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    Orgue de salon (1988)
    Samples by Eric Bricet and Jean Yves Garet
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 539Download
    The Prelude, for manuals alone, is published in a popular wedding album, and so has been heard often. I doubt that many have dealt with the fugue, which is unusual in that the pedal (just pulled down from one or both manuals) seems to be nearly always present, and the arpeggiated episodes put one in mind of an Italian concerto. Impulse reverberation added. [6:44] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Canzonetta in A minor, BuxWV 225Download
    Energetic toccata, played an octave lower and slower, so that most of the rapid ornamentation can be heard. Pedal is used occasionally for notes that fall below manual range. Registration: Full organ, except the Pos/G.O. coupler. Score provided by Boris Mudrinic. [1:56] HW1
    Kopřiva, Karel: Fuga-PastorelaDownload
    The fugue subject stylizes the trumpeting of the shepherd's horn and is based on the melodies of several carols. An echo is incorporated into the fugue subject whenever feasible. In real life this could get a little dicey, perhaps a second player might be needed and some colored pencils. Impulse reverberation added. [1:59] HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Nun komm der heiden HeilandDownload View Lyrics
    Playful fragments of the Chorale permeate the three-voice manual part (Pos: Flûte à Cheminée 8' + Flûte 2'), and a slow moving Chorale uses the GO Flûte 4' + Octave 2' coupled to Pédale. [1:15] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Canzonetta in C Major, BuxWV 167Download
    Three voiced fughetta for one manual (G.O. all three stops). No reverberation added. [1:17] HW1
    Boehm, Georg: Christe, der du bist der helle TagDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale and 3 variations. Pedal part is sometimes transposed down an octave to avoid overlaps or add ballast. Impulse reverberation added. [8:8] HW1
    Purcell, Henry: GroundDownload
    The ground bass is an English form comparable to the Passacaglia. A three-measure repeating bass line on the upper keyboard is contrasted with a second voice that hops between a syncopated motive on the same keyboard and an ornamented melody on the lower keyboard. Originally for harpsichord, but charming on this chamber organ. Registered for full uncoupled organ, minus or plus the Flûte 4'. Impulse reverberation added. [2:8] HW1
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Echo Fantasia 5 (Ionian) [attributed]Download
    Almost medieval sounding music for two contrasting manuals. G.O. Bourdon 8' + Flûte 4' + Octave 2'; Pos Flûte à Cheminée 8' + Flûte 2'. Impulse reverberation added. [4:47] Midi file available. HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Ciacona in E minor, BuxWV 160Download
    This set of pensive variations uses various stops on the G.O. and Pos. with pulldown pedal couplers as appropriate. Impulse reverberation added. [5:15] HW1