell alone, the Pedal is reduced appropriately, reverting to beginning registration after the repeat with a 32' added to the Pedal at the end. WellTemperament-Kellner, -4dB output volume, Impulse reverberation added. [3:12] HW2
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, Br III:02Download View Lyrics
    Each phrase of the Chorale is preceded by a statement in the pedal, but some beautiful interplay occurs with the Great flute(s) several measures before ithe actual statement on the Choir reed (with tremulant). The temperament is Mean Tone Quarter Comma Pietro Aaron. Impulse reverberation added. [3:13] HW2
    Kellner, Johann Peter: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetanDownload View Lyrics
    Unmitigatingly cheerful chorale setting. The Temperament is named for the composer. 0dB output volume. Impulse reverberation added. [3:42] HW2
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Vom Himmel HochDownload View Lyrics
    Simple choral prelude arranged as a trio. Impulse reverberation added. Bradley Lehman temperament. (Output +3dB) Original score courtesy Jonathan Orwig. Rearranged score available here. Registration: SW LH Rohr Gedackt 16' + Viole 8' + Rohr Flute 8' + Principal 4'; GT RH Gedackt 8' + Flute 4' + Waldfloete 2' + Larigot 1 1/3; PD Clairon 4'. [1:0] HW2
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen gmein, BWV 734Download View Lyrics
    Yet another delightful trio from the Master, with a quasi-bass part in the left hand on the Swell, a playful right hand on the Great, and all available 4' stops for the Chorale in the Pedal (relieved by Choir Clarinet coupled at 4' + Pd Nachthorn 4' at the repeat). The alternate text for this tune is "Es ist gewisslich an der Zeit." -1dB output volume, Impulse reverberation added, Brad Lehman temperament. [2:37] HW2
    Banchieri, Adriano: Suonata Prima, Fuga PlagaleDownload
    First sonata from Primo Registro of the Organo Suonarino. The bass part was moved to the Pedal division, which shows off the counterpoint in a grand manner. Output at -4dB using Brad Lehman Temperament. Impulse reverberation added. Mutopia Project score is available here. [1:10] HW2
    Armsdorf, Andreas: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend'Download View Lyrics
    Bare bones trio with the exception of two notes in the left hand and a triad in the right at the end. -2dB Output Volume, Welltempered 5th Comma Temperament, Impulse reverberation added. Score showing some of my tempo manipulation available here. [0:55] HW2
    Kellner, Johann Peter: Herzlich tut mich verlangenDownload View Lyrics
    Ornamented Chorale on Swell Cornet with two voices on the Great and a fourth on the Pedal. Slight variations for the repeat. The Temperament is named for the composer. 0dB output volume. Impulse reverberation added. [3:26] HW2
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fugue on the Magnificat, BWV 733Download
    For a modest plenum (gently expressive Swell coupled to Great) with Chorale in the pedal, which takes a long time to come in, but is worth the wait. 1/10 Comma Temperament, -2dB output volume, Impulse Reverberation added. [4:13] HW2
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Preludio con Fuga A-DurDownload
    The Prelude begins with a Pedal cadenza, continues with manual arpeggios, and pits a strongly ornamented soprano line against emphatic chords, with an almost seamless segue to the Fugue, whose subject incorporates the first 5 notes of the familiar "St. Anne" hymn tune, though its first entrance is disguised with ornamentation. Subsequent entrances are more straightforward, especially in the Pedal. Output volume -6dB. Temperament: Werckmeister 3. Impulse reverberation added. [5:1] HW2
    Doles, Johann Friedrich: Sollt' ich meinem Gott nicht singen?Download View Lyrics
    Effusive glorified trio on Great, Choir and Swell, with fairly straightforward Chorale statements. Output volume 0dB, Kirnberger 3 Temperament, Impulse reverberation added. [2:29] HW2
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Trio in G Major for 2 Flutes [and Continuo], BWV 1039Download
    Four movements: Adagio - Allegro ma non presto - Adagio e piano - Presto. Not really a transcription in the usual sense, since it was created directly from a printout of The Digital Bach CD. The cembalo's realization of the figured bass was omitted, leaving a lively pedal part which lies pretty well within the compass of a 32-note pedalboard. Temperament: Well-Tempered Kellner. Output volume +1dB, no reverberation added. [11:13] HW2
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Magnificat noni toni, BuxWV 205Download View Lyrics
    Three variations, the first in 4 voices for Great and Pedal; the second uses a reduced Great against the Swell Trompette 8' with tremolo (quite lovely in Hauptwerk 2) coupled to the Pedal; the third is for much fuller Great with Pedal at the end. -4dB output volume, Temperament: Ordinaire, no reverberation added. [4:10] HW2
    Doles, Johann Friedrich: Auf meinen lieben GottDownload View Lyrics
    Doles was a pupil of Bach and the second to succeed him as cantor of St. Thomas of Leipzig. The cheerful accompaniment surrounds rather prosaic statements of the Chorale, first on the Swell Trompette, then on a Cornet combination with Hautbois added. Vallotti-Young Temperament, -2dB Output Volume, Impulse reverberation added. [2:32] HW2
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Concerto [Trio] in Eb, BWV 597Download
    An arrangement of a work by an unknown composer, but it has the infectious bubbly joy of J. L. Krebs. There are two movements: [Allegro] (RH on GT; LH on SW pictured here ) and Gigue (RH on GT; LH on SW pictured here ) ; Repeats:(RH on GT; LH on SW pictured here ) . Kirnberger 3 Temperament. Impulse reverberation added. Thanks to Markus Hoffmann for the score. [6:11] HW2
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Heut' Triumphiret Gottes Sohn, BWV 630Download View Lyrics
    The last of 6 Easter chorales from Bach's Liturgical Year. The bell-like motive in the Pedal imparts a triumphant exuberance. Impulse reverberation added. WellTemperament-Gabler. [2:17] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 1102Download View Lyrics
    The bass line is sort of a repeating ground bass, the melody is heavily ornamented, and the 'Allegro' marking in the middle stimulates a riotous ending. Temperament: Mean Tone-Modified 6th. Impulse reverberation added. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (12.3 MB). [2:8] HW2
    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. Meantone Fifth Comma temperament, Impulse reverberation added. [4:38] HW2