This revised edition of Noel Rawsthorne’s famous collection of last verse harmonies matches the keys found in the most major recent hymn books as well as those that have been in use for many years. It now includes evenlower settings.

Martin Luther. Par SCHNEIDER ENJOTT. On the occasion of the quincentenary of Reformation Day in 2017, the composer Enjott Schneider thoroughly studied Martin Luther the individual and all his contradictions. The result is a brilliant, demanding organ symphony which is perfect for concerts on the subject of Reformation and Martin Luther. The composer describes the five movements of the symphony as follows: '1st movement: Wir glauben all an einen Gott with its quintuplet-like beginning is very Gregorian in style, outlining the range of Lutheran emotionalism between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The irrationality of 'faith' ultimately has priority over any thought and evidence. At the beginning of the movement, sounds of knocking on wood remind of the nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the doors of churches in Wittenberg. The chorale melody sometimes hides with an almost rough medieval saltarello, referring to Luther's robustness and vitality with which he knew to carry away even common people. 2nd movement: In 1530, the electoral prince of Saxony presented to Luther at Coburg Castle the golden signet ring with the 'Luther rose' which became the symbol of his theology of grace. A white heart with black cross is fixed on a five-petalled rose. To him, 'white' is the colour of angels and ghosts, 'black' stands for the pain of crucification: 'The just shall live by faith, but by faith in the Crucified.' But the fact that the rose and the heart are the dominating symbols shows how Catholic Marian piety remained an ingredient of Luther's spirituality throughout his life. In line with the dominant five-petal structure of the rose, this movement was composed, to a large extent, in accordance with the floating, lyrical rhythm in 5/8 time. 3rd movement: The omnipresence of death and dying – from the plague and war to the never-ending dangers of daily life – was an essential part of the world view of that time. Fears ensued that might heighten into the grotesque, e.g. in the pictures of Hieronymus Bosch. The 'Danse macabre' was a popular motif in those years. Luther's chorale 'Mitten wir im Leben sind / mit dem Tod umfangen' from 1524 ('Enchiridion' from Erfurt) is based on the Gregorian chant 'Media vita in morte sumus' created in France around 750 and, with its idea of transience, inspired a simplistic air. 4th movement: The famous confession delivered at the Diet of Worms in 1521, 'I stand here and can say no more. God help me. Amen', are not Luther's words but the version later used as text for a pamphlet. However, it represents quite plainly the straightforwardness and inevitability of his mission. Musically, it was made into a 'perpetuum mobile', i.e. a dogged, ostinato and never-ending musical air. 5th movement: The 'Mighty Fortress', on the other hand, is one of the great symbols of Martin Luther which, with its shining C major key, embodies the Protestant ideology and willful nature of the Reformation unlike any other song. Heinrich Heine called it the 'Marseille anthem of the Reformation', Friedrich Engels the 'Marseillaise of the Peasants' Wars'. This disputability is not thought through to the end but rather interrupted: With a jubilant 'birdcall version' of the melody, the finale shows a rather chamber-music-like side of the 'ideals of freedom of Christians'.'/ Répertoire / Orgue

Jubileum Uitgave. Par VAN DE KAMP EVERT. / Date parution : 2023-08-12/ Recueil / Orgue

Third Part of the Clavier Ubung-In 1739 Bach?s Third Part of the Clavier Übung was published on 80 pages closely printed. Ever since then the collection has been regarded as a high point in the history of Organ composition as it offers an impressive cross section of Bach?s artistry.This present volume is an updated edition of Volume 4 Series IV of the New Bach Edition presented by Manfred Tessmer in 1969. A fully revised edition proved unnecessary as there were relatively few corrections affecting the musical text. However the volume now includes a detailed Preface by Christoph Wolff which discusses not only the work?s genesis but also offers an up-to-datedescription of the sources. For the new engraving of the musical text page-turns were reviewed and improved.Bach?s autograph is considered lost and so the main source is the original print of the collection from 1739. In collaboration with the Leipzig Bach Archive and its database Bach Digital this new edition includes links to two important copies of the original print which contain hand-written entries by Bach himself.Any complete scholarly-critical edition of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach must in the interest of its use by researchers and performers incorporate intervening new discoveries wherever possible. With this in mind Bärenreiter has entered an agreement with the Leipzig Bach Archive to reissue particular volumes as applicable either in updated performing editions based on the New Bach Edition or in thoroughly revised editions based on the New Bach Edition - revised. In this way each new performing edition will represent the cutting edge of research.Further hallmarks of this new generation of Urtext editions will be detailed up-to-date Prefaces and newly engraved musical texts with optimum page turns. Each volume will list incipits with links to the relevant manuscripts in Bach Digital thereby enabling the user to gain quick access to the sources.- With altered readings integrated into the musical text taking into account new musicological evidence.- With a new Preface by Christoph Wolff (Ger/Eng) discussing this work and its sources.- Newly engraved and with improved page

BWV 592 to 596-Johann Sebastian Bach is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. His music is revered for its technical command artistic beauty and intellectual depth. However during his lifetime Bach wasbest known throughout Europe as an organist Organ consultant and composer of Organ works. At a young age he established a reputation for his great creativity and ability to integrate foreign styles into his Organ works Bach copied the works of numerous French and Italian composers to gain insights into their compositional languages and later arranged violin concertos by Vivaldi and others for the Organ. Bach was extensivelyengaged later in his life in consulting on Organ projects testing newly built Organs and dedicating Organs in afternoon recitals.Five Concertos includes Concerto in G 'after Ernst' BWV 592 Concerto in A minor 'after Vivaldi' BWV 593 Concerto in C 'after Vivaldi' BWV 594 Concerto in C 'after Ernst' BWV 595 and Concerto in D minor 'after Vivaldi' BWV 596. A must-have collectionfor any organist!

In this collection you will find exactly what the title says - Short and Easy Hymn Preludes - fifty of them in a variety of styles. Each is just two pages long so you don't even have to turn the pages! All the pieces havebeen chosen from previously published Kevin Mayhew collections.

Par DALTON JAMES. The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publication. The presentation is both scholarly and practical; all of the music has been newly edited from the earliest surviving sources according to a systematic editorial method that preserves as many features of the original notation as possible while making it fully accessible to modern players. In every volume, an informative Introduction sets the music in historical context. There are also helpful sections on Ornamentation and Registration, and a Critical Commentary giving detailed information on the sources.   / Instrumental Music / Recueil / Orgue

Nico Muhly’s prelude for his friend the Rev'd James Mustard features slow-moving harmonies with a breathy warmth but it’s through a sparkling crystalline pane of arpeggios. Nico Muhly has an almost incomparable understanding of the capabilities of the Pipe Organ as a musical instrument but also an equally deep understanding of and even affection for its limitations making his Organ pieces extremely unique.

As publishers and musicians ourselves we understand the financial restraints faced by many choir directors. Even if you use just one of the pieces in the set you are paying only the usual price of a single choral piece. If youuse two you're getting double value and if you use three four five or more you're quids in! Music For Organ: Joyful Music - Set 1 includes seven pieces for the Organ: Easter Alleluia (Colin Mawby) Lord of Majesty (Richard Lloyd) Lumen Christe (Noel Rawsthorne) Marche-Sortie (Théodore Dubois) Postludio Festivo (Sigfrid Karg-Elert) Resurrexit! (Andrew Gant) and Toccata fromSuite Gothique (Léon Boëllmann).

This is a really practical sight-readable collection of the choicest French organ music by such composers as batiste Charpentier Couperin Dubois Franck Gigout Guilmant and many others.There are gentle pieces suchas Elevation and Cantiluene Religieuse as well as Preludes Postludes Marches and pieces for The Offertory and Communion. In all a wonderfully diverse collection of 50 excellent compositions representingthis important tradition of organ playing.

Organ pieces to raise the roof-This collection follows the sensational success of the original Ultimate Fun. Its contents are sheer musical satire based on many famous tunes: they never fail to display great humour and panache. A magnificent and funny bookfrom our ever- resourceful house composers. If you want an encore this is where you look!

From Organ Drama In Three Evenings-The first installment of the huge organ trilogy Messis (Harvest) by Danish Composer Rued Landggard. At over two hours in length this one of the most extensive works in the organ repertoire. The fourth movement of this section includes a chorale to be sung by SATB choir.

From Organ Drama In Three Evenings-The third installment of the huge organ trilogy Messis (Harvest) by Danish Composer Rued Landggard. At over two hours in length this one of the most extensive works in the organ repertoire.