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    Frans Caspar Schnitger Organ, Duurswoude/Frisland (1723) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Canzonetta in C Major, BuxWV 167Download
    Three voiced fughetta for one manual (Praestant 8' + Principael 4' + Quintanus 1-1/2' + Octav 2' + Sesquialt Discant + Mixtuur 4 sterck) with Pedaal Subbass 16' added at final cadence. Notice how the Sesquialter Discant colors the upper part of the texture but doesn't break off obtrusively. Score provided by Boris Mudrinic. [1:17] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Gottes Sohn ist kommen, BWV 724Download View Lyrics
    Five voices of polyphony on the Christmas chorale, adapted from 15th century Latin hymn "Ave Heirarchia" in the Michael Weisse Gesangbuch of 1531, but played in waltz time. Registration: Manual P8 + R8 + P4 + O2 + Q1 + M4 permanently coupled to PD S16. For a popup table of these abbreviations, click here. [1:15] (a=460 Hz) Midi file available. HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Canzona in D minor, BWV 588Download
    The opening theme is played in the pedal (Manuaal Praestant 8' permanently coupled to Pedaal Subbas 16'), the Manuaal continues with this theme; a chromatic counter-theme is added and the subtle counterpoint works its way to a half cadence at slightly less than midpoint. The meter changes to from 4/4 to 3/2 ( Manuaal adds Principael 4') and a slightly different version of the theme is introduced on the Great, but with the same chromatic counter-theme (slightly modified for the meter). Near the end (Manuaal adds Octaaf 2' + Quintanus 1-1'2') there is a deceptive cadence leading to a two measure Adagio with a fuller registration (Manuaal adds Mixtuur 3 Sterck) to punctuate the ending. [5:23] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I)Download View Lyrics
    Four-part manualiter setting with a bit puzzling tonality, since the piece ends on a G Major chord. Manuaal: Rohrfluit 8' + Principael 4' + Octav 2' + Quintanus 1-1/2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck. Original tuning. [1:17] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Mit Fried' und Freud' ich fahr' dahinDownload View Lyrics
    Four-voice setting of the Nunc Dimittis. Known in the Anglican liturgy as The Song of Simeon, the text has a bit of the German Pietism which contrasts the travails of everyday life with the tranquility of death. Manuaal: Praestant 8' + Rohrfluit 8', Permanently coupled Pedaal Subbas 16' for last note. [1:48] (a=460 Hz) Midi file available. HW2>3
    Arne, Thomas: Con SpiritoDownload
    Organ solo from a Concerto. Manuaal: Roerfluit 8' + Principael 4' + Octav 2' + Quintanus 1-1/2' (withdraw Octav 2' for repeat). [2:39] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Jesu, der du meine SeeleDownload View Lyrics
    The tune isn't the one used in Bach Cantata 78, and syncopations abound. Manuaal Rohrfluit 8' + Vox Humana 8' coupled to Pedaal Subbass 16'. [1:20] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3
    Pachelbel, Johann: Auf meinen lieben GottDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale theme is used in a small fughetta prefacing the actual statement in half notes in the soprano. Manual: Praestant 8' + Principael 4' + Octav 2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck, Pedal Subbass 16' (permanently coupled) at end. [2:19] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3
    Weckmann, Matthias: Canzon in C (II)Download
    Three sections: Tempo Ordinario in Common Meter (Praestant 8' + Principel 4' + Octav 2' + Quintanus 1-1/2'), Piõ mosso in 3/4 time (Rohrfluit 8' + Principel 4' + Quintanus 1-1/2) and Tempo Primo in Common Meter (Praestant 8' + Principel 4' + Octav 2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck). Motiv of an ascending scale is used in 2 rhythmic variants, then a descending scale. A quick burst of frivolity occasionally interrupts the well-ordered proceedings. Kellner temperament. [3:13] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Jesus Christus, under Heiland, der den TodDownload View Lyrics
    Chorale in soprano in half notes, the other 3 voices are based on a quarter-note version. Although the four-part piece begins and ends on A, the signature of 1 sharp suggests E minor. Manuaal: Praestant 8' + Principael 4' + Gedact Quint 3' + Octav 2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck. [1:27] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, 2nd SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Quite festive setting with ad lib pedal Subbass 16' permanently coupled to Manual: Praestant 8' + Principael 4' + Gedact Quint 3' + Octav 2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck. [2:35] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3
    Weckmann, Matthias: Toccata in E minor (I)Download
    Four sections: Moderato, Allegro (both played on Manuaal Praestant 8' + Principael 4' + Octav 2' + Quintanus 1-1/2'; Fugue (Rohrfluit 8' + Principael 4' + Quintanus 1-1/2'); Cantabile (Rohrfluit 8" + Principael 4' + Gedact Quint 3' + Octaav 2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck); and a short Adagio at the end (Praestant 8' + Principael 4' + Octav 2' + Quintanus 1-1/2' + Mixtuur 4 sterck). Coupled Pedaal added occasionally. [3:58] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3
    Weckmann, Matthias: Canzon in GDownload
    The last Canzon in this collection, made up of several sections which have been registered in more or less ascending volume levels with an occasional ad lib Pedal: Largo in Common Time (Praestant 8' ); Più mosso in 6/4 Meter (+Principael 4'); Adagio in Common Time (+ Gedact Quint 3' + Octav 2'); Tempo I (- Octav 2' + Mixtuur 4'); Ending (- Gedact Quint 3' + Sesquialt Discant & Bas). [3:42] (a=460 Hz) HW2>3