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    The Arp Schnitger organ at Eenum in Groningen, The Netherlands (1704)
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    Scheidt, Samuel: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze StundDownload View Lyrics
    Two sections, the first with the Chorale in the right hand (a canon with the pedal only continues for two phrases) and the second a chromatic treatment for manual and pedal. Part 1 registration: Man. 1 RH - Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Sesquialter 2 st.; Man 2 LH - Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Woodlfluyt 2'; Pedaal Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4'; Part 2: Man 1 Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Octaav 2' + Quint 1 1/2; Pedaal same as above. Temperament: Silbermann Erfort Dom. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (17.5 MB). [2:52] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Ach Gott und Herr, BWV 692Download View Lyrics
    The text has a rather contemporary sounding angst, though the desperate predicament described therein is belied by the music. Ornamented Chorale on Man. 2 Trompet 8; other two voices on Man. 1 Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Woodfluyt 2'. Vallotti Temperament [1:12] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: O Lux beata Trinitas, BuxWV 216Download View Lyrics
    Very attractive little fughetta which ends on an unstable chord (VII.64). Vallotti Temperament. Score provided by Boris Mudrinic. [0:48] (EenumOriginal: Quarter Syntonic Comma Mean-Tone, Pietro Aaron +107% (a=473.5) ) HW1
    Bull, John: Fantasia on a Fugue of SweelinckDownload
    Bull adorns Sweelinck's chromatic subject with scalar passages and measured trills and brings a slightly different harmonic sensibility that contains more open fifths. Brad Lehman Temperament. Click here (368 Kb) to see the registration. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (23.6 MB). [3:30] HW1
    Strungk, Delphin: Meine Seele erhebet den HerrnDownload View Lyrics
    Elegant sparsity of materials. Temperament: Valotti, Registration: Man I: Holpyp 8' + Octaav 2'; (Repeat) Man. II: Holpyp 8 + Holpyp 4'; Pedaal: Praestant 4' [2:2] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Pange Lingua, en taille, à 4Download View Lyrics
    Unusually heady ornamentation, even for Grigny, on a sparkling plenum (Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Scherp 4 st.) with the cantus sounded on the Trompet 8' in the pedal in slow notes. Temperament: Rameau. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (20.3 MB). [3:4] Midi file available. HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Ach Gott und Herr, BuxWV 177Download View Lyrics
    Verse 1 - Man. I: Holpyp 8' + Woodfluyt 2'; Chorale in Pedaal Holpyp 4' + Praestant 4'. Verse 2 - LH Man. I: Holpyp 8' + Holpip 4' + Octaav 2'; RH (ornamented version of the Chorale) Man II: Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Octaav 2' + Sesquialter 2 st. + Trompet 8'; PD Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4'. Brad Lehman Temperament. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (12.0 MB). [1:57] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: O Lamm Gottes unschuldig, BWV 1095Download View Lyrics
    Sweet, gentle setting on one manual: Holpiyp 8' + Holpyp 4' (4' withdrawn for repeat), Werckmeister III Temperament. WAV file is available in RAR format: here (10.3 MB). [2:23] HW1
    Grigny, Nicolas De: Fugue à 5 (A Solis Ortus)Download
    The second movement of A Solis Ortus. Werkmeister 3 Temperament. Registration RH Man I: Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Octaav 2' + Sesquialter 2 st.; LH Man 2: Trompete 8'; PD Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' [2:46] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Aus tiefer Noth schrei' ich zu dir, BWV 687Download View Lyrics
    Part of the Small Organ Mass, and therefore meant to be played on one keyboard, this setting of Psalm 130 is quite a bit more cheerful than the big one for a larger instrument. Temperament: Kirnberger 3. Registration: Opening Holpijp 8' + Holpijp 4' + Woodfluyt 2' + Quint 1 1/2'; Repeat Holpijp 8' + Praestant 4' + Octaav 2'; Ending Holpijp 8' + Praestant 4' + Octaav 2' + Scherp 4 sta. [3:20] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 691Download View Lyrics
    This delicately ornamented, clavichord-like setting is in the handwriting of Bach himself. Registration: Ornamented Chorale on Man. 1 Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Scherp 4 st.; 2 voices on Man. 2 Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4'. For repeat, Man. 1 Praestant 4' and Man. 2 Holpyp 4' are omitted. After repeat, Man. 1 Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Octaav 2' + Scherp 4 st.; Man. 2 Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4'. Vallotti Temperament. For a quite different, beautiful live interpretation visit Pintér Tibor (1/4 down the page). [1:15] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Partita on Christ, der du bist der helle Tag, BWV 766Download View Lyrics
    The first of four partitas (variations on a chorale), this one contains the fully harmonized chorale and six variations, but each movement is inspired by a verse of the text. You may enjoy scrolling down to the lyrics and follow along in German or English. Played mostly on Man. 1, with the exception of Var. 1 which uses a Cornet on Man. 2, and Variation 6 which uses the Trompet 8' + Sesquialter 2 st. + Octaav 2' for the Chorale in the Pedaal. Temperament: Young. [8:32] HW1
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Herr Gott! dich loben wirDownload View Lyrics
    The first phrase of the Chorale provides the material for this extremely brief Te Deum. Registration: Prestant 8' + Holpyp 4' + Octaav 2' + Scherp 4 sterck + Trompet 8'. Temperament: Kirnberger 3. [0:54] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herzlich Lieb hab Ich Dich, BWV 1115Download View Lyrics
    The Phantom Organist has created some innovative registrations to highlight the chorale, and a surprising finish. From the Neumeister Chorale Collection. Temperament: Silbermann Erfurt Dom. [2:48] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 690Download View Lyrics
    Delicate 4-part manual treatment with repeats using a gentler registration. The text urges patience, but it is juxtaposed by the rhythmic drive of the music. Vallotti Temperament. [1:44] HW1
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott (I)Download View Lyrics
    The first of two settings, a four-part somber affair beginning on Man 2 Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Octaav 2' + Scherp 4 sterck; Repeat on Man. 1 Holpyp 8' + Octaav 4' + Octaav 2' + Quint 1-1/2' + Scherp 4 sterck; for ending Quint was withdrawn and Trompet 8' was added and an extra bass note at the end. Output volume +3dB, Werckmeister III Temperament. [3:23] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Vom Himmel Hoch (Fuga), BWV 700Download View Lyrics
    Pachelbel-like fughetta on the Christmas chorale, perhaps not by Bach, but it has a certain panache. Registration: Man. 1: Holpyp 8' + Holpyp 4' + Octaav 2' + Quint 1 1/2'; Chorale in Pedaal: Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Sesquialter 2 St. + Trompet 8'. Vallotti Temperament. [2:19] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Praeludium in G Major, BuxWV 162Download
    5 sections: Opening flourishes, Fughetta and Grave, all in 4/4; Gigue with ending flourishes in 6/8. Vallotti Temperament. Score provided by Boris Mudrinic. [5:22] HW1
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Vom Himmel Hoch (2)Download View Lyrics
    Three parts, 3/4 time with a gentle rocking motion. Registration: Holpyp 8' + Praestant 4' + Woudfluyt 2' + Trompet 8'. WellTemperament-Kellner [1:11] HW2>3