The Homage to Handel for Organ was composed ‘as an expression of thanks for having been elected as an honorary member of the Royal College of Organists in 1914. Karg-Elert responded to the honour with this work calling on inspiration from a composer ‘whom both England and German claim as their own’ at the time of the commencement of hostilities between the two nations. Sigfrid Karg-Elert was a German composer active in the early twentieth century whose broad output is eclipsed almost entirely by his works for harmonium and Organ instruments for which he was a gifted and prolific composer. His Organ works include the highly regarded Sixty-six Choral Improvisations andTwenty Choral Preludes and Postludes among others. Many of his works are active in Organ repertoire.

The complete edition of Bunk's organ music comes to an end with the publication of volume VI which contains organ works of a primarily liturgical nature. The quality of the music can be compared with compositions by Max Reger and Sigfrid Karg-Elert.This Urtext edition, prepared by the composer's grandson, is the result of a thorough study of the sources based on the latest findings of musical scholarship. Each volume includes a detailed foreword, a Critical Commentary, and many facsimiles and illustrations.Inserted in the volume is a CD which shows a facsimile reproduction of the first edition of Gerard Bunk's Liebe zur Orgel. This reference book by the late Romantic composer, which was highly regarded by none less than Albert Schweitzer and which affords valuable insights into the art of organ building and organ playing in Germany during the first half of the 20th century, has hence been made available again to interested organists and church musicians.- First complete Urtext edition of Bunk's organ works- Edited by the composer's grandson- Detailed foreword and Critical Commentary for each volume (Ger/Eng)- Many facsimiles and illustrationsContents'Wilhelmus van Nassouwe en Choral? 'Nun danket alle Gott?'Kleine Fantasie über C.H.D.B.? for organ or pianoChorale prelude 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme? (trio for 2 manuals and pedals)37 short chorale improvisations for liturgical use / Orgue

Par ROLLIN S.. Beginning and intermediate organists can sample a wide variety of composers and styles with this excellent collection. Ranging from Palestrina's 16th-century Ricercare to latter-day works such as Sigfrid Karg-Elert's Improvisation on 'Nearer, My God, to Thee, ' it spans more than four centuries of music. Selected from authoritative sources by musicologist and organist Rollin Smith, this compilation features such famous works as J. S. Bach's Pastorale, BWV 590; Couperin's Chaconne in F; and Handel's Concerto No. 13, 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale. ' Other well-known selections include compositions by Brahms, Gounod, Haydn, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Vierne, andWidor. Dover Original. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Orgue

This volume, edited by Andreas Rockstroh, completes the organ music series for key times and occasions during the church year. As a collection of relatively easy 19th century works, it presents a rich assortment of compositions and arrangements for worship and concerts and is entirely oriented towards the actual practice of church music, addressing both part- and full-time organists.- Preface and biographical notes on composers (German/English)- Wide variety of both chorale-based and non-chorale based organ music from the 19th and early 20th centuries- High practical relevance - A treasure trove of inspiration that belongs on every organ stand! / Orgue