North-German organ music from the classical and romantical time |
| CV 18.026/00 | | | | For the first time a completely self-contained organ repertoire is presented which originated in the churches of northern Germany after 1780 – and yet which was concerned specifically with the north German traditions of the 17th century. At the center of this tradition was Arp Schnitger (1648–1719), a figure symbolic of north German organ building: his organs have long been regarded as ideal for the playing the music of Bach and Buxtehude; but whoever played these organs in around 1800 could be purposefully inspired to compose. The result sounded differently than one is accustomed to from Schnitger organs; inspite of this, the music is linked inseparably to them – here the long term effect of Schnitger can be grasped. Thus, in three volumes a many-facetted, “more recent” organ music from northwestern middle Europe is now accessible. A fascinating element is the rich chromaticism which was concerned more with unusual color effects than with purposeful modulation and in this respect maintained the old harmonic tensions and their unexpected resolutions (“durezze e ligature”). This led to a stunning enrichment of the repertoire: post-baroque, north-German organ music. Since the early 20th century many north-German organs have been influenced by the north-German sound ideal, this music is generally useful: in clear levels of difficulty, practical for liturgical or concert use. | | | State: for sale | | ISMN: M-007-09315-0 | | genres: Organ music based on hymns, Free organ music | | | | Editor: Konrad Küster |
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