Martin Luther. Par SCHNEIDER ENJOTT. On the occasion of the quincentenary of Reformation Day in 2017, the composer Enjott Schneider thoroughly studied Martin Luther the individual and all his contradictions. The result is a brilliant, demanding organ symphony which is perfect for concerts on the subject of Reformation and Martin Luther. The composer describes the five movements of the symphony as follows: '1st movement: Wir glauben all an einen Gott with its quintuplet-like beginning is very Gregorian in style, outlining the range of Lutheran emotionalism between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The irrationality of 'faith' ultimately has priority over any thought and evidence. At the beginning of the movement, sounds of knocking on wood remind of the nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the doors of churches in Wittenberg. The chorale melody sometimes hides with an almost rough medieval saltarello, referring to Luther's robustness and vitality with which he knew to carry away even common people. 2nd movement: In 1530, the electoral prince of Saxony presented to Luther at Coburg Castle the golden signet ring with the 'Luther rose' which became the symbol of his theology of grace. A white heart with black cross is fixed on a five-petalled rose. To him, 'white' is the colour of angels and ghosts, 'black' stands for the pain of crucification: 'The just shall live by faith, but by faith in the Crucified.' But the fact that the rose and the heart are the dominating symbols shows how Catholic Marian piety remained an ingredient of Luther's spirituality throughout his life. In line with the dominant five-petal structure of the rose, this movement was composed, to a large extent, in accordance with the floating, lyrical rhythm in 5/8 time. 3rd movement: The omnipresence of death and dying – from the plague and war to the never-ending dangers of daily life – was an essential part of the world view of that time. Fears ensued that might heighten into the grotesque, e.g. in the pictures of Hieronymus Bosch. The 'Danse macabre' was a popular motif in those years. Luther's chorale 'Mitten wir im Leben sind / mit dem Tod umfangen' from 1524 ('Enchiridion' from Erfurt) is based on the Gregorian chant 'Media vita in morte sumus' created in France around 750 and, with its idea of transience, inspired a simplistic air. 4th movement: The famous confession delivered at the Diet of Worms in 1521, 'I stand here and can say no more. God help me. Amen', are not Luther's words but the version later used as text for a pamphlet. However, it represents quite plainly the straightforwardness and inevitability of his mission. Musically, it was made into a 'perpetuum mobile', i.e. a dogged, ostinato and never-ending musical air. 5th movement: The 'Mighty Fortress', on the other hand, is one of the great symbols of Martin Luther which, with its shining C major key, embodies the Protestant ideology and willful nature of the Reformation unlike any other song. Heinrich Heine called it the 'Marseille anthem of the Reformation', Friedrich Engels the 'Marseillaise of the Peasants' Wars'. This disputability is not thought through to the end but rather interrupted: With a jubilant 'birdcall version' of the melody, the finale shows a rather chamber-music-like side of the 'ideals of freedom of Christians'.'/ Répertoire / Orgue

This volume devised by Martin Weyer contains organ music of easy to medium technical difficulty for use at communion. The broad range of styles encompasses Johann Sebastian Bach and early Classical works through to the late Romantic period.

The album contains original compositions and first publications as well as arrangements for organ and twelve pieces for communion in settings by Johann Sebastian Bach with melodies and texts appropriate to communion. Some of the pieces can also be performed with solo instruments (in C, Bb or F). Corresponding instrumental parts are included with the score.

- Organ music of easy to medium technical difficulty for use at communion
- Broad range of styles
- Includes first publications
- Original compositions and arrangements for organ, some which can be performed with solo instruments. / [Musique pour Communion] / Célébrations / Partition /

Mit dem Beginn der Editionsreihe Meister der Norddeutschen Orgelschule wurde das Ziel gesetzt, den kompositorischen Ertrag einer rund anderthalb Jahrhunderte währenden Entwicklung der norddeutschen Orgelmusik (1600-1750) in ihren wesentlichen Erscheinungsformen möglichst vollständig editorisch aufzubereiten und der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich zu machen. Die Ausgabe der Görlitzer Tabulatur von Samuel Scheidt bildet nun als 36. Band den Abschluss dieser Bemühungen. Das Tabulatur-Buch, das 1650 erstmals im Druck erschien, sollte Organisten ein Repertoire an vierstimmigen Begleitsätzen zu über 100 Titeln an die Hand geben, die sie bei Gottesdiensten oder zu Hause, auf der Orgel oder anderen, häuslichen Tasteninstrumenten spielen und singen konnten. / Orgue

The importance of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562?1621) to the clavier music of the baroque era can hardly be overestimated. This scholarly performance edition by Siegbert Rampe is the first to present all of his keyboard works while distinguishing between?works of certain authenticity?, ?works of uncertain authenticity? and ?works of doubtful authenticity.?

The seven volumes of this edition, with commentary in German and English, stand at the cutting edge of musical scholarship. Volumes III.1 and III.2 contain, for the first time, all the chorale settings attributed to Sweelinck or handed down under his name.

Volume III.1 presents ten additional chorale and psalm settings and many facsimiles.

A detailed preface covers the sources, the music, the choice of instruments, and questions related to performance practice.


- Definitive complete Urtext edition in seven volumes
- Based on the latest findings of scholarship
- Detailed prefaces and critical report (German and English) as well as list of sources in each volume
- Notes on ornamentation


?All eight volumes inclu de commentaries in German and English and reflect the latest scholarly research. Highly recommended.?
(The American Organist August 2010)

?Anyone interested in scrutinizing the musical text, scouring for alternative versions, and thoroughly examining the sources should buy Rampe?s edition.?
(Musik und Kirche)

?? Bärenreiter?s offering will provi de you with an authoritative treasury of Sweelinck?s work.?
(Church Music Quarterly, 3-2007)

??a must for even serious organ student .?
(The Organ no. 336 ? May?June 2006) / Classique / Partition / Broché /

Par PACHELBEL JOHANN. (Chorale Preludes, Part 2 (Nr. 1-31)) By Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706), edited by Karl Matthaei, Wolfgang Stockmeier (1931-). Organ solo book for organ. 94 pages. Published by Baerenreiter-Ausgaben (German import). (BA. BA287) ISBN M006401284. With organ notation and introductory text. Baroque. 12x9. 5 inches. Contents:Der Christliche Glaube - Wir Glauben All An Einen GottVom Gebet - Vater Unser Im HimmelreichVon Der Heiligen Taufe - Christ, Unser Herr, Zum Jordan KamEin Betlied Zu Christo - Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu ChristEin Betlied Zu Christo - Allein Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ IIVon Der Busse - Ach Herr, Mich Armen SunderVon Der Busse - Ach Herr, Mich Armen Sunder IIVon DerRechtfertigung - Durch Adams Fall Ist Ganz VerderbtVom Heiligen Abendmahl - Jesus Christus, Unser Heiland, Der Von UnsVom Heiligen Abendmahl - Der Herr Ist Mein Getreuer HirtLob - Und Danklied - Nun Lob, Mein Seel, Den HerrenVom Christlichen Leben Und Wandel - Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu ChristVom Hauslichen Stande - Wo Gott Zum Haus Nicht Gibt Sein GunstVom Hauslichen Stande - Wo Gott Zum Haus Nicht Gibt Sein Gunst IIEin Tischlied - Nun Lasst Uns Gott Dem HerrenVom Kreuz Und Leiden - Was Mein Gott Will, Das G'Scheh AllzeitEin Troslied - In Dich Hab Ich Gehoffet, HerrZur Zeit Der Verfolgung - Mag Ich Ungluck Nicht WiderstahnIn Allgemeiner Landesnot - Wenn Wir In Hochsten Noten SeinIn Allgemeiner Landesnot - Wenn Wir In Hochsten Noten Sein IIIn Allgemeiner Landesnot - An Wasserflussen BabylonIn Allgemeiner Landesnot - Gott Vater, Der Du Deine SonnIn Allgemeiner Landesnot - Ach Wie Elend Ist Unsre ZeitWider Aller Welt Sorge - Warum Betrubst Du Dich, Mein HerzWider Aller Welt Sorge - Warum Betrubst Du Dich, Mein Herz IIVom Worte Gottes Und Der Christlichen Kirche - Ach Gott, Vom Himmel Sieh DareinVom Worte Gottes Und Der Christlichen Kirche - Es Spricht Der Unweisen Mund WohlVom Worte Gottes Und Der Christlichen Kirche - Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser GottVom Worte Gottes Und Der Christlichen Kirche - Es Woll Uns Gott Genadig SeinVom Worte Gottes Und Der Christlichen Kirche - Es Woll Uns Gott Genadig Sein IIVom Worte Gottes Und Der Christlichen Kirche - Wo Gott Der Herr Nicht Bei Uns HaltVom Worte Gottes Und Der Christlichen Kirche - Wie Schon Leuchtet Der MorgensternTod Und/ Répertoire / Orgue

Johann Jacob Froberger, who lived from 1617 to 1667, developed a style of composition representing a synthesis of Italian, French and English influences, thereby setting new standards at that time. Only Jan Peterszoon Sweelinck can match Froberger in terms of significance for 17th century keyboard music.The text to each volume of the complete edition of Froberger's organ and keyboard music is published in German and English comprising a critical commentary as well as a detailed foreword explaining the scope and subdivision of the edition and the editorial techniques. Also, information on performance practice, on instruments of the time and on ornamentation is included, as well as details on Froberger's biography.Volume V.2, like the previously published volume V.1, contains the musical text from an anonymous 17th century copy which was returned to the Berlin Singakademie from Kiev in 2001. It is divided into works of definitive authenticity, new readings and two appendices containing works of doubtful authenticity and spurious arrangements.- Definitive complete Urtext edition- At the cutting edge of scholarship- Detailed explanatory notes / Orgue Ou Piano

While organ music of the 19th century was not highly regarded in Germany a few years ago [with the exception of a few outstanding works], our understanding of it has grown during recent years. In other countries 19th century organ music has retained its place in the repertoire to a far greater extent. This three-volume collection presents playable organ works of high quality for both liturgical and concert use. Most of the pieces have not yet been available in new editions [at the time of publication], and are made accessible to a wider public for the first time. The first two volumes contain pieces which were composed in, or introduced to, the German-speaking area of Europe between1800 and 1900; some of them point back stylistically to the 18th century. The focus of the third volume is on works by French, British, and American composers. There are also organ pieces from Bohemia, Belgium, Denmark, and even Brazil./ Répertoire / Orgue

While organ music of the 19th century was not highly regarded in Germany a few years ago [with the exception of a few outstanding works], our understanding of it has grown during recent years. In other countries 19th century organ music has retained its place in the repertoire to a far greater extent. This three-volume collection presents playable organ works of high quality for both liturgical and concert use. Most of the pieces have not yet been available in new editions [at the time of publication], and are made accessible to a wider public for the first time. The first two volumes contain pieces which were composed in, or introduced to, the German-speaking area of Europe between1800 and 1900; some of them point back stylistically to the 18th century. The focus of the third volume is on works by French, British, and American composers. There are also organ pieces from Bohemia, Belgium, Denmark, and even Brazil./ Répertoire / Orgue

Par GUILLOU JEAN. As its title indcates, this is a miniature symphony, its structure compacted as much as possible. The classical form is respected, dwon to the smallest details, so that the various development sections lead to a recapitulation of the two themes and to a more asservative conclusion. Throughout the work the style is extremely sparse and straightforward. The nostalgia expressed by the theme of the second movement leads us towards effects of perspective that modify the light thrown on the melody, at first distand and soon more insistent, more dominant, before dying away in the gentle mist. The third movement is somewhat facetious and sly. Despite its brilliantly luminous progress, the ending is nostalgic, whimsical and, once more, humorous./ Répertoire / Orgue

Par GRAY ALAN. The four organ sonatas of Alan Gray (1855-1935) stand as one of the largest contributions to the sonata repertoire by an English composer. Published around 1890, they also mark an advancement in the repertoire of potential concert works. Gray had not studied abroad and his sonatas demonstrate a compelling emergence of a distinctly English style of organ sonata after almost half a century of continental influence. All four sonatas show a strong command of not only writing for the instrument but also the art of registration. Gray?s indications are clear, logical, and practical. He writes for a symphonic organ of at least three manuals but many of the pieces could be played on an instrument of only two manuals. The use of contrasting manual colours between phrases and the incorporation of solo stops is notable for conveying Gray?s views on interpretation and his strong understanding of the instrument. / Date parution : 2022-05-31/ Recueil / Orgue