SKU: M7.DOHR-20147
ISBN 9790202041475.
Dies e Orgelsonate - nach der Sonata Lembranca und einer frühen Sonate (1981) - ist keine kompositorische Abarbeitung der fünf Strophen des Chorals 'Schönster Herr Jesu' und in diesem Sinn auch keine Variationsreihe. Ihre Konzeption ist ein Spiegelbild christlichen Lebens und setzt sich im Anschluss des Chorals mit verschiedenen Stationen und Konfliktfeldern christlichen Lebens auseinander, die alles andere als geradlinig verlaufen. (Bernd Genz).
SKU: HL.14004138
ISBN 9780711980372.
For Tenor solo, SATB choir, string orchestra and organ. Vocal score in a new edition prepared by Christopher Brown. Includes a keyboard reduction of the orchestral score. Chorus Part available: CH55375.
SKU: MN.80-407
UPC: 688670804076. English.
Matthew Koraus has crafted a sturdy and very singable set of acclamations for the Eucharistic Prayer based on the hymn tune Diademata, ideal for the long season of Easter as well as Christ the King and other festive times. His adaptation of Elvey's hymn tune includes unexpected touches such as passing tones, rhythmic variations, and inventive harmonies, enabling the acclamations to remain fresh over time. Holy, Holy, Holy, all 3 Memorial Acclamations, and Amen are arranged for Assembly, Choir (in unison or with Descant), and Organ, with optional Two Trumpets or Brass Quartet.
SKU: MN.60-5021
UPC: 688670650215. English.
A festive concertato for All Saints, Pentecost, and general use, this begins with a lengthy introduction (options for a shorter intro are specified). Using the tune WIE SCHON LEUCHTET, the composer has fashioned an upbeat setting of this hymn for congregation, soprano descant, SATB choir, and organ. The use of brass quartet and timpani is optional. Stanza one is in unison, stanza two is a choral variation for SATB choir, accompanied. There is an interlude which draws from the introduction, and stanza four is unison with descant.
SKU: HL.48184603
UPC: 888680853938. 9.0x12.0x0.463 inches.
“As one of the most famous contributors to classical music ever to have lived, Johann Sebastian Bach's (1685-1750) catalogue is extensive. Moreover, being an organist himself, his Organ works are significant and remain ever-popular to this day. When French organist, Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) compiled the series of Bach's Complete Organ Works, it was well-received, and to this day remains popular with all organists. The tenth volume includes a favoured selection of Bach's works, including Three Chorales, and Three Partitas and Canonic Variations. In addition, Dupré's annotations in Complete Organ Works comprise fingerings, rules on technique and instructions on ornamentation, amongst other aspects. This compilation of J. S. Bach's most loved compositions for the Organ cannot be missed by aspiring performers of the instrument.â€.
SKU: HL.49046723
UPC: 842819115625.
These variations are based on the choral Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele. Variation I, Maestoso, presents a solemn, canonic statement of the theme enveloped by dense, closely-knit harmonies. Variation II, Allegro, is clothed in polyphonic lines reminiscentof Bach's Orgelbuchlein chorales. Variation III, Vivace, is a playful bicinium with the cantus firmus featured in the soprano line, as the bass bounces along in a staccato duet. Variation IV, Adagio, displays rich chromatic harmonies which form a lush backdrop for the pedal solo. Variation V, Vivace, features the chorale in detached left hand notes while the right hand and pedal provide a playful accompaniment. In Variation VI, Andante, the melody vacillates between minor and major keys as syncopated left hand chords and pizzicato bass accompany the cantilena. In the concluding Variation VII, Presto, the left hand proclaims the theme in block chords as the right hand provides an exuberant garland of sixteenth notes while the pedal provides rhythmic drive with tympanic accents.
SKU: HL.49019726
ISBN 9790001187985. 8.25x11.75x0.067 inches. German.
'Valet will ich dir geben - Du arge, falsche Welt' Based on the sacred poem of Valerius Herberger and written in the style of Melchior Teschner's chorale melody, the French composer Naji Hakim (*1955) wrote a moving work for choir and organ. The five chorale variations lead from heavenly joy in the choral parts to a charming setting for solo organ; then Hakim moves on to a setting for a cappella choir and a canon for soprano and alto with organ accompaniment. The expressive work ends with a lively toccata which is complemented by an expressive adagio in the middle.
SKU: HL.49017956
ISBN 9790001158404. UPC: 841886013698. 12.0x8.75x0.187 inches.
The composer and organist Paul Siefert, baptized in Gdansk on 28 June 1586 and died there on 6 May 1666, belongs to the 'North German organ school'. Thanks to a grant of the town council of Gdansk, Siefert spent the years from 1607 until probably late 1610 studying in Amsterdam where he got important ideas and suggestions as a pupil of Sweelinck. After his return he became deputy organist in Gdansk. From 1611 to 1616 he worked as an organist first at the church in the old town of Konigsberg, then at the Warsaw court orchestra. On 23 September 1623 he was appointed organist at the Marienkirche of Gdansk in succession to Michael Weyda where he worked until the end of his life. This edition of his organ works contains 13 fantasias, two chorale preludes and a motet as well as a detailed description of the work in the preface and in the critical report.
SKU: HL.49017070
ISBN 9790001149433. UPC: 841886009639. 9.0x12.0x0.105 inches.
The overall oeuvre of Johanna Senfter only includes three free organ works: 'Fantasie und Fuge' Op. 30a (in: Female Composers, ED 9741), the present variations 'Morgenglanz der Ewigkeit' Op. 66 and an organ piece in D minor without opus number. Together with the three cycles of chorale preludes Op. 30b, Op. 70 (Schott ED 9603) and Op. 73, the instrument of the organ occupies a rather small part in her oeuvre. That puts the obvious point of view, namely to see the composer of such a 'choral fantasia' mainly as a student of Reger, into perspective. It is, on the contrary, worth to get to know this major work as a facet of the long life of an artist whose major works still wait to be rediscovered.