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    Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544Download
    A grand prelude with wonderful rhythmic drive, with marvelous interludes on the Rugpositiv, ending with some fine chromatic writing at the end. The fugue subject is a walking pattern which wends through many keys, with the aid of a counter subject, relieved by arpeggiated episodes. The walking slows near the end: the destination has been reached. [11:5] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Heron, Henry: Cornet VoluntaryDownload
    Two movements: [Slow] - Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' with Tremulant; and Allegro - RH HW Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Cornet 4 Sterck; LH Rugposief Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Nasard 3' + Woudfluit 2'; repeat RH HW Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' + Fluit 2' ; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Woudfluit 2'; Pedaal ad lib Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. [4:2] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, BWV 665Download View Lyrics
    A chromatic and impassioned setting of this Communion hymn. In contrast to the gentle setting in BWV 666, Bach lets out all the stops describing the torments sufffered by Christ. [4:6] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Thorley, Thomas: Flute PieceDownload
    Two voices on two manuals showing two new stops (*). RH Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Flute 4'; LH Hoofdwerk *16 Bourdon + *Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' (all bas, disc) [1:7] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt, BWV 637Download View Lyrics
    One of the strangest chromatic treatments the Phantom Organist has ever conveyed, and yet it's just as Bach wrote it. The pedal skips in sevenths (depicting Adam's fall?) under the tortured chromatic changes, and it appears to change keys abruptly several times at the end (disorientation at being thrown out of Paradise?). Registration - Chorale HW Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. Repeat Rohrfluit 8' + Fluit 4' + Fluit 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8'. Resume. Prelude: HW Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf2' + Mixtuur 2-4 sterck + Cimbel 4-6 sterck + Trompet 8'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8' + Bazuin 16' + Trombone 8'. Repeat on RP Holpijp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Nasaat 3' + Octaaf 2' + Dulziaan 8'; PD Hohlfluit 8' + Bazuin 16'. Repeat. [3:23] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fugue in Fm, Br II:14Download
    Marked "pro Organo Pleno" (for Full Organ"), the stately descending chromatic subject enters with a distinctive counter subject and only deviates once, near the middle of the fugue, where the alto has an inverted and quickened form of the subject, but reverts to the original form through to the end. Registration Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 2-4 St. + Cimbel 4-6 St., Rugpositiv Prestant 4' + Nasard 3' coupled to Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' (+ Trombone 8'). Pedal for last long note: Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Bazuin 16'. [2:8] (a=420 Hz) HW3.30
    Boehm, Georg: Christe, der du bist der helle TagDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale and 3 variations. Variation 1 is a trio; Variation 2 is sort of a fughetta, with multiple echo effects and actually contains another variation in 6/8 time; Variation 3 is another trio, but with the Chorale in the Pedal. [8:57] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Eb, Br II:28Download
    Two sections: Adagio (RH HW Prestant 8' + Fluit 4' + Cornet 4 Sterck; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Sesquialter 2 Sterck; Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4') and Non molto allegro ( RH HW Bourdon 8' + Fluit 4' + Vox Humana 8'; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Nasard 3'; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 4'), a charmingly ornamented lark. Parallel 3rds, 6ths and heavy ornamentation abound in both movements. [5:9] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Praeludium et Fuga in C, Br I:01Download
    The prelude starts with virtuosic manual flourishes followed by a long pedal solo, then a long series of modulations with a few Krebsian quirks to let you know it's not Bach or Buxtehude. The fugue in 12/8 meter is based on a 3-measure dance-like motiv with a characteristic trill. Registration changes in the Fugue principally address the Pedal, but manual contrasts are fully utilized to showcase the subject. [8:46] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Aus tiefer Noth schrei' ich zu dir, BWV 686Download View Lyrics
    The rich 4-part tapestry on the manuals is penetrated by a double canon of the chorale subject, a German chorale whose text is based on Psalm 130, De Profundis ("Out of the Depths"). Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Bourdon 8' + Octaaf 4; [Double] Pedaal Trombone 8'; repeat Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4'. Pedaal coupled from Hoofdwerk Vox Humana 8' + Bourdon 8' + Tremulant. Revert to first registration. [5:10] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 709Download View Lyrics
    Short but extremely florid setting of this chorale. RH Hoofdwerk Cornet 4 Sterck; LH Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Woudfluit 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4'. [1:48] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Kittel, Johann Christian: Preludio pro Organo plenoDownload
    No. 2 from Der angehende praktische Organist, 1808. Registration: Hoofdwerk Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 2-4 St.+ Cymbel 4-6 St.Trompet 8', Rugwerk Nasard 3' coupled to Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Trombone 8' (Bazuin 16' at end). Score available here. [2:46] (a=420 Hz) HW3.11
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Lobe den HerrenDownload View Lyrics
    The familiar chorale is sounded in all voices with some great ornamentation. One of the Phantom Organist's favorite postludes. [1:58] (a=420 Hz) HW3.11