An organWORX Concert hosted by fellow Organist Jenny Vincent Programme Concerto in C major BWV 595 The ‘Schübler’ Chorale Preludes BWV 645-650 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Wake up, a voice is calling) Wo soll lich fliehen hin (Whither should I flee) Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (He who allows … Continue reading Organ Recital: Music of J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
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César Franck (1822-1890)
Prélude, Fugue et Variation - M30, Pastorale - M31, Choral No. 3 in A minor - M40 Incomplete opus numbers for Franck’s organ works have given way to “M” designations which may lead one to think that one is negotiating the English motorway system. Well, Bach’s works have the BWV (Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis) catalogue, and Franck’s works … Continue reading César Franck (1822-1890)
Early German Masters
Dietrich Buxtehude (c.1637-1707) - Praeludium, Fuge & Ciacona in C major, Chorale Prelude “Vater unser im Himmelreich” Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) - Toccata in e minor, Chorale Prelude “Vater unser im Himmelreich”, Ricercare in C major Johann Jakob Froberger (1616-1667) - Canzona in F major Johannes Speth (1664-c.1720) - Toccata in D minor Welcome to the … Continue reading Early German Masters
“Our Father”
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”
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