Music based on the Lord’s Prayer J.S. Bach (1685-1750) -- Chorale Preludes on “Vater unser im Himmelreich” BWV 636, 737, 682, 683 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) -- Sonata in d, Op. 65, No.6 The organ works of Bach can be broadly divided into two groups. First, there is a large assortment of pieces of all kinds … Continue reading “Our Father”
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BACH
Concerto in a minor BWV 593 [after a concerto for two violins by Antonio Vivaldi] (Allegro) – Adagio – Allegro Bach arranged a number of concerti by other composers for the organ. Why? Possibly to learn about the style. Possibly to experiment with various textures and forms for the organ. Maybe because he simply wanted … Continue reading BACH
“De Profundis”
“De Profundis” -- Music based on Psalm 130 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) -- Chorale Preludes on “Aus tiefer Noth schrei’ ich zu dir” BWV 686, 687 Herbert Howells (1892-1983) -- Psalm Prelude, Set II, No.1Ü Gustav Merkel (1827-1885) -- Sonata in e, Op.137 Psalm 130 is one of the so-called “Seven Penitential Psalms” associated with penitential … Continue reading “De Profundis”
Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Fantasia and Toccata Op. 57 A Song of Peace Op. 113, No. 4 -- Irene Thompson, soprano Hymn Op. 113, No. 4b “Pray that Jerusalem” -- the Choir of St. Paul’s Church Lento (Six Short Preludes and Postludes) Op. 105, No. 3 Allegro (Six Short Preludes and Postludes) Op. 105, No. 6 At school, our … Continue reading Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
Mendelssohn at 200
Sonata in A major, Op. 65, No. 3 -- Con moto maestoso, Andante tranquillo Prelude and Fugue in G major, Op. 37, No.2 Sonata in f minor, Op. 65, No. 1 --Allegro moderato e serioso, Adagio, Andante. Recitativo, Allegro assai vivace A lot of “serious” musicians dislike Mendelssohn. (They also dislike Tchaikovsky, even though he … Continue reading Mendelssohn at 200
Peter John Orme 