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    Brut-Leuchten Orgel (1587 to 2007) -
    Samples compiled by Bob Collins
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Canonic Variations on Vom Himmel hoch, BWV 769Download
    A veritable tour de force of canonic treatments in 5 variations on the famous German Christmas hymn, one of two pieces submitted by Bach in 1746 with his application for membership in the Leipzig Society of Musical Sciences (he was admitted as the 14th member of that society in June of 1747). All for two claviers and pedal, the movements translate roughly from the Italian: Var. I Canon at the Octave (right and left hands), Var. II Canon at the Fifth (right and left hands), Var. III, Canon at the seventh (pedal and left hand), Var. IV Canon at the Octave through Augmentation (right hand and lower voice of left hand played half as fast), and Var. V, Other kinds of inverted canons: 1) at the sixth (right hand upright, left hand inverted), 2) at the third (right hand inverted, left hand upright, 3) at the second (pedal upright, lower voice of left hand inverted), 4) at the ninth (pedal inverted, upper voice of the right hand upright), and just for good measure a stretto of five voices over the concluding pedal point! WellTemperament-Kirnberger3. Impulse reverberation added. [10:40] HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 599Download View Lyrics
    The very first prelude in the Liturgical Year. A brief and heartfelt setting of the Advent hymn, preceded by the Chorale on which it is based. Demonstrates the Melody and Bass couplers, which couple the top and bottom notes of a four-part Chorale to the Swell and Pedal, respectively. [1:40] Midi file available. HW3
    Fischer, J. K. F.: Prelude 1Download
    From Ariadne Musica (1702), for one manual [Great Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Principal 2' + Quinte 1-1/3'] and Pedal [Violone 16' + Octave 8']. Valotti-Young Temperament. Fischer scores here. [0:39] HW3.30
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645Download View Lyrics
    Bach specifies: "Dextra 8 Fuss; Sinistra 8 Fuss; Pedal 16 Fuss." In other words, Right hand 8 foot (standard pitch), left hand 8 foot (standard pitch), Pedal 16 foot (an octave lower). This version goes considerably beyond the instructions in the score. Organ Gabler Temperament, -2dB output volume, Impulse Reverberation added. Reeds in order of appearance: Hautbois 8', Basson 16' (8va higher), Hautbois 8' + Gemshorn 4', repeat louder Basson 16', add Hautbois 8', add Gemshorn 4' then gradually add flues and mutations, GT Trompette and Pedal Posaune + come in, manuals are coupled at end with PD adding Choral Bass 4' and duplexed Trompette 8'. Since this is a monaural sampleset, the stereo placement is handled by Hauptwerk 3. Hear a dry version using default placement or C/C# split [3:31] HW3
    Battishill, Jonathan: Voluntary in B FlatDownload
    SW Gedackt 8' + Gamba 8' + Principal 4' + Gedackt 2' + Hautbois 8' + Gemshorn 4' coupled to GT Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Principal 2' + Mixture II. Bottom line of GT reinforced by PD Violone 16' + Octave 8'. Impulse reverberation added. [1:41] HW3
    Gigout, Eugène: Rhapsodie (on Christmas Carols)Download
    No. 6 from Ten Pieces for Organ, a tour-de-force utilizing Adeste Fideles and other carols. Impulse reverberation added. [7:10] HW3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Das Alte Jahr Vergangen Ist, BWV 614Download View Lyrics
    This is a sad and expressive farewell to the secular old year. Registration: Chorale on SW Hautbois 8', GT Principal 8', Pedal Violone 16' + Gedackt 8'; for the Prelude, decorated Chorale on SW Cornet (Gedackt 8' + Principal 4' + Nazard 2-2/3' + Gedackt 2' + Tierce 1-3/5'), GT Principal 8' + Octave 4'; PD Subbass 16' + Octave 8'. Output volume +4dB. Temperament: Organ-Silbermann. [2:31] Midi file available. HW3