Format : Sheet music
29 Little Preludes Op. 51 (29 Smaa Præludier) for Organ or Harmonium by Carl Nielsen (1929). The present score is a photographic reproduction of the work as it appears in Carl Nielsen Works - Published by the Carl Nielsen Edition The Royal Library Copenhagen - Piano and Organ Works Series II. Vol. 12 Â
SKU: HL.14037526
UPC: 888680073145. 10.5x13.25 inches.
Contents: Piano works: Five Piano Pieces, Op.3; Symphonic Suite, Op.8; Humoresque-Bagatelles, Op.11; Festival Prelude for the New Century; A Dream about “Silent Night”; Chaconne, Op.32; Theme and Variations, Op.40; Suite, Op.45; Three Piano Pieces; Piano Music for Young and Old I, Op.53; Piano Music for Young and Old II, Op.53; Piano Piece. Organ works: 29 Little Preludes, Op.51; Two Preludes; Melody; Commotio, Op.58.
SKU: SU.80101410
Fantasy-Variations on Two Themes (2017) for organ was written for Heinrich Christensen in celebration of his significant 2017 birthday. The musical material for the work comprises two different themes. The first is a short melody by the Danish composer Carl Nielsen (1865-1931). (It was a sketch originally intended for inclusion in, but ultimately left out of, Nielsen's late organ work 29 Little Preludes.) This theme represents Heinrich's native Denmark. The second theme is the American folk-gospel hymn Angel Band. This theme represents Heinrich's adopted American homeland. It serves also as a remembrance of our dear mutual friend Harry Lyn Huff (1952-2016), for whom the tune was a particular favorite. Both these themes are developed freely in a set of alternating fantasy-variations. The opening variation begins with a dramatic pedal solo before quoting both themes. The second variation is a lyric setting based on the Nielsen melody. The third is a jubilant hornpipe on Angel Band. The fourth is an aria on a transformation of the Nielsen melody. The fifth is a gigue-toccata on Angel Band. The sixth is an atmospheric contemplation: lush chords in the manuals move slowly and hint at Angel Band while the Nielsen melody is heard for the first time in its complete original form on a high pedal stop. The seventh and final variation begins with a brief evocation of the harmonies of the late Daniel Pinkham (a mentor to both Heinrich and me) before going on to return dramatically and jubilantly to the opening music, bringing together both themes again in a bold conclusion. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 15' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.
