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Buxtehude: | Praeludium in G Major, BuxWV147 Ach Gott und Herr BuxWV 177 Ich dank dir, lieber Herre (F), BuxWV 194 Bel.5 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, BuxWV220 Praeludium in E Major, BuxWV141 Nun bitten wir den Heilgen Geist, BuxWV209 Fugue in G major, BuxWV175 Magnificat primi toni, BuxWV 204 Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV144 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Praeludium in the Phrygian mode, BuxWV152 Lob Gott, ihr christen, allzugleich BuxWV 202 Herr Christ, der einig Gottes Sohn, BuxWV 192 Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV143 Es spricht der unweisen Mund wohl, BuxWV 187 Jesus Christus, unser Heiland, der den Tod überwand, BuxWV 198 Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ, BuxWV188 Vater unser im Himmelreich, BuxWV219 Praeludium in C major, BuxWV137 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 201 'Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn' Canzonetta in G major, BuxWV171 |
Christopher Herrick’s acclaimed series of Buxtehude’s Complete Organ Works reaches a fifth and final volume. Here he returns to the composer’s (disputed) home country of Denmark, and the organ of Mariager Klosterkirke. Highlights include the magnificent Praeludium in C major, BuxWV137 (known to English-speaking organists as the ‘Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in C’) and the Chorale Fantasia on the Christmas melody ‘Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ’, BuxWV188—among the longest and most elaborate of Buxtehude’s chorale settings. “Outstanding competition and the revisiting of material must in no way prove a barrier to anyone with even a vague interest in Buxtehude's organ music, for this is a simply splendid disc...Above all, of course, is Herrick's immensely enjoyable playing...Big Preludiae are delivered with grace and style, majestic rather than aggressive. All in all a delight to the ears which brings a smile to the face and a lift to the soul.” Gramophone Magazine, April 2013 “even the merest pieces speak volumes about the composer's imagination, virtuosity and originality...Herrick was almost seventy when this recording was made...Yet his fingers, feet and musical intelligence remain as nimble and sure as ever...this set ought to be the primary destination for collectors.” MusicWeb International, January 2013 | 
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| |  | Buxtehude: Organ Works
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV149 Fantasia on 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern', BuxWV223 Praeambulum in F sharp minor, BuxWv 146 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 197 'In dulci jubilo' Praeludium in D major, BuxWV139 Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BuxWV211 Praeludium in C major, BuxWV137 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Praeludium in D Minor, BuxWV140 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 199 'Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott' Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV142 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BuxWV 178 Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV145 Praeludium in A Minor, BuxWV153 Fugue in C major, BuxWV174 Passacaglia in D minor, BuxWV161 Ciacona in E minor, BuxWV160 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Canzonetta in G major, BuxWV171 Magnificat primi toni, BuxWV 203 Det Tag der ist so freudenreich, BuxWV182 Toccata in D minor, BuxWV155 Te Deum Laudamus, BuxWv 218 Toccata in F major, BuxWV156 Nimm von uns, Herr, Du treuer Gott, BuxWV207 |
“this tightly-packed Buxtehudefest celebrates Alain's magisterial crisply-articulated purposefulness and the peerless Schnitger organ of Gronigen's Martinikerk.” BBC Music Magazine, June 2013 **** |
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| |  | Buxtehude - Organ Works 3Opera Omnia VIII
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV149 Auf meinen lieben Gott BuxWV 179 Canzonetta in A major, BuxWV 225 Praeludium in D Minor, BuxWV140 Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort, BuxWV185 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV148 Es spricht der unweisen Mund wohl, BuxWV 187 Fugue in B flat major, BuxWV176 Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV145 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren, BuxWV214 Nun lob, mein Seel, den Herren, BuxWV215 Nun lob mein Seel’ den Herren (G), BuxWV 213 Praeludium in C major, BuxWV137 Herr Jesu Christ, ich weiss gar wohl, BuxWV 193 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 200 'Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott' |
Ton Koopman (The Wilde/Schnitger organ (1599/1682) St. Jacobi Kirche, Lüdingworth, Germany) This is the eighth release in a series of recordings which is presenting the complete works of the highly influential17th century composer Dieterich Buxtehude, and the third volume devoted to his organ works. The cycle is being produced by one of the world’s foremost experts in early music performance, the Dutch keyboard player and musical director Ton Koopman, who as president of the International Dieterich Buxtehude Society is considered to be the leading authority on his music. None of the original instruments played by Buxtehude as organist in Helsingborg, Helsingør, and Lübeck has survived. Therefore, it is in no way possible to obtain information on the quality of sound of the individual organs that might have inspired the composer. The organs used for the present recordings were not Buxtehude’s instruments, but they represent excellent examples of historical instruments from Buxtehude’s time which resemble the typical range of large and medium-sized instruments characteristic of the North German organ landscape. The Schnitger organ of Hamburg’s Jacobi Church of 1689-93 actually represents an instrument that Buxtehude would surely have known, for he travelled frequently to Lübeck’s sister city. He also wanted Arp Schnitger to thoroughly renovate his own organ at St. Mary’s, but he did not succeed with his plans. On the other hand, in 1696-99 Schnitger and his companion Hans Hantelmann built the new large organ for the Lübeck cathedral, an instrument not only tested officially by Buxtehude but probably frequently played by him as well. Five different types of pieces are included among the works collected in this CD, all representing distinct genres of improvisatory styles that make up the broad spectrum of the daily practice of organists in Lutheran Germany, whether designed as functional music for worship services, for presenting them in recitals, or for purposes of compositional study. The five pedaliter preludes in C BuxWV 137, in D BuxWV 140, in F BuxWV 145, in G BuxWV 148, and again in G,BuxWV 149, include some of Buxtehude’s most mature, attractive, and exemplary large-scale compositions. Fugal writing for organ is represented by two examples, the Fuga in B-flat BuxWV 176, written in canzona manner, and the Canzonetta in A BuxWV 225. Both works don’t make use of the organ pedal. Instead they require most demanding fingerwork on the manuals. The Ciacona in C BuxWV 159, one of three independent ostinato compositions, demonstrates how this type of variation setting not only can sustain an entire work, but can also introduce innovative elements. The organ chorales represent two basic types, multi-movement variations and chorale preludes. “The opening of the G minor BuxWV 148 is thrillingly driven, garnished with quicksilver flourishes and capped by an ostinato oozing vitality… Koopman's… colourful registration throughout this performance does Schnitger's awesome instrument proud.” BBC Music Magazine, November 2008 **** “Koopman's programme displays examples of the five distinct genres of improvisatory styles central to the organist's craft in Lutheran Germany: multi-sectional Pedaliter preludes, freer large-scale preludes in the stylus fantasticus, ostinato-based pieces and two types of chorale movements. And where better to present a selection of Buxtehude's broad compositional spectrum than the oft-recorded 1693 Schnitger organ in Hamburg's St Jacobi Church? Koopman's approach remains refreshingly free, radical even, the no-nonsense opening Prelude in G minor setting the tone for that which follows. Ornamentation is tastefully florid and melodic lines are allowed to sing out naturally. Tempo changes seem effortless and Koopman achieves a near-perfect balance of dextral clarity and pace. The warm Hamburg acoustic helps.
Among the many highlights, mention must be made of the Chaconne in C minor. Koopman obviously relishes the piece's innovations (a direct inspiration for JS Bach). In addition, the setting of the chorale Nun lob mein Seel' combined with verses 2 and 3 of BuxWV213 makes a logical set of four variations. The Schnitger's wealth of registers never tire the ear. Its soothing, limpid flutes and sparkling and spitting upperwork are superbly captured by sound engineer Adriaan Verstijnen. He presents a deep sound stage, with plenty of ambience and sense of height, an effect enhanced by the floor-wobbling 32-foot registers.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 “Koopman's approach remain refreshingly free, radical even… Ornamentation is tastefully florid… and melodic lines… are allowed to sing out naturally. Tempo changes… and Koopman achieves a near-perfect balance of dextral clarity and pace.” Gramophone Magazine, January 2009 | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Buxtehude: Complete Organ Works Vol. 4 - 'Sunde und Tod'
Buxtehude: | Praeambulum in F sharp minor, BuxWv 146 Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, BuxWV 178 Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV143 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Praeludium in A Minor, BuxWV153 Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV159 Ach Gott und Herr BuxWV 177 Prelude in G minor BuxWV150 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 201 'Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn' Praeludium in G Major, BuxWV147 Auf meinen lieben Gott BuxWV 179 Canzonetta in E minor, BuxWV169 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, BuxWV221 Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, BuxWV221 Toccata in F major, BuxWV156 Herr Jesu Christ, ich weiss gar wohl, BuxWV 193 Praeludium in F Major, BuxWV144 Cantzon ex Gb, BuxWV173 Canzonetta in C Major, BuxWV 167 Canzonetta in A major, BuxWV 225 Canzonetta in G major, BuxWV172 Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV142 |
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| |  | Buxtehude - Complete Works for Organ Volume 3
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in C major, BuxWV138 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 184 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott' Es spricht der unweisen Mund wohl, BuxWV 187 Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort, BuxWV185 Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BuxWV163 Toccata un G major BuxWv 164 Praeludium in A Major, BuxWV158 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Herr Christ, der einig Gottes Sohn, BuxWV 191 Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BuxWV186 Canzonetta in G major, BuxWV172 Canzonetta in A major, BuxWV 225 Cantzon ex Gb, BuxWV173 Prelude & Fugue in G minor BuxWV150 Chorale Prelude BuxWV 201 'Kommt her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn' Herr Jesu Christ, ich weiss gar wohl, BuxWV 193 Vater unser im Himmelreich, BuxWV219 Toccata in F major, BuxWV156 Herr Christ, der einig Gottes Sohn, BuxWV 192 |
“Faultless registration and tempi; fluidity of rhythm and her ability to make the instrument sing out into the acoustic of the building are becoming hallmarks of this series. These qualities make her playing of the Choral Preludes particularly effective; a perfect balance of the melody against its contrasting accompaniment.” Andrew McGregor, bbc.co.uk, 10th October 2005 “The chorale preludes "sing" with greater clarity, while the often wild freestyle nature of the four Praeludia…here sound more texturally detailed and chromatically varied. Her stirring conclusion to the first Praeludium in G minor is particularly ravishing.” Classics Today | | | (also available to download from $10.50) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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Wolfgang Rübsam (organ of Central Lutheran Church, Eugene, Oregon, by John Brombaugh) | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Buxtehude: Organ Music Vol. 4
Buxtehude: | Praeludium in E Major, BuxWV141 Mensch, willst du leben seliglich, BuxWV 206 Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BuxWV186 Toccata un G major BuxWv 164 Nun lob mein Seel’ den Herren (G), BuxWV 213 Canzona BuxWV 166 Praeludium in A Major, BuxWV158 Herr Jesu Christ, ich weiss gar wohl, BuxWV 193 Es spricht der unweisen Mund wohl, BuxWV 187 Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt BuxWv 183 Toccata in F Major, BuxWV157 Danket dem Herren, (3 var.) BuxWV 181 Prelude and Fugue in G minor, BuxWV163 Ich dank dir, lieber Herre (F), BuxWV 194 Bel.5 Prelude & Fugue in D minor BuxWV140 |
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