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    The organ in the church of Krewerd in the province of Groningen Holland (1531) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott (II)Download View Lyrics
    A smaller reworking of the same materials used in version 1, without a pedal sounding of the Cantus Firmus. Registration: Beginning - Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'; Repeat - Holpyp 8' + Fluyt 4' + Quint 3'; Ending - Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Quint 3'. [1:51] (KrewerdOriginal: 1/4-comma meantone, nearly a whole tone above normal ) Midi File available. HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herzliebster Jesu, BWV 1093Download View Lyrics
    From the Neumeister Collection, a simple but evocative setting of this beloved passion chorale for single manual, as written, with the Chorale in the soprano voice. Registration: Prestant 8' + Holpyp 8' + Fluit 4'. [1:55] (KrewerdOriginal: 1/4-comma meantone, nearly a whole tone above normal ) Midi File available. HW3.11
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott (I)Download View Lyrics
    The first of two settings, a four-part somber affair with an extra bass note at end. Registration: Man 2 Prestant 8' + Octaav 4' + Octaav 2 Repeat on Man. 1 same with Tremulant; for ending Tremulant withdrawn, Quint 3' added. +3dB output volume. Temperament: Roethe Bach-Lehmann [3:14] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Froberger, J. J.: Canzona VIDownload
    Divided in three sections, the first in common meter has a businesslike melody with a chord outline as its basis, it enters a 12/8 section via a florid passage but the chord outline is still recognizable, and reverts to common meter and some fairly odd harmonies ending this set of six canzonas with a measured trill. Registration by section: 1) Prestant 8' + Fluyt 4'; 2) Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'; 3) Full organ. As you can hear, F minor is not the best key for 1/4-comma meantone, so an alternate Virtual Performance in Roertha-LehmamnBach temperament can be heard here. [2:58] (KrewerdOriginal: 1/4-comma meantone, nearly a whole tone above normal ) Midi File available. HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Vom Himmel Hoch (3)Download View Lyrics
    For two claviers, the Chorale is hidden in a sort of obbligato in the right hand (Man. 1 Holpyp 8' + Fluyt 4' + Quint 3' + Octaaf 2' ) with two slower voices in the left hand (Man. 2 Praestant 8' + Octaaf 4'). -2dB ov, Temperament: Young [1:11] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Froberger, J. J.: Capriccio XVIDownload
    Four sections, in four voices: 1) Fugetta in common time with a 1-measure subject (Holpijp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'); 2) a variation on the theme in 3/4 time, ending with a flourish in alla breve (replace Octaaf 4' with Fluyt 4'); 3) continuing the alla breve with an ascending chromatic scale (Prestant 8'), 4) a variation of the first subject (Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3' + Octaaf 2'. Temperament: MeanTone-FifthComma. [4:23] Midi File available. HW2>3.1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Vater Unser im HimmelreichDownload View Lyrics
    Two settings, the first for Man. 1 (Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2') and the second for Man. 1 (Holpyp 8' + Fluyt 4' + Octaaf 2') with a slow-sounding Chorale in the Pedal (Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3'). -2dB outputvolume, Kirnberger 3 Temperament. Uses extended version. [6:0] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Christ der ein'ge Gottes Sohn, BWV 698Download View Lyrics
    Fughetta in three voices for one manual. Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'. Organ-Gabler Temperament. [0:59] Midi File available. HW3.30
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland (I)Download View Lyrics
    Four-part fughetta. Manuaal: Holpyp 8' + Quint 3' + Octaaf 2'. Werckmeister III Temperament. -4dB output volume. [1:19] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Pachelbel, Johann: Da Jesus an dem Kreuze StundDownload View Lyrics
    Very straightforward yet expressive 4-voice setting played on single manual. Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'. -3dB. [1:54] (KrewerdOriginal: 1/4-comma meantone, nearly a whole tone above normal ) Midi File available. HW2>3
    Froberger, J. J.: Ricercare XIIIDownload
    Very lttle rhythmic variety but an occasional harmonic adventurousness, which is emphasized by the original tuning. Registration: Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4'. [4:29] (KrewerdOriginal: 1/4-comma meantone, nearly a whole tone above normal ) Midi File available. HW3.11
    Tallis, Thomas: Remember Not, O LordDownload
    No. 43 from the Mulliner Book (ca 1560). Keyboard homophony that looks like chorale writing. WellTemperament-SeventhComma. Scores here. [2:55] Midi File available. HW3.11
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 755Download View Lyrics
    Even Schweitzer thinks this wasn't by Bach, but it is included in his Volume VI nonetheless; its jazzy simplicity is quite refreshing. Registration: Holpyp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2'. repeat on Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4', after repeat Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'. MeanTone-6thComma Temperament. [2:12] Midi File available. HW3.30
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Vater Unser im Himmelreich, BWV 683Download View Lyrics
    Quiet and meditative setting in four voices on one manual from the small Organ Mass. Registration: Holpyp 8' + Fluit 4'. [1:24] (KrewerdOriginal: 1/4-comma meantone, nearly a whole tone above normal ) Midi File available. HW3.30
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 726Download View Lyrics
    Brief chorale harmonization with flourishes between each phrase. Manuaal Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3' + Octaaf 2' + Sesquialtera 2 St.; Pedaal Prestant 8' + Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4'. Young Temperament. [0:57] Midi File available. HW3.11
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (III)Download View Lyrics
    Three-voice setting played on single manual using three registrations, the last of which contains some marcato, for those who are bored with subtle agogics and phrasing. Beginning: Prestant 8' + Octaav 4' + Octaav 2'; repeat Holpyp 8' + Fluyt 4' + Prestant 2; ending Prestant 8' + Octaav 4' + Quint 3' + Octaav 2'. Kellner temperament. -4dB output volume. [2:28] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Hine, William: Flute PieceDownload
    Cheerful two-voices on one manual, marked "Brisk." Holpyp 8' + Fluyt 4'. Kellner Temperament [1:49] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Seixas, Carlos: Toccata 2Download
    Two voices, three movements: [Allegro], Adagio and Allegro Assai, first and last movements have double repeats. Score provided by Jonathan Orwig. Registration: [Allegro] - Prestant 8' + Quint 3' + Octaaf 2' (repeats: withdraw 2' and add Fluyt 4'); Adagio - Prestant 8'; Allegro assai - Holpyp 8' + Fluyt 4' + Octaaf 2' (first repeat Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3', second Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3' + Octaaf 2'). Young Temperament. 0dB output volume. [3:1] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Weckmann, Matthias: Toccata in D minor (II)Download
    Moderato and Allegro: Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3' + Octaaf 2'; [Largo] 6/4 Prestant 8' + Holpyp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2'; [Allegro] Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Sesquialtera 2 sterck. Brad Lehman Temperament. -4dB output volume. [2:38] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, 1st SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Attractive but simple four-voice setting. Registration: Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'. -4dB Output Volume, WellTemperament-FfthComma [1:23] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Gott ist mein Heil, mein Hilf und Trost, BWV 1106Download View Lyrics
    Droll perpetual motion treatment of an obscure chorale. Some subtle echo effects that are reminiscent of Sweelinck. Registration: Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'. Temperament: Organ-Gabler. [1:36] Midi File available. HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Herzlich Lieb hab Ich Dich, BWV 1115Download View Lyrics
    The Phantom Organist has created some innovative registrations to highlight the chorale, and a surprising finish. From the Neumeister Chorale Collection. WellTemperament-SeventhComma. [2:57] Midi File available. HW3.11
    Brahms, Johannes: Es ist ein Ros' entsprungenDownload View Lyrics
    A sublime setting in which the melody hops from voice to voice of the familiar Christmas hymn, alternating between two manuals: Man. 1 Prestant 8' + Fluit 4' (at end Prestant replaced by Holpyp 8'), Man. 2 Holpyp 8'. Utilizes the expression pedal and the expanded layout. [1:51] Midi File Available HW3.30
    Fischer, J. K. F.: Prelude and Fugue 16Download
    From Ariadne Musica (1702), for one manual: Prelude: Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4', Fugue: Holpyp 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2'. Brad Lehman Temperament. Fischer scores here. [1:54] Midi File available. HW3.23
    Correa de Arauxo, Francisco: Tiento de medio registro de tiple. 7° tonoDownload
    To quote from Patrick Roose's score: "This piece of organ music is meant to be played on one single manual with short octave, with accompanying diapason- stop(s) in the bass and solo half- stop starting at c# 1 ( Cornet?) in the treble. Having this particular form, the piece cannot be played on two manuals, as the right hand sometimes plays in the bass-side and the treble at the same time (as in bars 43- 45 and 107- 109)." Unfortunately, the Krewerd Sesquialtera included middle C, which was the topmost note of the accompanying material (now on Man 1 Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4'), so the solo was assigned to Man. 2 (Holpyp 8' + Fluyt 4' + Octaaf 2' + Sesquialtera) in the extended version. Patrick is right about human players, but MIDI has ways around human limitations. Krewerd Temperament. [4:19] (KrewerdOriginal: 1/4-comma meantone, nearly a whole tone above normal ) HW3.30