SKU: MN.10-495
UPC: 688670104954.
Noël, the French word for “Christmasâ€, has been used to identify a genre of organ works for the Christmas Season since the time of the French Baroque Period. Noëls (carols and shepherd songs) provided organists with the opportunity to improvise variations on recognizable tunes in and out of worship during the Christmas Season. This collection provides a critical and practical edition of selected works.
SKU: CA.5600300
ISBN 9790007188047.
The organ is the instrument on which the young Giacomo Puccini began his career as a musician. Through the rediscovery of a considerable number of hand-written pieces, which he composed after 1870 as part of his duties as organist in the churches of Lucca, several primary sources are now available. These give an insight into the beginnings of his musical activities which have only been known about from anecdotes from his first biographers until now. Puccini's organ repertoire includes works which were typical for liturgical organ music at that time: sonatas for the main sections of the mass, versets which were substituted for Gregorian chant, marches, which were played after the mass (exceptionally even waltzes), and even a pastorale for Christmas time. This music was written with the sound of instruments made in Tuscany in mind. These have just one manual, a 8 foot Principale register and a small pedalboard always coupled to the manual. In addition there were several solo stops divided into bass and soprano.Puccini contributed with originality to the renewal of Italian organ practice, which began in his day to discard its operatic style in favor of a style more suited to the liturgy.
SKU: CA.1808200
ISBN 9790007164003.
This volume presents 64 Pastorale compositions for organ (harpsichord/pianoforte) of the 18th century from Germany, Bohemia, Austria and South Tyrol. Charming melodies shaped by natural notes, bordoun basses, a lyrical-cheerful or sensitive tone - these are some of the common characteristics of the works in this collection. Several of them are connected to the custom of the Kindlwiegen or cradle song. Those in search of new discoveries will also find a number of first editions here. Almost all of the pieces can be played manualiter and range from easy to moderate level of difficulty. Together, both Pastorale volumes display an impressive kaleidoscope of the different national characteristics of the pastorale and offer a rich repertoire for organists, not only at Christmas time.
SKU: CA.1820200
ISBN 9790007141714.
The first volume of our new series with music to the hymnal Gotteslob assembles 30 pieces for Advent and Christmas, previously unknown pieces between baroque and present times, particularly convenient for liturgical use. About a third of the pieces was composed specifically for this edition. Most of the songs are suitable for ecumenical use.
SKU: AU.9781506487335
ISBN 9781506487335. 9x12 inches.
This exciting collection by David Evan Thomas features seven familiar tunes expressed in historical dance genres, along with three original pieces that include a sicilienne and minuet. Highlights include a light and quick Passepied on People Look East, a gentle Pastorale on On Christmas Night, and a lively Tarantella on Oh, Sing to God Above. Be sure to check out the original Sicilienne, an example of the composer's best writing.
SKU: LO.70-2433S
ISBN 9780787778217.
This volume’s title is also the name of the centerpiece triptych in this collection of thrilling works by Angela Kraft Cross. The other pieces include a fantasy inspired by archangels, a Christmas fantasy on “Adeste fideles,†an elegiac “fanfare,†and a piece inspired by the vision of healing waters. Kraft Cross’s pieces are becoming frequent recital selections, and the ones in this volume likewise offer possibilities for concerts or as special service voluntaries.
SKU: LO.70-2315L
ISBN 9780787773007.
This valuable collection contains many ready-to-go preludes, offertories, and interludes and postludes that are intended for occasions when preparation time is short or nonexistent. Following a general volume (70/2170L), this collection covers the fall/autumn and winter months, taking us from Labor Day through Christmas.
SKU: LO.70-2475L
ISBN 9780787789466.
This collection comprises ten diverse and easy organ works, each rooted in a hymn commonly sung in worship services around the American holiday of Thanksgiving. These pieces vary in mood, style, and length, making them perfect choices for preludes, offertories, and postludes. And since thereâ??s no reason to confine our thankfulness to one time of year, all are naturally suitable for general settings as well.
SKU: FG.55011-448-7
ISBN 9790550114487.
Uuno Klami (1900-1961) was born in Virolahti and studied in Helsinki, Paris and Vienna. While living in the capital city Helsinki, he always spent his summers in the original homestead in Virolahti. Klami is most known for his colourful orchestral works, but works for piano frame the different times of the composer's life nicely. The piano works are so joyous that transcribing from for organ is firmly based. Surumarssi (Trauermarsch) Op. 8 was composed when Klami was 16 years old, most likely in memory of his late mother. Pastoral A-flat major was composed in December 1919; I find it contains the feeling of Christmas. Barcarole Op. 5 is a French-influenced work. I often find myself thinking of a boat bobbing on waves, while I play this work. I believe these organ transcriptions bring many joyful moments in concerts as well as in other congregational use. And not only that: they can be used as pedagogic material as well.
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