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    Chr. Müller cabinet organ (1741) reinstalled in Maria-church of Oosterwijtwerd, Groningen (1845) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Ach Gott! erhör meinem Seufzen, Br III:01Download View Lyrics
    Very sad organ piece whose name says it all. Stripped of all dynamic changes with no soloing out of the melody, it is still evocative. Manuaal: Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4'; Pedaal Bourdon 8' + Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + General Tremulant. Brad Lehman Temperament. [4:7] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wo soll ich fliehen hin, BWV 646Download View Lyrics
    Manual Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2 (B&D); Chorale in Pedal Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2'. Traktuur in Pedal only. WellTemperament-Kellner. [2:0] HW2>3
    Froberger, J. J.: Capriccio VIIDownload
    Multi-sectional. Fughetta in common meter (Holpijp 8' + Octaaf 2' [B&D]), then 3/4 (Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4'), then common meter wiith a consistent rhythmic pattern of an eighth followed by two sixteenths (Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D]), then dotted eighth-sixteenths and dotted sixteenth-thirty-seconds (Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D]), then 12/8 with its own unique rhythmic signature (Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4'), finally an uncommon stretto-like passage in common meter, with some interesting cross relations (Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Prestant 4' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D]). Since this is a new "toy," a few buttons were pushed: Klok (church bells) at beginning and end, Manual Traktuur (keyboard noise), and Motor (organ blower). The temperament was equal. [5:40] HW2>3
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Nimm von uns, Herr, du treuer Gott, BuxWV 207Download View Lyrics
    The tune also is known as "Vater Unser" and this setting consists of 4 verses, two for manual alone, (v. 1, Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D], v. 2 replace Fluit with Prestant 4'), a more elaborate pedal version with embellished chorale (which almost perfectly fits the divided keyboard if the player transposes the left hand down an octave--Manuaal Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D] + Prestant 8' [D] + Sesquialter; Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Prestant 4'), and ending with a two-voice setting for manual alone (Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D]. Time needed to be adjusted for the convincing groan upon changing registers for verse 3. WellTemperament-VallottiYoung. [6:32] HW2>3
    Zachau, Friedrich Wilhelm: Praeludium 1Download
    Four voices with suspensions. Registration for both preludes here. Alternate tuning Martinus "stretched" temperament. Score here. [1:13] HW3.11
    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. Section 1: Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D] - for repeat, Prestant was replaced with Fluit 4'. Section 2: Holpijp 8' + Prestant 8' [D] + Prestant 4' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' [B&D] - for repeat, Fluit and Octaaf were replaced with Viola di Gamba 8'. WellTemperament-Young. Organ blower and Manuaal Traktuur (keyboard noises) were present throughout. [3:11] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort, BWV 1103Download View Lyrics
    A most straightforward setting of a chorale associated with a scurrilous text that modern people may want to ignore. Registration: Manuaal Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' (B&D) coupled to Pedaal Bourdon 16 (ad lib). Meantone Fifth Comma Temperament [1:26] HW3.11
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Concerto del Sr. Torelli in A minorDownload
    One of three Torelli concerti transcribed by Walther. Three movements on one manual and pedal. Temperament: Kirnberger 3. Registrations here. [7:10] HW2>3
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Symphonia to Cantata 12, BWV 012aDownload View Lyrics
    Transcription of the 1st movement of the Cantata for the Third Sunday of Easter, known as Jubilate. The text "Weeping, wailing, grieving, fearing, dread and need are the Christians' tearful bread" is merely an introduction to an ultimately redemptive cantata. Martinus "Stretched" Temperament. [1:46] Midi file available. HW3.11
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 690Download View Lyrics
    Delicate 4-part manual treatment with repeats using a gentler registration. The text urges patience, but it is juxtaposed by the rhythmic drive of the music. Registration: Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Prestant 4' (Prestant replaced with Fluit 4' for repeats). Young Temperament. [1:50] HW3.11
    Weckmann, Matthias: Toccata in D minor (I)Download
    Held chords with scalar passages, eighth-note repeated chords with 16th-note solos in various registers, some light syncopation and occasional emphasis by the Pedal--sounds like an Italian "touch piece." Registration: Manuaal Holpijp 8' + Prestant 8' [D] + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' [B & D]; adlib Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8'. Pedaal and Manuaal Traktuur. Temperament: MeanTone-SixthComma. [2:58] HW2>3.1
    Zipoli, Domenico: Canzona en fa maggioreDownload
    Playful and relentless with slight ornamentation. Registration: Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf 2' ()B&D) + Prestant 8' (D); uncoupled Bourdon 16' in Pedaal at end. Valotti-Young Temperament. Zipoli scores. [3:4] HW2>3.1
    Franck, César: Poco allegretto in G MajorDownload
    Restful, hopeful, sweet. Terrace dynamics used instead of swell shades. Stage 1: Manuaal Viola di Gamba 8', Pedaal Bourdon 16' + VdG 8'. Stage 2: add Holpijp 8' to Manuaal ; Stage 3: add Fluit 4' to Manuaal and Holpijp 8' to Pedaal; revert; revert. WellTemperament-Seventh Comma. [1:23] HW2>3
    Zipoli, Domenico: Quattro versi en mi minoreDownload
    Verso 1: Manuaal Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba virtually coupled to Pedaal Bourdon 16' ; Verso 2 Manual Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4', Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8'; Verso 3: Manuaal add Octaaf 2' (B&D), Pedaal add Prestant 4'; Verso 4: Manuaal replace Fluit 4' with Prestant 4, Pedaal the same as #3. Werckmeister 3 Temperament. Zipoli scores. [2:43] HW2>3.1
    Reger, Max: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, Op. 67, No. 29Download View Lyrics
    Marked "Ziemlich langsam" (somewhat slow), many disjunct tonalities are created by chromatic passing tones. Registration: Manuaal Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4'; Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Holpijp 8'; Tremulant overall. Temperament Organ-Gabler. [1:5] HW3.11
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Als Jesus Christus in der Nacht, BWV 1108Download View Lyrics
    Flowing chorale and one sweet variation on another obscure old text. Manuaal Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4', Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8'. Variation: Manuaal adds Octaaf 2' (B&D), Pedaal adds Fluit 4'. Valotti-Young Temperament. [2:3] HW3.11
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: In Dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr, BWV 712Download View Lyrics
    Fughetta in 12/8 meter, for manuals alone. The melody is cleverly disguised in the soprano voice. Registrations: (1) Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' (2) + Viola di Gamba 8' (3) - Fluit 4' + Prestant 4' (4) + Fluit 4' (5) + Octaav 2' (B&D) (6) + Prestant 8' D. WellTemperament-SeventhComma. [2:2] HW3.30
    Tallis, Thomas: Veni Redemptor, Setting 1Download View Lyrics
    Somewhat polyphonic 4-voice composition with some interesting cross-relations and timbre shifts. Registration: Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Viola di Gamba 8'. Temperament Ordinaire. Scores here. [1:16] HW3.11
    Kuhnau, Johann: Auf meinen lieben GottDownload View Lyrics
    This straightforward fughetta for four voices is attributed to Kuhnau. Registration: Manual Holpijp 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Prestant 4' + Fluit 4'; Ad lib Pedal Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Prestant 4'. MeanTone-Sixth Comma Temperament. Preceded by the Klok ringing 8 bells. [2:5] HW3.30
    Galuppi, Baldassaro: AllegroDownload
    Marked "con goia," in two voices and two repeated sections. RH Manuaal Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4'; Pedaal Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4' - for repeat both Fluit 4's are removed) - reverts to first - for repeat Manuaal Prestant 8 [D] + Holpijp 8' and Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4'. WellTemperament -SeventhComma. Restored to original key. Score courtesy of the Warner Icking Music Archive. [2:55] HW3.11
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Dies sind die heiligen [zehn] GebotDownload View Lyrics
    Two verses, the first on the gentler stops (Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4'; PD Bourdon 16' + Holpijp 8'), the second on more forthright ones (Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4' + Octaaf [B&D]; PD Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Fluit 4') to simulate 2 manuals. Temperament Tenth Comma. Motor (blower) on, both Traktuurs on, with some banging about from the stop action. [2:8] HW2>3
    Fischer, J. K. F.: Prelude 18Download
    From Ariadne Musica (1702), for one Manual (Holpijp 8' + Prestant 4') and Pedal (Bourdon 16' + Viola di Gamba 8') ad lib.Temperament: Organ Gabler. Fischer scores here. [1:16] HW3.23
    Pachelbel, Johann: Gott Vater, der du deine Sonn'Download
    Four part setting for one manual, Chorale in Soprano voice. Registration: Manuaal Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' (B&D), Pedaal Bourdon 16' at end. WellTemperament-SeventhComma. [1:38] HW3.11
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Ach Gott! erhör meinem SeufzenDownload View Lyrics
    For three voices on one manual, the chorale is playfully introduced with thirds in the upper voices. Registration: Prestant 8' (D) + Holpijp 8' + Prestant  4' + Octaaf 2' (B&D). Kellner Temperament Score here. [1:1] HW3.30