SKU: SU.80101410

Fantasy-Variations on Two Themes (2017) for organ was written for Heinrich Christensen in celebration of his significant 2017 birthday. The musical material for the work comprises two different themes. The first is a short melody by the Danish composer Carl Nielsen (1865-1931). (It was a sketch originally intended for inclusion in, but ultimately left out of, Nielsen's late organ work 29 Little Preludes.) This theme represents Heinrich's native Denmark. The second theme is the American folk-gospel hymn Angel Band. This theme represents Heinrich's adopted American homeland. It serves also as a remembrance of our dear mutual friend Harry Lyn Huff (1952-2016), for whom the tune was a particular favorite. Both these themes are developed freely in a set of alternating fantasy-variations. The opening variation begins with a dramatic pedal solo before quoting both themes. The second variation is a lyric setting based on the Nielsen melody. The third is a jubilant hornpipe on Angel Band. The fourth is an aria on a transformation of the Nielsen melody. The fifth is a gigue-toccata on Angel Band. The sixth is an atmospheric contemplation: lush chords in the manuals move slowly and hint at Angel Band while the Nielsen melody is heard for the first time in its complete original form on a high pedal stop. The seventh and final variation begins with a brief evocation of the harmonies of the late Daniel Pinkham (a mentor to both Heinrich and me) before going on to return dramatically and jubilantly to the opening music, bringing together both themes again in a bold conclusion. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 15' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: SU.80101528

A four-movement work (Ostinato marcato; Bicinium; Aria; Gigue-Finale) suitable for service or recital based on the familiar hymn tune by Georg Neumark usually paired with the English text If You But Trust in God to Guide You).Organ Duration: 11'30 Composed: 2023 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: SU.80101351

This piece is modeled on the North German baroque praeludium (particularly as exemplified by Buxtehude), though re-imagined with Ashdown's contemporary American neo-romantic language. The music is in four sections, played without pause: Jubilaum, Chaconne, Interludium, and Gigue. Instrumentation: Organ. Composed: 2014 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: PL.PPM02164M

A sophisticated sonata, written for either small or large organ, with both tonal and atonal elements. Composed in three movements by Wilfred Josephs, the first is in traditional sonata-allegro form while the third is like a lively gigue; an excellent work for concert.

SKU: GI.G-003060

UPC: 641151030609.

Responding to the pastoral needs of church musicians, Luedecke researched WLP's extensive organ library and edited five volumes of music that are musts for any church organist. Table of Contents:  Solemn Processional, Léon Boëllman Pavane, William Byrd On the Divine Presence, Richard Felciano Passacaille, Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer A Child's Prayer, Noël Goemanne Aria for the Elevation, Guiseppe Paganelli Fuge or Voluntary, William Selby Voluntary, John Stafford Smith Monastic Meditation, A Trappistine Nun Gigue, Dominico Zipoli.

SKU: GI.G-003083

These two regal pieces both feature the organ's trumpet (Tuba in Latin) stop. Donald Stuart Wright's Gigue was written for his son who loved to march around the room to music. The sprightly and engaging tune will have everyone's toes tapping! Dennis Northway's Nuptial Procession will be a great addition to the wedding repertoire, and is also a superbly-crafted piece to add to your Sunday postlude selections.