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Ralph Looij
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2021
The idea of this channel: providing recordings, combined with the scores. The focus is mainly on composers or pieces that are not well known or completely unknown. I use mostly Virtual Pipe Organ software to make recordings (Hauptwerk or Sweelinq). This is software that uses audio samples of existing pipe organs.
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Bach - Sarabande (French Suite 5, BWV 816), organ transcription - Poblet, Hauptwerk
It's always nice to try parts of Bach's French Suites (BWV 812-817) on organ, like this Sarabande from the 5th French Suite. Get the score for free: buymeacoffee.com/ralphlooij/e/365864
You can go different directions in how to play this on the organ. It is a trio, which works well (in my opinion) on two manuals and pedals. Of course it's perfectly possible to play it directly from the editions with two staves (like the original manuscript). If you are too lazy for that, I arranged it into an edition specifically for organ with three staves. There is more than one manuscript of the French Suites, with some differences, for example, in ornamentation. I based this arrangement on manuscript D-Bsa SA 4274.
Sample set by OrganArt Media:
www.organartmedia.com/en/2012-metzler-organ-op-651
You can go different directions in how to play this on the organ. It is a trio, which works well (in my opinion) on two manuals and pedals. Of course it's perfectly possible to play it directly from the editions with two staves (like the original manuscript). If you are too lazy for that, I arranged it into an edition specifically for organ with three staves. There is more than one manuscript of the French Suites, with some differences, for example, in ornamentation. I based this arrangement on manuscript D-Bsa SA 4274.
Sample set by OrganArt Media:
www.organartmedia.com/en/2012-metzler-organ-op-651
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Alberti - O lux beata Trinitas (3 Verses) - Stellwagen organ, Stralsund, Hauptwerk
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Johann Friedrich Alberti (1642-1710) was a German baroque composer and organist. Alberti was born in Tönning, Schleswig. He received his musical training in Leipzig from Werner Fabricius and in Dresden from Vincenzo Albrici. Then he worked as an organist in Merseburg cathedral until his departure in 1698 caused by the paralysis of his right hand because of a stroke. His pupil Georg Friedrich Ka...
Schneider - Praeludium & Fuge G-Dur / G Major - Bätz Organ, Lutherse, Den Haag, Hauptwerk
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Johann Schneider (1702 - 1788) was a German organist, violinist and composer. Around 1720 he became a keyboard pupil of J.S. Bach. Besides keyboard with Bach, he studied violin with Johann Gottlieb Graun. In 1729 Schneider became organist of the Nicolaikirche in Leipzig. He remained in this position for the rest of his career. Schneider enjoyed a reputation as a truly great organist. A contempo...
Carson Cooman - Passacaglia semplice (2014) - Weigle organ, Nagold, Hauptwerk
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A beautiful passacaglia by Carson Cooman. I used the Gedackt 8' of the Rückpositiv. I recommend turning up the volume ajust a bit, so you can hear the delicate lower notes. Speaking of breathing pipes... I added some dB to the audio output level due to the softness of this stop. In the small adagio part at the end I used the Flöte d'amor 8' of the Schwellwerk. Passacaglia semplice (2014) was wr...
Chorale Prelude "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern" - Stralsund, Hauptwerk
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An interesting chorale prelude on the Epiphany hymn 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern' by an anonymous composer. Get the score for free: buymeacoffee.com/ralphlooij/e/361605 Harmonically it's not the most exciting piece. However, it I think it sounds nice on an organ model like Stralsund, especially with the difference in distance between Rückpositif and Oberwerk. The dynamic markings (f and ...
Knecht - Chorale Prelude "Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele" - Bätz organ, Den Haag, Hauptwerk
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A while back I dived into some old manuscripts to find some (mostly) unknown organ pieces. I found this piece in Knecht's Orgelschule and edited it into a more readable score. Knecht was known as a great admirer of Bach, that's clearly audible in this chorale prelude. Knecht doesn't call it Choralvorspiele but Choralbeispiele, so it's meant as a chorale example. Get the score for free: buymeaco...
Bach - Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein, BWV 755 - Schnitger Organ, Noordbroek, Hauptwerk
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Having played BWV 734 (Bach's other setting on Nun freut euch, lieben Christen gmein) several times, it's nice to try another less famous version: BWV 755. Also a chorale trio, more tranquilo, but there is still a lot happening. I played the cantus firmus in the pedal, using a 4' reed. Sample set by Sonus Paradisi: www.sonusparadisi.cz/en/organs/netherlands/noordbroek-organ.html If you like thi...
A Toy (from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book) - Kirchner Organ, Kiedrich, Hauptwerk
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A small fun piece from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Although not meant for organ, I enjoy playing pieces from the FVB on organ. Especially on an old organ like the Kirchner Organ of Kiedrich, one of the oldest organ of Germany. Using the two 4' flutes of the Hauptwerk and Positiv, echoing eachother. If you like this video, make sure to subscribe to this channel. You can support my channel her...
Bach - Trio G-Dur, BWV 149 (Cantata transcription) - Metzler organ, Poblet, Hauptwerk
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Peter Baekgaard transcribed the sixth part (a duet for tenor and alto) of Cantata No. 149 'Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg' into a beautiful organ trio. His remarks about the transcription: "The number of voices has been reduced, and where the fagotto voice has been used, it has been notated an octave higher. Some 4ths have been changed to two 8ths for complementary rythmic reasons. Apart from ...
Ahle - Vater unser im Himmelreich - Trost Organ, Waltershausen, Hauptwerk
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Johann Rudolph Ahle was a German composer, organist and theorist. Much of Ahle's compositional output consists of sacred choral and vocal works, instrumental music and organ music. He is best known for his Neu-gepflanzte Thüringische Lust-Garten, a collection of motets and sacred concertos. At first sight I thought this piece was meant for one manual. But after trying different things I decided...
Scheidemann - Praeludium e-moll / E minor - Organs of Stralsund & Pinerolo, Hauptwerk
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When finishing my recording of prelude by Scheidemann on the sample set of Stralsund, I suddenly remembered I recorded this piece before, a few months back, but on the Pinerolo organ model. Listening back, the difference in interpretation is quite big, besides that the organs and rooms are different too. I have my preference, but judge for yourself: 00:00 version 1 (Stralsund) 02:10 version 2 (...
Babou - Fantasie des Trompettes (1709) - Klais Organ, Braunschweig, Hauptwerk
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Thomas Babou was a composer and organist who lived and worked in Liège. Unfortunately we know very little about him. He was organist at the Collégiale Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste de Liège, at least from 1687 until 1726. Thanks to his son Jean-François-Pascal Babou many pieces of father Thomas survived. Babou's music contains French and Italian influences. For the occasion I didn't use a typical Fr...
Trenner - Variations on 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern' - Metzler organ, Poblet, Hauptwerk
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A fine set of variations on the Lutheran Epiphany hymn 'Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern' / 'How brightly shines the morning star'. It's a fine opportunity to show different colours and sides of the model of the Metzler organ of Poblet. The composer gave the option in the score to play with or without repeats of the second hymn part. So I followed the hymn text and omitted these repeats. And ...
Ferrari - Pastorale sopra 'Das alte Jahr vergangen ist' - Stellwagen organ, Stralsund, Hauptwerk
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This time of year most organists play Bach's beautiful chorale prelude on the hymn 'Das alte Jahr vergangen ist' BWV 614. Time for something else, an interesting contemporary setting with roots in early music. “Pastorale sopra Das alte Jahr vergangen ist” (2016) celebrates the start of a new year by evoking the “zampognari,” street musicians of central Italy. Appearing as a pair, one has a bagp...
Balbastre - Noël II 'Joseph est bien marié' - Dreifaltigkeits Organ, Ottobeuren, Hauptwerk
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Claude Balbastre (1724-1799) was a French composer, organist and harpsichordist. He was one of the most famous musicians of his time. Claude Balbastre was born in Dijon in 1724. Balbastre settled in Paris in 1750 and studied there with Pierre Février, whom he succeeded as organist of the Saint Roch church. Rameau helped and protected Balbastre when he settled in the city, so he was quickly intr...
Bach & his Pupils - Bätz Organ, Lutherse Kerk, Den Haag, Hauptwerk
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Bach & his Pupils - Bätz Organ, Lutherse Kerk, Den Haag, Hauptwerk
Sietze de Vries - Trio: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her - Stellwagen organ, Stralsund, Hauptwerk
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Sietze de Vries - Trio: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her - Stellwagen organ, Stralsund, Hauptwerk
Buxtehude - Puer natus in Bethlehem, BuxWV 217 - Kögler organ, Nitra, Hauptwerk
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Buxtehude - Puer natus in Bethlehem, BuxWV 217 - Kögler organ, Nitra, Hauptwerk
Homilius - Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ - Kam organ, Dordrecht, Sweelinq
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Homilius - Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ - Kam organ, Dordrecht, Sweelinq
Buxtehude - Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BuxWV 182 - Stellwagen organ, Stralsund, Hauptwerk
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Buxtehude - Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich, BuxWV 182 - Stellwagen organ, Stralsund, Hauptwerk
Steenwick - Heiligh, saligh Bethlehem - Ahrend organ, Oude Kerk Amsterdam, Sweelinq
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Steenwick - Heiligh, saligh Bethlehem - Ahrend organ, Oude Kerk Amsterdam, Sweelinq
Bach - Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 648 (Schübler Choral 4) - Sonnenorgel, Goerlitz, Hauptwerk
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Bach - Meine Seele erhebt den Herren, BWV 648 (Schübler Choral 4) - Sonnenorgel, Goerlitz, Hauptwerk
Nun komm der Heiden Heiland - Lüneburger Orgeltabulatur - Stellwagen organ, Stralsund, Hauptwerk
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Nun komm der Heiden Heiland - Lüneburger Orgeltabulatur - Stellwagen organ, Stralsund, Hauptwerk
Alberti - Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ - Metzler organ, Poblet, Hauptwerk
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Alberti - Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ - Metzler organ, Poblet, Hauptwerk
Sietze de Vries - Variations 'In dulci jubilo - Van Vulpen organ, Rotterdam, Hauptwerk
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Sietze de Vries - Variations 'In dulci jubilo - Van Vulpen organ, Rotterdam, Hauptwerk
Pachelbel - Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her - Klais organ, Braunschweig, Hauptwerk
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Pachelbel - Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her - Klais organ, Braunschweig, Hauptwerk
Bach - Fughetta 'Nun komm der Heiden Heiland' BWV 699 - Dreifaltigkeits Organ, Ottobeuren, Hauptwerk
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Bach - Fughetta 'Nun komm der Heiden Heiland' BWV 699 - Dreifaltigkeits Organ, Ottobeuren, Hauptwerk
C.P.E. Bach - Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten - Van Vulpen organ, Rotterdam, Hauptwerk
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C.P.E. Bach - Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten - Van Vulpen organ, Rotterdam, Hauptwerk
Carson Cooman - Tambourin (2015) - Klais organ, Braunschweig, Hauptwerk
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Carson Cooman - Tambourin (2015) - Klais organ, Braunschweig, Hauptwerk
Hans van Nieuwkoop - Partita Psalm 61 - Hinsz Organ, Bovenkerk Kampen, Sweelinq
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Hans van Nieuwkoop - Partita Psalm 61 - Hinsz Organ, Bovenkerk Kampen, Sweelinq
I find the minimalist sound really very impressive.
The sounds from Stralsund are always breathtakingly beautiful. You can hardly get enough of them.
This is a really great and effectful composition. Well played anyway.
It really sounds completely organic as an organ trio. Very good work, Ralph.
Molto suggestiva e mistica all'organo 🙏💛
Lovely!! This Sarabande is my favorite piano piece. I've never heard the organ version before, but it has a different charm from the piano. Thank you for sharing the free score.
Very beautiful and masterfully played, thank you! 🙂
Reminds me a bit of the Cameron Carpenter Concert 'All you need is Bach'. But anyways, very beautifully played!❤
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Merci du partage !!!
Oh, what a beautiful transcription, registration and performance, great!
What a delicate performance. Fantastic!
Sublime music - a beautiful sound and a gorgeous performance, Ralph: bravo!
Another gem you have found Ralph, and what a nice clear performance, an inspiration. Will work on this as soon as I get back to base!
Thanks! Enjoy playing it!
Very similar to bwv 532 and bwv 538
true
Very fine contrapuntal music. Well played!
Thanks, Markus!
BWV532 und die Dorische lassen grüssen.... very close to BWV532 or the Dorian toccata. Nice.
Exactly, a true student ;)
Wonderful settings of this solemn hymn for Holy Trinity!❤
True, nice inspiration by stile antico
Lovely! What temperament is this organ?
Thanks! Quarter-comma meantone
Very nice Ralph! The version from Buxtehude is on my todo list…
You mean BuxWV 216? That's only a fragment, which isn't finished unfortunately. But if you can finish it in Buxtehude style... ;)
@ some organists end things with “cha cha cha”. I can try that. 🤣
It must have been terrible for such a great organist to have his hand paralyzed. I don't even want to imagine it and I have to say that we can all thank God if we can be healthy. This organ music is beautiful, your very special way of interpreting it makes it something very special. Best regards, dear Ralph!
Thanks!
Prachtig
Dank!
Wonderful!!!
Thanks!
Beautiful. The timbre alone is aural porn. Composition-wise, just the right amount of articulation, no excess notes IMO, will be looking for more Cooman for sure
Sure, look for more!
Bravo! A fine piece and a most enjoyable interpretation, thank you!
Thanks!
Nice playing, Ralph! This Praeludium & Fuge is very nice music. You can hear the galant period coming.I recorded this piece on my first CD in 1995 (Reil-organ, Immanuelkerk, Ermelo,NL).
That’s fantastic!! Thanks for sharing and recording.
Thanks!
Nice piece and playing!
Thanks!
Very solid prelude and fugue. Schneiders music deserves more attention!❤
True!
Is there a printed copy of this music? All I've managed to find is a scanned copy on IMSLP from a manuscript collection of pieces by several composers.
See link in the video description ;)
Thank you! I now have the score. Obviously I should have looked more closely at the links at the end of your description! And thank you for presenting many good pieces that are not part of the standard repertoire.
Sehr schönes Stück.
Stimmt.
Wonderful! Very enjoyable, thank you!
Thanks!
Love your registration Ralph. And a great choice of composition to perform. Mark
Thanks! It was nice find to turn into a modern sheet music edition.
Really pretty Ralph! Indeed, it leans towards the Galante style. Like the half notes in the pedal part around 2:40. Nice and uplifting. Great performance!
Thanks!
There's so much that could be done with this theme, and your registrations. I can quickly think of two or three ways that would really change the character of this variation set. Not often that modern music interests me this much. Thanks Ralph. Well performed, and well registered. Mark
True, Mark. In general I don't like to change registrations often in a passacaglia/ciaconna, because it often disturbs the flow of the piece. However, there are a few spots in this piece that could handle another registration. Hopefully someone else will try (and record it).
Mooi gespeeld, in alle rust. Prachtige muziek, in alle eenvoud.
Dank, Erik-Jan.
Immer wieder erstaunlich, wie ein einzelnes Register so wunderbar klingen kann. Passt hervorragend zum Charakter der Passacaglia
Danke, Markus!
Prachtig, sterk in z'n eenvoud!
Inderdaad, een mooi thema ook.
Very interesting, calm piece.
Have you played it?
@ No, not yet, but I should look into it for sure.
Inspired, pleasant and human music.🎵👍
I can't deny it's human ;)
Ein wunderschönes Holzgedackt. Toll
Danke!
Erg aantrekkelijke compositie. Heel mooi gespeeld en wat een mooie Gedackt 8' !
Dank, Nils! Die Duitser weten wel wat mooie fluiten te fabriceren ;)
Wat een prachtig stuk.
True!
Very nice performance. I recorded this one too and remember that it was very calming and relaxing to play.
Thanks, Rien!
Interessantes Stück, das sehr gut zu dieser Orgel passt.
Danke, Markus!
Beautiful composition! Sounds very good on this organ. The combination Dultz Flött 4' and Tröchter Regal 8' is wonderful.
Yes, many nice combinations are possible on this gem of an organ (model)
The most Holy Virgin is that Morgenstern, announcing the coming of the Light !
Absolutely brilliant and musical playing -- and fantastic registrations! I'm so sorry to learn of the composer's very recent passing. How may one purchase this score to support and share his art?
Thanks! I have no idea, since I am not in contact with relatives or people that look after his heritage.
It feels like a toccata. Nice!
A toccata a la pastorale ;)
How brightly shines the morning star!
Indeed!