SKU: HL.49046723

UPC: 842819115625.

These variations are based on the choral Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele. Variation I, Maestoso, presents a solemn, canonic statement of the theme enveloped by dense, closely-knit harmonies. Variation II, Allegro, is clothed in polyphonic lines reminiscentof Bach's Orgelbuchlein chorales. Variation III, Vivace, is a playful bicinium with the cantus firmus featured in the soprano line, as the bass bounces along in a staccato duet. Variation IV, Adagio, displays rich chromatic harmonies which form a lush backdrop for the pedal solo. Variation V, Vivace, features the chorale in detached left hand notes while the right hand and pedal provide a playful accompaniment. In Variation VI, Andante, the melody vacillates between minor and major keys as syncopated left hand chords and pizzicato bass accompany the cantilena. In the concluding Variation VII, Presto, the left hand proclaims the theme in block chords as the right hand provides an exuberant garland of sixteenth notes while the pedal provides rhythmic drive with tympanic accents.

SKU: SU.80400570

Solo OrganDuration: 7:00 Commissioned by: David and Cindy VogelsDedication: For the American Guild of OrganistsPremiered by: The American Guild of Organists' 2008 Organ SpectacularCopyright 2008 Published by: Paulus Publications (SP506).

SKU: PL.0618

* based on the chant, this work begins simply with flutes and mutations in duet * detailed registrations, appropriate for small or large instruments, as well as manual indications make the execution of this work very direct * registration indications and harmonic colors increase as the piece gradually builds * final section with octave chords and strong pedal foundation carries the piece to a dynamic climax * tempo slows by increments in the final measures, leading to the final modal cadence * a passionate instrumental expression of the text: printing the text of this hymn in a program or bulletin

Musically, this is a rather interesting piece with harmonic language that is more advanced than one might normally use in services, but here one can allways follow the hymn tune. The registration is highly colorful, using at 16' Quintaton played an octave higher, or substituting an 8' and 2 2/3'. As in the chorale preludes mentioned earlier, this work, too, creates a continuing crescendo to the end. Harmonically, this work makes use of some interesting ideas-mirroring short sections of the hymn tune as a motivic device, short canonic imitation, etc. Technically, it is fairly easy reading until about halfway, when close attention must be paid to accidentals. The last page will require some working of fingering in the right hand to maintain the legato sense of the phrase. - The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians March 2006.

SKU: SU.80101408

Sonatina No. 4 (2017) for organ is dedicated to German organists Andreas Willscher (Hamburg), Hartmut Siebmanns (Possneck), and Philip Hartmann (Ulm). The titles of the three movements reflect these German cities. The first movement is a bright, festive march. The second movement is an atmospheric aria. A wide-ranging lyric melody unfolds over an ostinato accompaniment. In the third movement, the opening triple meter fanfare gesture is developed throughout alongside a march-like descending figure, referring back to the first movement. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 11' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: PE.EP67560

ISBN 9790300741710.

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SKU: SU.80101506

Overture to Uncle Vanya (2022) is an overture to an imaginary opera based on the play of the same name (publ. 1898) by the Russian playwright Anton Chekhov (1860-1904). The music is not directly programmatic but rather, in the typical manner of an overture, ruminates in a compact form on moods, themes, scenes, and characters from the play itself. Actual opera overtures have historically had their own life as independent concert pieces, and thus the attempt here is to present an atmospheric picture, even without an opera or play following it.Organ Duration: 9' Composed: 2022 Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: SU.80101197

This piece is a short and sprightly work which will prove useful as a service postlude or offertory. Tonally it roves through a variety of key centers. 8 pages Published by: Zimbel Press.

SKU: PL.8704

...At a stroke this refreshed my jaded palate for organ music, after a long and fruitless period of truffle-hunting. I wanted to go on playing it over and over again (a rare feeling nowadays) and that only partly in order to get it right... juicy, neo-Vierne harmonies and exciting figuration, a truly beautiful clarinet melody with ravishing accompaniment in the quiet, slower middle section and a powerful final cadential passage. Every bar bespeaks superlative craftmanship, refined taste and not a little inspiration, while using entirely conventional and traditional means and without sacrifice of freshness or dignified popular appeal. There's not a lot of it about....--from review by Michael Bell (inOrganists' Review).

SKU: SU.80400610

Solo Organ Duration: 50:00 Commissioned by: Created for the AGO Convention 2008 Book Compilation including:Meditations on the SpiritThree TemperamentsTriptychPremiered: At The AGO Convention 2008Copyright 2008 Published by: Paulus Publications (SP513).

SKU: SU.80101128

This work is a set of three creative preludes on well-known hymn tunes. The first is a neo-Baroque setting of Crimond; the second, a dramatic and pictorial setting of Herzlich tut mich verlangen; and the third, a bright and sparkling setting of Wie schoen leuchtet der Morgenstern.
Published by: Zimbel Press.