- Nun komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661
[3:14] (a=420 Hz)
The third setting of the German Advent chorale is for full organ, with the cantus firmus in the pedal.
MMidi File available.
Instrument:
Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -Version 2.2 -
Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier
"Reduced circumstances" is a polite way to describe most everybody's situation. But if you still have a bit to spare
it will help me to continue offering music for your enjoyment.
- Chorale Text
German:
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland,
Der Jungfrauen Kind erkannt,
Dess sich wundert alle Welt,
Gott solch Geburt ihm Bestellt.
--by Martin Luther, 1524
English:
Savior of the [Gentiles], come,
Virgin's Son, here make Thy throne,
Wonder at it, heaven and earth,
That the Lord chose such a birth.
--Richard Massie
Audio track was created with Hauptwerk v. 3.11 software
Other instruments:
| Pipe Organ
| Grace Casavant
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