Virtually Baroque: Weckmann--Toccata in D minor (I)

UPDATED 07/29/2010

Matthias Weckmann
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Toccata in D minor (I) [2:58]

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. Midi File available. Instrument: Chr. Müller cabinet organ (1741) reinstalled in Maria-church of Oosterwijtwerd, Groningen (1845) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl

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