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Robert Schumann
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Canon 3, Op. 56 Click to Listen, [2:0]
A brief introduction marked "Andantino" gives way to a lovely duet that is actually a canon at the 5th over a pianistic rhythmic motiv, which gives way to ascending two-note arpeggios, then reverts to the former style and ends as it begun, with a short humorous coda. For the pianistic figurations to be heard at all on the organ, the tempi had to be reduced considerably from the original markings. Registration throughout is: Pedal Subbass 16' + Oktavbass 8'; Hauptwerk (Canonic Duet) Principal 8' + Gamba 8' + Flauto 8' + Flauto Traverso 4'; Hinterwerk (Accompaniment) Gross Gedackt 8' + Salicional 8' + Gemshorn 4' + Flute d'Amour 4'. Instrument: F. X. Engelfried Organ, Gönningen/Baden-Württemberg/Germany (1844) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier

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