SKU: HL.14008939
ISBN 9780853609551. 8.25x11.75x0.178 inches.
The Blue Rose Variations is one of several works in which the composer has drawn on ragtime and blues. The organ work is based on two transformations of the popular piano piece To A Wild Rose (Woodland Sketches, Op.51 No.1) by the American composer, Edward MacDowell (1860-1908). During the course of the Variations, To A Wild Rose appears as a blues and also as a classical rag, often as both together. The sections are Theme: a quiet blues; Variation I: a pedal solo in varied metres based on the blues in fast tempo; Variation II: the first appearance of the rag as a background to the blues as a 2' pedal solo; Variation III: a version of Variation I now involving manuals too; Variation IV: another blues solo against the rag; Variation V: another version of Variation I with the pedal solo almost entirely transferred to the manuals; Variation VI: a final confrontation between the blues and the rag, now much decorated. First performed in New York in April 1986. Duration c.15 mins.
SKU: HL.48180057
UPC: 888680795702. 9.0x12.0x0.075 inches.
Composer and organist, Joseph Bonnet (1884-1944) is considered one of the most major French pipe organ players. It is no surprise, therefore, that his Concert Variations for Organ are very well informed. Following his studies at the Paris Conservatoire, Bonnet took over as concert organist at the institution. Concert Variations for Organ was compiled in 1906, soon after his graduation. The work begins with a helpful index of the organ registrations and performance directions. Concert Variations begins with a virtuosic, cadenza-like theme in E minor. Following this, four variations are heard, all containing contrast in organ sound, tonality and exploited melody and rhythm. For all advanced, aspiring organists, Bonnet's Concert Variations is an essential addition to the repertoire.
SKU: FG.55011-576-7
ISBN 9790550115767.
Lars Karlsson's beautiful variations on the hymn Eja mitt hjarta (a Swedish variation of a German folk song from 1589) were composed in 1976 and dedicated to Jack Mattsson, a Finnish composer and conductor.
SKU: GH.CG-7084
10 korta variationer over kvallspsalmen Sv.Ps. 185 (Medeltida hymn).
SKU: SU.80101409
Radegund Variations (2017) was written for and is dedicated to Hartmut Siebmanns, cantor and organist in Possneck, in the Thuringia region of Germany. This work was inspired by the life of Radegund (ca. 520-587), who was a Thuringian princess (and later Frankish queen) most famous for founding the Abbey of the Holy Cross in Poitiers, France. The piece begins with an original theme: its contemporary view of ancient modality represents looking back from the present time into Radegund's era. The theme is followed by six contrasting variations, inspiration for which are drawn from events in Radegund's life: her marriage and joining the Frankish court (1st variation); her flight from the court (after the murder of her brother) to seek protection from the church (2nd variation); her devotion to the needy (3rd variation); her friendship with the poet Venantius Fortunatus and her commissioning of his sacred poem Vexilla Regis (4th variation); her gifts of healing (5th variation); and the building of the abbey (6th variation). Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 11' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.
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: FG.55011-577-4
ISBN 9790550115774.
Probably of folk song origin, the Swedish hymn Den blomstertid nu kommer was first time published in the 1695 Swedish Hymnal. The Finnish version is traditionally sung in the end of the school year. The rhytmic toccata, followed by the joyful variations and an uplifting fuga by Lars Karlsson is based on this tune which strongly associates with the beginning of summer.
SKU: SU.80101467
Variations on a Theme of Haydn (2017) was written for organist Christoph Hintermuller who asked for a work based on the national anthem of Germany. The anthem's tune was written in 1797 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). (In English-speaking countries, Haydn's tune is sung as the hymn AUSTRIAN HYMN, usually with John Newton's text Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken.) The music consists of five contrasting variations plus a recapitulation of the opening variation. The first variation is broad and festive; the second variation is pastoral in character; the third has a scherzando character; the fourth is marked hypnotic and atmospheric; and the fifth is a quasi-musette. The first variation returns as a finale before a brief coda. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 8' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.
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: HL.49019726
ISBN 9790001187985. 8.25x11.75x0.067 inches. German.
'Valet will ich dir geben - Du arge, falsche Welt' Based on the sacred poem of Valerius Herberger and written in the style of Melchior Teschner's chorale melody, the French composer Naji Hakim (*1955) wrote a moving work for choir and organ. The five chorale variations lead from heavenly joy in the choral parts to a charming setting for solo organ; then Hakim moves on to a setting for a cappella choir and a canon for soprano and alto with organ accompaniment. The expressive work ends with a lively toccata which is complemented by an expressive adagio in the middle.
SKU: M7.DOHR-20093
ISBN 9790202040935.
Die Melodien von Heinrich von Laufenberg (um 1390-um 1458) zu meinen beiden Liedvariationen zum Ende des Kirchenjahres, Ich wollt, dass ich daheime wär und Ich weiß ein lieblich Engelspiel, sind in einer Liederhandschrift von 1430 überliefert. Nach einer Druckausgabe von 1867 wurden die Jahrhunderte alten Liedweisen wieder bekannt. 1960 kam das Lied Ich wollt, dass ich daheime wär ins Evangelische Kirchengesangbuch (EKG). Weitere Beachtung erlangte das Lied aber weder im katholischen noch im evangelischen Gesangbuch. Meine Liedvariationen wollen die Melodien aus der Vergessenheit herausführen. In Gemeindeabenden kann der Text den Anwesenden ausgelegt werden und durch die Orgel-Variationen aufgelockert werden. (Lothar Graap).
SKU: M7.DOHR-20402
ISBN 9790202044025.
Die Variationen über ein eigenes Thema op. 36 zählen zu Edward Elgars bekanntesten Werken. Das Thema entstand im Spätherbst 1898 eher zufällig, als Elgar nur ein bisschen vor sich hin improvisierte. Aus dem Nichts, aus dem aber noch etwas werden kann (Elgar), erwuchsen in nur wenigen Monaten 14 Variationen, die der Komponist in der handschriftlichen Partitur mit dem Vermerk Enigma (Rätsel) versah. Das Rätsel der Variationsbezeichnungen hat Elgar selber durch seine Widmung - Gewidmet meinen Freunden, die darin abgebildet sind - geklärt: es sind die Initialen von Personen aus seinem Freundeskreis, deren verschiedene Charaktere Elgar in einen Variationen nachspürte. Vorliegende Bearbeitung bietet die Enigma-Variationen erstmals als Gesamtzyklus in einer Bearbeitung für Orgel. Die Registrierungshinweise sind dem Geiste der englischen Orgelromantik verpflichtet und orientieren sich an der Registrierungspraxis Elgars bei seinen Originalkompositionen für Orgel. Sie verstehen sich selbstverständlich nur als Anregungen, von denen je nach Orgeltypus, Raum und Disposition abgewichen werden kann. Es ist die Hoffnung des Bearbeiters, dieser großartigen Komposition durch diese Ausgabe eine noch breitere Aufmerksamkeit zu sichern und das Orgelrepertoire um ein Schlüsselwerk der Musikgeschichte zu bereichern. (Otto Depenheuer).
SKU: M7.DOHR-17591
ISBN 9790202035917.
Die Liedvariationen eignen sich für Gemeindeabende, wo als Thema Liedauslegungen stehen. Text und Musik harmonieren abwechselnd. So wird den Besuchern der Text nähergebracht und versweise die Melodie in verschiedenen Variationen vorgeführt. (Lothar Graap).
SKU: HL.48180210
UPC: 888680794859. 9x12 inches.
French organist and composer, Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) is also remembered as a significant pedagogue. However, his prominence within the organ repertoire remains absolute with sublime works, including his Variations on a Noel. Dupré studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor, where he won prizes for piano, organ and fugue, as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He was a famous organ virtuoso and was able to perform the entire works composed for the instrument by J. S. Bach from memory. Dupré's Op. 20, the Variations on a Noel for organ was composed in 1922. It is based on an old Noel (Pastorale) in D minor. The variations displays contrast through tonality, rhythm, timbre and harmony, among other aspects. Dupré's compositions and didactic works remain important to organists today and his Variations on a Noel is no exception.
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