Gustav Merkel (1827-1885) was a prolific composer whose opus numbers reached 183. The Six Preludes Op.23 are typical of Merkel's style and have elegant melodic lines combined with graceful contrapuntal technique. They are miniatures which well represent 19th century German organ music. These short pieces arranged by Bryan Hesford are especially useful as voluntaries.

Orgue / Die Ausgabe enthält festliche, stille oder meditative Orgelkompositionen, vor allem aber beliebte, für Orgel bearbeitete Vokal- und Instrumentalwerke Vorwort / Popular Organ music for weddings in easy arrangements for organ with and without pedalboard

Contemporary English composer and Organist Arthur Wills was Director of Music at Ely Cathedral when he composed this pair of works. He is a prolific composer who has toured extensively as a recitalist made many broadcast appearances and has recorded widely as a soloist and with the Ely Choir

Il s'agit d'une ressource vraiment utile pour les organistes de la paroisse qui trouvent eux-mêmes qui ont besoin de plus de musique à la fin d'un hymne à introduire une procession ou autre action à une conclusion. Chaque pièce découle naturellement les airs hymne sur lequel il repose. / Orgue