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    Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude & Fugue ("St. Anne") in Eb Major, BWV 552Download View Lyrics
    These two pieces constitute the beginning and ending of Bach's Die Klavierübung, Part III. The prelude utilizes three major textures: the first grand and stately; the second coy, almost childish; the third is like a rolling wave, starting small but eventually threatening to encompass everything in its path, but it finally reverts to the first texture. The fugue is based on the hymn tune known as "St. Anne," and also has three major sections, the first (Allebreve or cut time) based on the chorale, the second (with a time signature of 6/4) of a gentle rolling nature, and the third (in 12/8 time) introduces a dancelike characteristic rhythm which is punctuated with glimpses of the hymn tune, which finally emerges triumphantly in the pedal at the end. They are a towering monument amidst Bach's already impressive array of organ masterpieces. [15:55] (a=420 Hz) Midi File Available HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Fugue in C minor, BWV 562cDownload
    The Fugue has been convincingly completed by Zoltán Göncz. You can read his analysis and see a chart of the themes as he developed them here or access the score. The registration: Starts on Rugpositief Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Nassat 3' + Octaaf 2' with Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4', moves to Hoofwerk Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mistuur 2-4 Sterck. When the hands resume playing on the RP, the Nassat has been withdrawn and the HW-Rp coupler engaged. When the PD again plays, the Prestant 8' has been replaced by the Holfluit 8' and the Trombone 8' has been added. For the last Organ Point the Trombone has been replaced withh the Bazuin 16'. [5:11] (a=420 Hz) Midi File Available HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Em, Br II:30Download
    A major work in 3 movements: 1) Andante, heavily ornamented and elegaic in the best Krebs fashion; 2) Allegro, the first two measures of whose jaunty theme is a direct quote from the third movement of Bach's Trio Sonata No. 1 (BWV 525); a florid transition marked Adagio leads to 3) Allabreve which uses ornamentation in a bolder way than movement 1. [14:30] (a=420 Hz) Midi File available. HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Jesu, meine Freude (Variationen)Download View Lyrics
    Chorale (figured bass realized by James Pressler) and 12 variations. [16:35] (a=420 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BWV 535Download
    The brooding flue sounds give way to a sparkling cadenza and a series of rapid echoing arpeggios, then a driving buildup to the final cadence. The fugue starts with a charming subject that gets somewhat more stern as the fugue progresses. Another ripping cadenza and pedal point create a dazzling finish. [7:49] (a=420 Hz) Midi File Available HW3.11