Author: PJO

THE CENTENARY OF JEHAN ALAIN (1911-1940)

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Variations sur un thème de Clément Jannequin (Trois Pièces, No.1) [1937] Choral Dorien (Deux Chorals, No.1) [1935] Le Jardin suspendu (Trois Pièces, No.2) [1934] Choral Phrygien (Deux Chorals, No.2) [1935] Litanies (Trois Pièces, No.3) [1937] Jehan Alain was without doubt one of the most original voices of the 20th century in the world of organ … Continue reading THE CENTENARY OF JEHAN ALAIN (1911-1940)

“From Heaven on High”

~ PJO

“Vom Himmel hoch” Canonic Variations “Vom Himmel hoch da komm’ ich her” BWV 769 – J. S. Bach (1685-1750) “La Nativité” (No.2 of “Trois Poèmes Evangéliques” – Jean Langlais (1907-1991) Prelude on ‘Greensleeves’ (‘What child is this’) – Richard Purvis (1913-1994) Chorale Prelude “Vom Himmel hoch da komm’ ich her” – Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) The … Continue reading “From Heaven on High”

“MUSIC FOR THE EVENING”

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Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901) -- Abendfriede (Evening Joy), Op.156, No.10 Richard Wagner (1813-1883) -- Träume (Dream), Wesendonck Lieder, No.5 Edward Elgar (1857-1934) -- Vesper Voluntaries, Op.14 Introduction. Adagio I Andante – II Allegro – III Andantino – IV Allegretto piacevole Intermezzo V Poco lento – VI Moderato – VII Allegretto pensoso – VIII Poco allegro Coda. … Continue reading “MUSIC FOR THE EVENING”

J.S. BACH (1685-1750)

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The “Schübler” Chorale Preludes BWV 645-650 Wachet auf! Ruft uns die Stimme (Wake! The watchman calls) Wo soll ich fliehen hin (Whither should I flee?) Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (If thou but suffer God to guide thee) Meine Seele erhebt den Herren (My soul doth magnify the Lord) Ach bleib bei uns, … Continue reading J.S. BACH (1685-1750)

“The Twenty-Third Psalm”

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Meditation on “Brother James’s Air” – Harold Darke (1888-1976) Pastorale, Op.26 – Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911) Seven Sketches on Verses from the Psalms – Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)   1. Pastorale (Psalm 23:1) 2.  Préambule (Psalm 23:2)  Pastorale, Op.156, No.8 – Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901) Psalm Prelude, Set I, No.3 – Herbert Howells (1892-1983) Psalm 23 is probably one … Continue reading “The Twenty-Third Psalm”