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    Antegnati organ in St. Carlo, Brescia, Italia (16th-17th C.) - Samples by Jiri Zurek
    Boehm, Georg: Praeludium in F durDownload
    In 2 repeated sections, the first dominated by scalar passages in many note values, the second utilizing primarily a dotted eighth + sixteenth rhythmic pattern. First section: Principali Bassi + Principali Soprani + Ottava + Qvinta Decima + Decima IX - Repeat: withdraw Qvinta Decima - Second Section and Ending: Principali Bassi + Principali Soprani + Ottava + Qvinta Decima + Decima IX + Vigesima II + Vigesima VI + Vigesima IX - Repeat: withdraw Qvinta Decima, Vigesima II and Vigesima IX. -6dB output volume. Temperament: Young, Multiple releases. [3:6] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Herr Jesu Christ, wahr Mensch und GottDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale in half notes in the soprano. Two other voices in quarters and eighths. Manual: Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava + Decima IX + Vigesima VI. WellTemperament-FifthComma. [1:28] HW2>3
    Rossi, Michelangelo: Toccata SettimaDownload
    Harmonic juxtapositions, syncopation and extreme chromaticism, especially at the end give it a contemporary edge that is amazing, coming from the 17th century. Registration: Manual: 8' + 4' + [2] + 1-1/3' + [1' + 2/3'] + 1/2' - Pedal 16'. Edited by Bernhard Lang and used with his kind permission. [3:50] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes GutDownload View Lyrics
    The score says "O Jesu Christ," but may be in error. Four parts on Manual: Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava + Decima IX + Vigesima VI; Pedal ad lib: Contrabassi (uncoupled). Temperament: Organ-Silbermann. -6dB output volume. [1:33] HW2>3
    Bennett, John: AdagioDownload
    Part of a voluntary, this piece features chains of suspensions, a lovely duet between the upper two voices, some chromaticism and a grand ritard. Registration: Principale Bassi + Principale Soprani + Flauto in VIII + Fiffaro, with Contrabassi ad lib in Pedal. -6dB, WellTemperament-FifthComma [2:19] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, 2nd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    The last in this series of chorale settings by Zachau. Three-voice texture with the Chorale in the Soprano. Registration: Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava + Qvinta Decima + Decima (subtract Qvinta Decima for repeat), For ending restore Q.D. and add Vigesima II + Vigesima VI + Vigesima IX, last note adds Contrabassi in Pedal. -6dB output volume. WellTemperament-Seventh Comma. [1:37] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbtDownload View Lyrics
    Four-voice slow setting, arresting because of the pipe qualities and the multi-release capture of the acoustic space. Manual: Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava + Decima IX + Flavto in VIII + Flavto in XII; for repeat theDecima IX + Flavto in VIII were withdrawn; after repeat the Ventil (whose red switches had been a convenient marker for what could be loaded in memory) was activated, in effect the first combination + Pedal Contrabassi for the ending. Gabler Temperament. [3:20] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: In Dulci Jubilo, BWV 729Download View Lyrics
    A celebratory chorale harmonization with intricate passages between phrases of the Chorale in German Lutheran tradition. Full Ripieno coupled to Pedal, which has been adjusted because of its short compass. MeanTone-6thComma. -6dB output volume. [2:14] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland (II)Download View Lyrics
    Marked Alla breve, this stately 4-voice fughetta is enhanced by using the bass voice on the Pedal. One out of range note is reassigned to the manual with minimal disruption. Principale Bassi e Soprani, Ottava, Decima IX, Vigesima II, Vigesima IX. Temperament: Meantone Modified Sixth Comma, -4dB output volume. [1:45] HW2>3
    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. Registration Principale (Bassi e Soprani) + Ottava + Qvinta Decima + Decima IX + Vigesima II + Vigesima VI; Pedal Contrabassi ad lib. Young Temperament. [3:43] HW3.11
    Karg-Elert, Sigfrid: Herr und Ältster deiner Kreuzgemeinde, Op. 65, No. 14Download
    Billed as a Fughetta with a tempo indication of "Adagissimo e sempre teneramente," this is the only piece I have ever encountered with the time signature of 24/32. The text seems to be "lost Moravian." Registration: Principale Bassi et Soprani + Fiffaro (withdrawn at end; Contrabassi in Pedal for last note). [1:36] HW2>3
    Boyce, William: Diapason MovementDownload
    Slowly. From a Voluntary. Manual Principale Bassi e Soprani. -4 dB, Kirnberger 3 Temperament. [1:40] HW2>3
    Zipoli, Domenico: Toccata all'ElevazioneDownload
    Held chords, characteristic dotted rhythm pattern, repeated sequences: outward characteristics of a sublimely introspective meditation. Principale 8' (Bassi e Soprani) + Bifera 8' coupled to Pedal Contrabassi 16'. WellTemperament-FifthComma. Zipoli scores. [2:49] HW2>3.1
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Wer Gott vertrautDownload View Lyrics
    Simple 4-part setting with a musically weak but dynamically full ending. Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava + Qvinta Decima + Decima IX + Flavto in VIII + Flavto in XII. 6dB output volume, Temperament Werckmeister 3. [1:48] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Vater unser im HimmelreichDownload View Lyrics
    Four-part treatment with a slightly disguised Chorale in the soprano alternating with Chorale-derived materials in all 4 voices, pedal used for the satisfying final cadence. Registration: Principale Bassi e Soprani + Flavto in VIII + Fiffaro; Pedal Contrabassi (uncoupled). Temperament: Organ-Gabler. [2:4] HW2>3
    James, John: Voluntary in A minorDownload
    Two movements: Adagio (Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava) and Moderato (added Qvinta Decima + Decima IX, for ending added Vigesima II + Vigesima VI + Vigesima IX). Temperament: Organ-Gabler. [3:1] HW2>3
    Zipoli, Domenico: Quattro Versi en do maggioreDownload
    Four short verses, some with Pedal Contrabassi 16': 1) Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava; 2)  add Decima IX; 3) add Vigesima II + Vigesima VI + Vigesima IX; 4;  add Qvinta Decima. Kellner Temperament. Zipoli scores. [3:9] HW2>3.1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Christe, der du bist Tag und LichtDownload View Lyrics
    Straightforward fughetta for one manual, with first phrase of chorale entering in Tenor, Alto, Soprano and Bass voices; then, after a brief interlude the same phrase enters in Soprano, Alto and Bass voices. With the exception of certain accidentals it is almost identical to the opening half of Bach's "Neumeister" Chorale, BWV 1096. Registration: Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava, some doubling on Pedal Contrabassi. WellTemperament-SeventhComma. [1:30] HW3.11
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: ToccataDownload
    Simple "touch piece" for one manual. Registration: Principale Bassi e Soprano + Qvinta Decima + Decima IX + Vigesima IX + Flauto in VIII. MeanTone Fifth Comma Temperament. here. [1:43] HW3.11
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 666Download View Lyrics
    An exquisitely calm setting of a Lenten text for manuals alone, with a single pedal note underlying the ending. Registration: Principale Bassi e Soprani + Fiffaro; Pedal Contrabassi (uncoupled). Young Temperament. [3:52] Midi file available. HW3.11
    Handel, George Frederick: Fugue No. 2Download
    Four-voice fugue for one keyboard with pedal ad lib. Registration: Full organ except the two Flautos and the Bifera. Tenth Comma Temperament. Score here. [2:37] HW3.11
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Gelobet Seist Du, Jesu ChristDownload View Lyrics
    Three voice setting. Manual: Principale Bassi e Soprani + Ottava + Qvinta Decima + Decima IX + Vigesima II + Vigesima VI + Vigesima IX, coupled Pedal Contrabassi added at end. Temperament Organ-Gabler. [1:2] HW2>3
    Weckmann, Matthias: Toccata in D minor (II)Download
    Four sections, Moderato and Allegro in Common Meter, [Largo] in 6/4 Meter and [Allegro] in Common Meter. Ad lib Pedal excepting the Largo. -7dB output volume. Temperament: Werckmeister III. Registration with helpful notes at the bottom can be accessed here. [2:40] HW2>3.1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Alle Menschen müssen sterben, BWV 1117Download View Lyrics
    From the Neumeister Chorale Collection. In three sections, this is sort of a mini-concerto on the art of dying. Principale Soprani e Basso + Ottava + Decima IX + Vigesima II; at end add Qvinta Decima + Vigesima VI + Vigesima IX, bass duplicated in Pedal Contrabassi. Temperament: Ordinaire, -4dB output volume. [1:55] HW3.11