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    The Arp Schnitger organ at Eenum in Groningen, The Netherlands (1704) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland (Fuga), BWV 689Download View Lyrics
    The last movement of the German Organ Mass, this four-voice fugue is to be played on one manual. Articulation of the chorale is thus very important so it is clearly recognizable. Kellner Temperament. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (21.6 MB). [3:23] Midi file available. HW1
    Lebègue, Nicolas: A Virgin PureDownload View Lyrics
    Very subtle variations with light ornamentation and terrace dynamics. Temperament: MeanTone Jacobi, as used in the Schnitger organ in the St. Jacobi church in Hamburg, Germany. [2:23] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Fuga in G Major, BuxWV 175Download
    Fugue in 3 voices and 3 sections. The first uses a carefree subject with 8 entrances, some with modified rhythm on the first note (registration here); the second inverts the subject and also has 8 entrances (registration here); the third mixes both forms of the subject, with 7 entrances of each, sometimes in a quasi-stretto (registration here). Temperament: MeanTone Jacobi, as used in the Schnitger organ in the St. Jacobi church in Hamburg, Germany. [3:5] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Kyrie-Christe-Kyrie, BWV 672-674Download View Lyrics
    These short pieces are for one manual and they've been bundled together as they might be used in an actual Lutheran Mass of Bach's time. Werkmeister 3 Temperament. Registration: Kyrie: Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4'; Christe: Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4 + Octaav 2'; Kyrie: Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Woodfluyt. [4:3] Midi file available. HW1
    Kellner, Johann Peter: Herzlich tut mich verlangenDownload View Lyrics
    Ornamented Chorale on Man. II Cornet [Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Woodfluyt 2' + Sesquialter 2 st.] with two voices on Man. I [Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Quint 1 1/2] and a fourth on the pull-down Pedaal. Variation for the repeat: Man. I & Pedaal: Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4'; Man. II Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Quint 3' + Woodfluyt 2'. Kellner Temperament, named for the composer. [3:26] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 688Download View Lyrics
    Part of the German Organ Mass, this setting has a jazzy wedge-like motiv that moves between keyboards, with the chorale sounded slowly in the pedal. Uses Brad Lehman temperament. Registration: RH Man. 1 Holpyp 8' + Prestaant 4' + Octaav 2'; LH Man. 2 Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Woodfluyt 2' + Quint 1 1/2'; Pedaal Trompete 8' + Prestaant 4' + Sesquialter 2 st. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (26.6 MB). [4:11] Midi file available. HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fugue in Fm, Br II:15Download
    Based on an unusual fugue subject with a prominent augmented 2nd, this fugue is almost Mendelsohnian in tone. Temperament: Silbermann Erfort Dom. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (19.7 MB). [3:4] HW1
    Clérambault, Louis-Nicolas: Récits de Cromorne et de CornetDownload
    The sixth piece of Suite du Premier Ton for organ is marked "Doucement et gratieusement" (sweetly and gracefully). In a special arrangement for 2 manuals, and beginning with "Jeu doux" (Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4') it contrasts Reed (Trompete 8' + Quint 3') with Cornet (Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Woudfluyt 2' + Sesquialter II), using them together as a trio with Pedal Holpyp 8' at end. Rameau Temperament. Score available here. [2:22] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 703Download View Lyrics
    Fughetta for three voices on one manual. Temperament: MeanTone Jacobi. [0:54] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in C, Br II:21Download
    Marked Lento, this trio bears all the unique marks of its creator - rhythmic diversity, a certain jauntiness and an ability to soar musically. Brad Lehman Temperament on a special 2-manual layout of this venerable instrument. Registration: Opening RH Man. I: Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Sesquialter 2 st.; LH Man. II: Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Woodluyt 2' + Quint 1 1/2'; Pedaal: Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4'. Repeat RH Man. I: Holpyp 8' + Woodfluyt 2'; LH Man II: Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4'; Pedaal: Holpyp 8' + Quint 3'. Reprise. [3:21] HW1
    Scheidt, Samuel: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu ChristDownload View Lyrics
    A trio turns out almost surreal with this registration: Chorale 8va lower in Pedaal: Prestaant 4' + Holpyp 4' + Octaav 2' + Quint 1 1/3; RH on Man. 1 - Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Woodfluyt 2'; LH on Man 2 - Trompet 8' [1:18] (EenumOriginal: Quarter Syntonic Comma Mean-Tone, Pietro Aaron +107% (a=473.5) ) HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Meinem Jesum lass ich nichtDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale with 6 variations. [6:30] (EenumOriginal: Quarter Syntonic Comma Mean-Tone, Pietro Aaron +107% (a=473.5) ) HW1
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Wir ChristenleutDownload View Lyrics
    Cheerful modestly ornamented manual part (Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Woudfluyt 2') with the Chorale occasionally sounding in the Pedal Trompet 8'. WellTemperament-Kellner. +6dB output volume. [1:42] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 713Download View Lyrics
    Fantasia for one manual, with the embedded chorale appearing in various voices in the long first section (Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Octaav 2'). The time signature abruptly changes to 3/8 for a gentle finish (Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Holpyp 4'). Brad Lehman Temperament. [3:38] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Aus tiefer Noth schrei' ich zu dir, BWV 1099Download View Lyrics
    In four sections, the first hymn-like (Holpyp 8' + Prestaant 4'), the second bubbly (Holpyp 8' + Octaav 2'), the third a call for courage (Holpyp 8' + Prestaant 4'' + Octaav 2' + Trompet 8'), and the fourth an adagio (Holpyp 8' + Prestaant 4'' + Octaav 2' + Trompet 8' + Quint 1 1/2') with descending seconds that may signify release from the troubles described in the text. Temperament: MeanTone Jacobi, as used in the Schnitger organ in the St. Jacobi church in Hamburg, Germany. [1:52] HW1
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Erbarm dich mein, o Herre GottDownload View Lyrics
    Spectacular in its own way, this set of six variations has medieval sounding harmonies, sudden rapid note onslaught, and one relentless beat per measure. It opens with a short fughetta on Man. I, flowing onto Man. II for Variation 2, where the manual figuration is quicker-paced and the Chorale is sounded in the pedal. The third variation uses both the inverted and regular forms of the Chorale as a building block. The fourth variation flows directly from the third. Variation 5 is marked for two keyboards, with the left hand playing on the Hinterwerk and a somewhat ornamented Chorale sounds on the Hauptwerk. Variation 6 continues the two manual treatment with Hauptwerk displaying increased ornamentation, and the Hinterwerk playing the left hand part. Temperament: Gabler. [9:57] HW1