Martin Luther. Par SCHNEIDER ENJOTT. On the occasion of the quincentenary of Reformation Day in 2017, the composer Enjott Schneider thoroughly studied Martin Luther the individual and all his contradictions. The result is a brilliant, demanding organ symphony which is perfect for concerts on the subject of Reformation and Martin Luther. The composer describes the five movements of the symphony as follows: '1st movement: Wir glauben all an einen Gott with its quintuplet-like beginning is very Gregorian in style, outlining the range of Lutheran emotionalism between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The irrationality of 'faith' ultimately has priority over any thought and evidence. At the beginning of the movement, sounds of knocking on wood remind of the nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the doors of churches in Wittenberg. The chorale melody sometimes hides with an almost rough medieval saltarello, referring to Luther's robustness and vitality with which he knew to carry away even common people. 2nd movement: In 1530, the electoral prince of Saxony presented to Luther at Coburg Castle the golden signet ring with the 'Luther rose' which became the symbol of his theology of grace. A white heart with black cross is fixed on a five-petalled rose. To him, 'white' is the colour of angels and ghosts, 'black' stands for the pain of crucification: 'The just shall live by faith, but by faith in the Crucified.' But the fact that the rose and the heart are the dominating symbols shows how Catholic Marian piety remained an ingredient of Luther's spirituality throughout his life. In line with the dominant five-petal structure of the rose, this movement was composed, to a large extent, in accordance with the floating, lyrical rhythm in 5/8 time. 3rd movement: The omnipresence of death and dying – from the plague and war to the never-ending dangers of daily life – was an essential part of the world view of that time. Fears ensued that might heighten into the grotesque, e.g. in the pictures of Hieronymus Bosch. The 'Danse macabre' was a popular motif in those years. Luther's chorale 'Mitten wir im Leben sind / mit dem Tod umfangen' from 1524 ('Enchiridion' from Erfurt) is based on the Gregorian chant 'Media vita in morte sumus' created in France around 750 and, with its idea of transience, inspired a simplistic air. 4th movement: The famous confession delivered at the Diet of Worms in 1521, 'I stand here and can say no more. God help me. Amen', are not Luther's words but the version later used as text for a pamphlet. However, it represents quite plainly the straightforwardness and inevitability of his mission. Musically, it was made into a 'perpetuum mobile', i.e. a dogged, ostinato and never-ending musical air. 5th movement: The 'Mighty Fortress', on the other hand, is one of the great symbols of Martin Luther which, with its shining C major key, embodies the Protestant ideology and willful nature of the Reformation unlike any other song. Heinrich Heine called it the 'Marseille anthem of the Reformation', Friedrich Engels the 'Marseillaise of the Peasants' Wars'. This disputability is not thought through to the end but rather interrupted: With a jubilant 'birdcall version' of the melody, the finale shows a rather chamber-music-like side of the 'ideals of freedom of Christians'.'/ Répertoire / Orgue

35 gospel favorites for Organ: 'Amazing Grace' 'Blessed Assurance' 'Higher Ground' 'I Love to Tell the Story' 'In the Garden' 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee' 'Nearer My God to Thee' 'The Old Rugged Cross' 'Precious Memories' 'Rock of Ages' 'Shall We Gather at the River?' 'Sweet By and By' 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus' 'Whispering Hope' 'Wonderful Peace ' and many more.

Manuals Only-The Occasional Organist's Survival Kit offers a series of volumes each of which features a range of essential organ repertoire arranged for manuals only and in some cases slightly simplified yet maintaining the integral strength and effectiveness of the music. Ideal for the confirmed pianist called upon to act as organist!Grade: 5

Bach: Complete Organ Works Vol. 6 Clavierübung III / Schübler-Choräle / Canonische Veränderungen über 'Vom Himmel hoch' - ed. by Werner Breig Bach Organ Works Printed During the Composer's Lifetime Volume 6 contains the chorale-related organ works that Bach personally had printed: the Dritte Theil der Clavier Übung was published (for organists) in 1739; the Sechs Choräle von verschiedener Art (Schübler-Choräle) and the Canonische Veränderungen were released in separate editions most likely in 1747/48. None of these collections had from the start the appearance which the composer considered as valid in the end. For this reason, Werner Breig focuses in particular on questions of origin in his introduction. Fundamental findings on the genesis of the Clavier Übung III were made only after the publication of the work in the Neue Bach-Ausgabe. The basically unproblematic state of the sources means that this volume contains no CD-ROM with supplementary materials. It was, however, considered editorially necessary to print the Canonische Veränderungen BWV 769 in three versions: as a facsimile of the original print, in a practical arrangement, and in the autograph version (BWV 769a). Table des matières 1 Praeludium pro Organo pleno BWV 552/1 2 Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit BWV 669 3 Christe, aller Welt Trost BWV 670 4 Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist BWV 671 5 Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit BWV 672 6 Christe, aller Welt Trost BWV 673 7 Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist BWV 674 8 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr BWV 675 9 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr BWV 676 10 Fughetta super Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr BWV 677 11 Dies sind die heilgen zehen Gebot BWV 678 12 Fughetta super Dies sind die heiligen zehen Gebot BWV 679 13 Wir gläuben all an einen Gott BWV 680 14 Fughetta super Wir gläuben all an einen Gott BWV 681 15 Vater unser im Himmelreich BWV 682 16 Vater unser im Himmelreich BWV 683 17 Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam BWV 684 18 Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam BWV 685 19 Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir BWV 686 20 Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir BWV 687 21 Jesus Christus, unser Heiland BWV 688 22 Fuga super Jesus Christus, unser Heiland BWV 689 23 Duetto I BWV 802 24 Duetto II BWV 803 25 Duetto III BWV 804 26 Duetto IV BWV 805 27 Fuga pro Organo pleno BWV 552/2 28 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme BWV 645 (Choräle von verschiedener Art / ?Schübler-Choräle?, Nr. 1) 29 Wo soll ich fliehen hin oder Auf meinen lieben Gott BWV 646 (Choräle von verschiedener Art / ?Schübler-Choräle?, Nr. 2) 30 Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten BWV 647 (Choräle von verschiedener Art / ?Schübler-Choräle?, Nr. 3) 31 Meine Seele erhebt den Herren BWV 648 (Choräle von verschiedener Art / ?Schübler-Choräle?, Nr. 4) 32 Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 649 (Choräle von verschiedener Art / ?Schübler-Choräle?, Nr. 5) 33 Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter BWV 650 (Choräle von verschiedener Art / ?Schübler-Choräle?, Nr. 6) 34 Einige canonische Veränderungen über ?Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her? BWV 769 (Faksimile des Originaldrucks / Fassung des Originaldrucks in spielpraktischer Einrichtung / Fassung des Autographs BWV 769a)

Cradle Song-Vuggesang / Cradle Song for Organ solo by Peter Bruun (2016). The piece is based on Martin Luther's hymn 'Vom Himmel Hoch'. Dedicated to Vibeke Vanggaard. 'Peter Bruun's cradle song Vuggesang is an inventive and refreshingly unconventional set of variations on 'Vom Himmel Hoch'. There are some fascinating textures here and the whole thing is a far cry from a dutiful neo-classical perusal of stock partita motifs - the crystalline final variation which disappears into nothing in the final bars is especially striking. Numerous rhythmic complexities throughout the score will need thought but the piece will reward thediligent.' - Stephen Farr Choir & Organ Magazine 'Organ music makes up only a small part of Danish composer Peter Bruun’s (b. 1968) varied output. Nonetheless  Vuggesang (‘Cradle Song’) from 2016 is idiomatically and sympathetically written for the organ: a series of five variations on Luther’s hymn Vom Himmel hoch that affords variety of texture colour and mood. A clear head is needed to negotiate some of the rhythmic complexities but this is a fine work for the Christmas season that will reward performer and listener.' - Sunday by Sunday  

SÄMTLICHE ORGELWERKE, BAND 10. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The now-published volumes 9 and 10 have presented a special challenge, for particularly in the field of the chorale arrangements the transmissions are more complex than in any other group of works. This ties in with the crucial question of Bach?s authorship, which has been the subject of much controversy in the past. There were heated discussions about it even just prior to our edition, and editors and publisher are aware that the present selection is a thoroughly debatable snapshot. More on this in the volumes? text sections. The so called ?Neumeister-Choräle? are incorporated in the group of the separately transmitted chorale settings in alphabetical order, because thecompilation of the pieces does not follow any collection idea of Bach (such as, for example, his larger late collections). The indication ?Neumeister-Sammlung? should facilitate the attribution. Those works requiring further research, besides of some versions, are presented online, since their profile reveals less evidence of the true author. / Date parution : 2021-11-25/ Recueil / Orgue

Par JOHANNSEN KAY. 'The Great Wall? developed out of an improvisation, a homage to the Great Wall of China. Two motifs dominate in the work, which requires a three-manual organ: a two-measure ostinato in the pedal, and an oriental-sounding melody found on the manuals, in the basic shape and in the variations. The music leads seamlessly from an atmospheric picture into a rhythmically-driven crescendo, is interrupted by a 'storm? fantasy before ending, after a second upsurge, in a radiant fortissimo. The dynamics and articulation are given very precisely in the score. The registration markings relate to the four-manual Mühleisen organ in the Stiftskirche Stuttgart, and are intended as a guide for performance. This thrilling work, which recalls Ravel's 'Bolero? at certain moments, communicates directly with a wide range of audiences./ Répertoire / Orgue

Complete Organ Works Volume 4 (Urtext edition)-Louis Vierne (1870 1937) raised the Organ symphony to its stylistic zenith. One of his pupils Marcel Dupré was the teacher of Thierry Escaich the co-editor of this complete edition.Vierne?s Symphony No.4 is one of the most important works in the Organ repertoire. Until now it was thought to have originated during the three months of summer 1914. However the editor has discovered a letter from Vierne dated 23 June 1914 that disproves any connection with events of war. As a result the work has been chronologically reclassified leading to its fresh assessment and interpretation see the detailed Foreword inthis new edition for further information.The registration of this seminal work in the Organ literature is in parts reminiscent of César Franck?s Chorale in B minor. In general terms Franck?s influence was already singled out by reviewers of the first performance.Detailed trilingual preface (Fr/Eng/Ger) with a full account of the work?s genesis and notes on performance practice.Comprehensive Critical Commentary (Fr/Eng/Ger)New source materialMany illustrations and facsimile pages

The Occasional Organist S-The Occasional Organist's Survival Kit offers a series of volumes each of which features a range of essential organ repertoire arranged for manuals only and in some cases slightly simplified yet maintaining the integral strength and effectiveness of the music. Ideal for the confirmed pianist called upon to act as organist!Grade: 5

The Occasional Organist's Survival Kit offers a series of volumes each of which features a range of essential organ repertoire arranged for manuals only and in some cases slightly simplified yet maintaining the integral strength and effectiveness of the music. Ideal for the confirmed pianist called upon to act as organist!Grade: 5

Manuals Only-The Occasional Organist's Survival Kit offers a series of volumes each of which features a range of essential organ repertoire arranged for manuals only and in some cases slightly simplified yet maintaining the integral strength and effectiveness of the music. Ideal for the confirmed pianist called upon to act as organist! Grades 4-7

Orgelbüchlein - mit CD-ROM-Breitkopf Urtext edition of Johann Sebastian Bach's Complete Organ Works. Music text faithful to the sources and reflecting the current status of Bach research. Developed for musical practice through the cooperation of scholars and performers. Contains all of Bach's Keyboard works that require an independent pedal manual. Contains all authentic early versions and fragmentarily transmitted or dubious works that can be attributed to Bach with a fair amount of certainty. Features comprehensive introductions extensive source descriptions and text-critical notes. Featuressupplementary material illustrated synoptically on CD-ROM (in printable quality) Brochure in large format (32 x 25 cm) and compact music engraving clear easy to read with convenient page turns. With repertoire works musicians often have the choice between editions conceived for practical music-making and others that are more scholarly in concept. This also applies to the Organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach which are available today in various editions. Among them is that of Heinz Lohmann which Breitkopf & H?rtel began publishing in 1967 and whose concept strove for an amalgamation of practice and Urtext. Current Urtext status historically informed edited with performers in mind:More than 40 years later the demands made on a new Urtext edition of Bach's Organ works are as stringent as ever before. Next to the results of scholarly research on Bach and the sources aspects of a historically informed performance practice are increasingly claiming our attention today. Also important for study teaching and concert performance are in addition to the above-mentioned demands such external criteria as format paper convenient page turns and an easily legible layout that helps the user quickly grasp the musical context. The new edition beginning in 2010 also contains all Keyboard works with pedal and the 'dubious works' that are hardly dubious anymore.This edition of Johann Sebastian Bach's Organ works wants to do justice to these demands. Next to the core contents of

Präludien und Fugen II - mit CD-ROM-Breitkopf Urtext edition of Johann Sebastian Bach's Complete Organ Works. Music text faithful to the sources and reflecting the current status of Bach research. Developed for musical practice through the cooperation of scholars and performers. Contains all of Bach's Keyboard works that require an independent pedal manual. Contains all authentic early versions and fragmentarily transmitted or dubious works that can be attributed to Bach with a fair amount of certainty. Features comprehensive introductions extensive source descriptions and text-critical notes. Featuressupplementary material illustrated synoptically on CD-ROM (in printable quality) Brochure in large format (32 x 25 cm) and compact music engraving clear easy to read with convenient page turns. With repertoire works musicians often have the choice between editions conceived for practical music-making and others that are more scholarly in concept. This also applies to the Organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach which are available today in various editions. Among them is that of Heinz Lohmann which Breitkopf & H?rtel began publishing in 1967 and whose concept strove for an amalgamation of practice and Urtext. Current Urtext status historically informed edited with performers in mind:More than 40 years later the demands made on a new Urtext edition of Bach's Organ works are as stringent as ever before. Next to the results of scholarly research on Bach and the sources aspects of a historically informed performance practice are increasingly claiming our attention today. Also important for study teaching and concert performance are in addition to the above-mentioned demands such external criteria as format paper convenient page turns and an easily legible layout that helps the user quickly grasp the musical context. The new edition beginning in 2010 also contains all Keyboard works with pedal and the 'dubious works' that are hardly dubious anymore.This edition of Johann Sebastian Bach's Organ works wants to do justice to these demands. Next to the core contents of

Hommage À Frescobaldi by Jean Langlais is a set of eight pieces for Organ. Dedicated to his professor Marcel Dupré these pieces require the use of pedals and could be practised by upper-intermediate / advanced players. The pieces are: 1. Prélude au Kyrie 2. Offertoire 3. Elevation 4. Communion 5. Fantaisie 6. Antienne 7. Thème et variations 8. Épilogue While all the pieces include keyboard and pedals the epilogue is a pedal solo. Girolamo Frescobaldi was an Italian composer of the Renaissance and Baroque period who was also appointedSt Peter’s main organist. His work was some of the most influential music of the 17th century. Jean Langlais was a French composer who contributed prolifically to the Organ repertoire.

Suite Brève is an exciting and majestic suite in four parts for Organ. Composed by Jean Langlais a French composer who contributed prolifically to the Organ repertoire these pieces require the use of pedals and could be practised by upper intermediate / advanced players. The sections are: 1. Grands Jeux – 3’30 2. Cantilène – 6’00 3. Plainte – 5’05 4. Dialogue sur les mixtures 3’20