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Easy Organ Preludes - leichte Orgelpräludien | Es kennt der Herr die Seinen
Easy Organ Preludes - leichte Orgelpräludien | Es kennt der Herr die Seinen
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Organ - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178495 By Markus Dreja. By Michael Haydn. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Reli...
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Organ - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178495 By Markus Dreja. By Michael Haydn. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score. 1 pages. Markus Dreja #778419. Published by Markus Dreja (A0.1178495). Project: Easy organ preludes and intonations to well-known choralesNo. 2 - Es kennt der Herr die Seinen / Es pilgert durch die LandeOrgan-Intonation / Organ-prelude to the famous christian chorale Es kennt der Herr die Seinen.Some time ago I started composing and arranging easy to moderately difficult organ intonations and preludes for well-known chorales and hymns.The project: Easy organ preludes to well-known chorales.These organ arrangements are suitable both as an independent organ piece and as a prelude / prelude to congregational singing.The hymn Es kennt der Herr die Seinen / Es pilgert durch die Lande is the content of many Christian hymn books. It can be found in the new Apostolic hymn book, among other things.----------------Project: Leichte Orgelpräludien- und intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen.Nr. 2 - Es kennt der Herr die Seinen / Es pilgert durch die LandeOrgan-Intonation / Organ-Präludium über den Choral Es kennt der Herr die Seinen / Es pilgert durch die Lande.Vor einiger Zeit habe ich angefangen leichte bis mittelschwere Orgel-Intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen und Hymnen zu komponieren, bzw. arrangieren.Das Projekt: Leichte Orgelpräludien zu bekannten Chorälen.Diese Orgel-Arrangements  sind sowohl als eigenständiges Orgelstück, als auch als Präludium / Vorspiel zum Gemeindegesang  geeignet.Der Choral Es kennt der Herr die Seinen / Es pilgert durch die Lande ist Inhalt vieler christlicher Gesangbücher. Unter anderem im neuapostolischen Gesangbuch zu finden.
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Easy Organ Preludes - leichte Orgelpräludien | Sieh ich breite voll Verlangen
Easy Organ Preludes - leichte Orgelpräludien | Sieh ich breite voll Verlangen
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Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178497 By Markus Dreja. By Karl Kuhlo. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Religio...
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Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178497 By Markus Dreja. By Karl Kuhlo. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score. 1 pages. Markus Dreja #778433. Published by Markus Dreja (A0.1178497). Project: Easy organ preludes and intonations to well-known choralesNo. 4 - Sieh' ich breite voll VerlangenOrgan-Intonation / Organ-prelude to the famous christian chorale Sieh ich breite voll Verlangen.Some time ago I started composing and arranging easy to moderately difficult organ intonations and preludes for well-known chorales and hymns.The project: Easy organ preludes to well-known chorales.These organ arrangements are suitable both as an independent organ piece and as a prelude / prelude to congregational singing.The hymn Sieh ih breite voll Verlangen is the content of many international Christian hymn books. It can be found in the new Apostolic hymn book, among other things.----------------Project: Leichte Orgelpräludien- und intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen.Nr. 4 - Sieh ich breite voll VerlangenOrgan-Intonation / Organ-Präludium über den Choral Sieh ich breite voll Verlangen.Vor einiger Zeit habe ich angefangen leichte bis mittelschwere Orgel-Intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen und Hymnen zu komponieren, bzw. arrangieren.Das Projekt: Leichte Orgelpräludien zu bekannten Chorälen.Diese Orgel-Arrangements  sind sowohl als eigenständiges Orgelstück, als auch als Präludium / Vorspiel zum Gemeindegesang  geeignet.Der Choral Sieh ich breite voll Verlangen ist Inhalt vieler christlicher Gesangbücher. Unter anderem im neuapostolischen Gesangbuch zu finden.
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Easy Organ Preludes - leichte Orgelpräludien | Danket dem Herrn (Thank ye the lord)
Easy Organ Preludes - leichte Orgelpräludien | Danket dem Herrn (Thank ye the lord)
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Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178496 By Markus Dreja. By Karl Friedrich Schulz. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Praise & Wors...
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Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178496 By Markus Dreja. By Karl Friedrich Schulz. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Markus Dreja #778429. Published by Markus Dreja (A0.1178496). Project: Easy organ preludes and intonations to well-known choralesNo. 3 - Thank ye the lordOrgan-Intonation / Organ-prelude to the famous christian chorale Thank ye the lord.Some time ago I started composing and arranging easy to moderately difficult organ intonations and preludes for well-known chorales and hymns.The project: Easy organ preludes to well-known chorales.These organ arrangements are suitable both as an independent organ piece and as a prelude / prelude to congregational singing.The hymn Thank ye the lord is the content of many international Christian hymn books. It can be found in the new Apostolic hymn book, among other things.----------------Project: Leichte Orgelpräludien- und intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen.Nr. 3 - Danket dem HerrnOrgan-Intonation / Organ-Präludium über den Choral Danket dem Herrn.Vor einiger Zeit habe ich angefangen leichte bis mittelschwere Orgel-Intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen und Hymnen zu komponieren, bzw. arrangieren.Das Projekt: Leichte Orgelpräludien zu bekannten Chorälen.Diese Orgel-Arrangements  sind sowohl als eigenständiges Orgelstück, als auch als Präludium / Vorspiel zum Gemeindegesang  geeignet.Der Choral Danket dem Herrn ist Inhalt vieler christlicher Gesangbücher. Unter anderem im neuapostolischen Gesangbuch zu finden.
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Easy Organ Preludes - leichte Orgelpräludien | Stern auf den ich schaue (Star to which i'm looking)
Easy Organ Preludes - leichte Orgelpräludien | Stern auf den ich schaue (Star to which i'm looking)
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Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178494 By Markus Dreja. By Minna Koch. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Religious,Sacred. Score....
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Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178494 By Markus Dreja. By Minna Koch. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Religious,Sacred. Score. 1 pages. Markus Dreja #778397. Published by Markus Dreja (A0.1178494). Project: Easy organ preludes and intonations to well-known choralesNo. 1 - Star, to which i'm lookingOrgan-Intonation / Organ-prelude to the famous christian chorale Star, to whoch i'm looking.Some time ago I started composing and arranging easy to moderately difficult organ intonations and preludes for well-known chorales and hymns.The project: Easy organ preludes to well-known chorales.These organ arrangements are suitable both as an independent organ piece and as a prelude / prelude to congregational singing.The hymn Star, to which i'm looking is the content of many Christian hymn books. It can be found in the evangelical and new Apostolic hymn book, among other things.----------------Project: Leichte Orgelpräludien- und intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen.Nr. 1 - Stern, auf den ich schaueOrgan-Intonation / Organ-Präludium über den Choral Stern auf den ich schaue.Vor einiger Zeit habe ich angefangen leichte bis mittelschwere Orgel-Intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen und Hymnen zu komponieren, bzw. arrangieren.Das Projekt: Leichte Orgelpräludien zu bekannten Chorälen.Diese Orgel-Arrangements  sind sowohl als eigenständiges Orgelstück, als auch als Präludium / Vorspiel zum Gemeindegesang  geeignet.Der Choral Stern auf den ich schaue ist Inhalt vieler christlicher Gesangbücher. Unter anderem im evangelischen und neuapostolischen Gesangbuch zu finden.
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Easy Organ Preludes - Das Gotteshaus ist unsre Lust (The father's house is our delight)
Easy Organ Preludes - Das Gotteshaus ist unsre Lust (The father's house is our delight)
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Easy Organ Preludes - Das Gott
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Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178452 By Markus Dreja. By Unbekannt. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Religiou...
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Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1178452 By Markus Dreja. By Unbekannt. Arranged by Markus Dreja. Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Markus Dreja #778314. Published by Markus Dreja (A0.1178452). Project: Easy organ preludes and intonations to well-known choralesNo. 5 - The father's house is our delightOrgan-Intonation / Organ-prelude to the famous christian chorale The fathers' house is our delight.Some time ago I started composing and arranging easy to moderately difficult organ intonations and preludes for well-known chorales and hymns. The project: Easy organ preludes to well-known chorales. These organ arrangements are suitable both as an independent organ piece and as a prelude / prelude to congregational singing.The hymn Das Gotteshaus ist unsre Lust is the content of many Christian hymn books. It can be found in the New Apostolic hymn book, among other things.----------------Project: Leichte Orgelpräludien- und intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen.Nr. 5 - Das Gotteshaus ist unsre LustVor einiger Zeit habe ich angefangen leichte bis mittelschwere Orgel-Intonationen zu bekannten Chorälen und Hymnen zu komponieren, bzw. arrangieren. Das Projekt: Leichte Orgelpräludien zu bekannten Chorälen. Diese Orgel-Arrangments  sind sowohl als eigenständiges Orgelstück, als auch als Präludium / Vorspiel zum Gemeindegesang  geeignet.Der Choral Das Gotteshaus ist unsre Lust ist Inhalt vieler christlicher Gesangbücher. Unter anderem im neuapostolischen Gesangbuch zu finden.
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Robert Orledge: A Night in the House of Usher for organ, based on themes from Debussy's "La Chute de
Robert Orledge: A Night in the House of Usher for organ, based on themes from Debussy's "La Chute de
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Robert Orledge: A Night in the
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Organ - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.534661 Composed by Claude Debussy/Robert Orledge. 20th Century,Concert,Halloween. Score. 16 pages. Musik Fabri...
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Organ - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.534661 Composed by Claude Debussy/Robert Orledge. 20th Century,Concert,Halloween. Score. 16 pages. Musik Fabrik Music Publishing #5739561. Published by Musik Fabrik Music Publishing (A0.534661). Over the years 1908–16, Debussy had produced a viable scenario for Usher on his third attempt. But when he came to making a complete draft of the music, he seems to have lost interest during Roderick Usher’s long monologue, even though he was setting his own text. As in No-ja-li he jumped to the next passage that interested him, in this case the exciting final melodrama and the collapse of the Usher house itself.In the process of completing the missing half of the score, I discovered that by reusing Debussy’s material for similar psychological situations across the opera, and by metamorphosing existing ideas (as Debussy does with Mélisande’s theme in his opera Pelléas et Mélisande), the only things I really needed to add were linking material and any passages where fast music was required. So the ‘nightmare scherzo’, and Lady Madeline’s escape from her coffin and her final bloody revenge on her brother are all mine, but most of the rest is existing Debussy in changing contexts (in which the Russian technique of ‘changing backgrounds’, both harmonic and textural, proved extremely useful, as it did to Debussy in his Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune). Eventually, both my completed ballet No-ja-li and the House of Usher were successfully premiered in 2006 and the latter soon began to find its way into the established repertoire in Europe and the US. To further support this, I transcribed some of the highlights of Debussy’s score as A Night in the House of Usher for organ, and subsequently piano—with a focus on Scene 2 and the final, horrific and maca-bre melodrama. This climaxes in the double deaths of Roderick Usher and his Sister Madeline, together with the disintegration of the ill-fated House of Usher into the stagnant lake-all beneath a blood-red moon.In this form it was first performed by Ian Buckle in the Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds in 2010.
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