- Nun Danket, Op. 65, No. 59
[3:51]
A festival prelude where the chorale is the basis for the composition, but it is almost hidden. Beware of extreme dynamic contrasts. The melody
doubled on the Solo at the very end would require two regular organists instead of the peculiarly flexible Phantom Organist. You may view the latest 4
manual instrument here and if you wish to hear what the organ might sound like in a more reverberant setting click here.
Instrument:
Marcussen & Son Organ / St. Stefanuschurch / Moerdijk (Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands) (1965) - Samples by Ariaan Hoogendijk
This music has always been free for the asking - now I'm asking for a little support;
it will help me to continue offering music for your enjoyment.
- Chorale Text
German:
Nun danket alle Gott
mit Herzen, Mund und Händen,
der grosse Dinge tut
an uns und allen Enden;
der uns von Mutterleib und Kindesbeinen an
unzählig viel zugut,
und noch jetzund getan!
--Martin Rinkert, 1636
English:
Now thank we all our God
With heart and hands and voices,
Who wondrous things has done
In whom His world rejoices.
Who from our mother's arms
Hath bless'd us on our way
With countless gifts of love,
And still is ours today.
--Catherine Winkworth, 1858
Audio track was created with Hauptwerk v. 1 software
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