Handel - Overture: March from 'An Occasional Oratorio', HWV 62 - Metzler (Chamades!), Poblet

This March is a part of the Overture to Handel's 'An Occasional Oratorio'. The Occasional Oratorio is unique among Handel's works which he labelled "oratorio" in that it does not tell a story or contain elements of a drama, but was intended as a defiant and patriotic rallying piece. This march certainly has that patriotic feel.
I've found quite some transcriptions, probably the most famous is the one by William Thomas Best, who transcribed many pieces by Handel for organ, clearly in a romantic way. This transcription by Benjamin Righetti keeps things more sober in a nice and delicate way. It starts as a duo, but wait till the earpiercing chamades kick in... You could also play the three stave parts with full organ, but I turned it more into a trumpet tune.
The score of this transcription is freely available on IMSLP:
imslp.org/wiki...
Sample set by OrganArt Media:
www.organartme...
Virtual Pipe Organ Software: Hauptwerk VIII

[@philippelegargean5120]

Very good! And, with this March, forward to the new year that I wish you well musical.

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Philippe! You too!

[@MarcusReeves]

Such fun to listen to, watch and I suspect to play too. Amazing how that trumpet balances so perfectly. Thank you!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Marcus!

[@marklindseykirkmanorganist5681]

Sounds super!! Great Ralph!!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks!

[@organgoesheavy]

Wow, Ralph, you can play it so fast, it sounds great! happy new year!!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks! Happy New Year! I found a recording by the English Concert, which was even faster, can you imagine ;)

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Beautiful Ralph. A real festive piece!

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Rien!

[@nakorganist]

In the beginning, when it was still with two voices, I thought how much great music is possible with two voices, beautiful. Then the fanfare is added and it becomes an incredibly strong, rousing march that clearly sets the tone. What beautiful music! I wish you a happy and blessed new year!

[@RalphLooij]

It's a nice transcription right? Happy New Year!

[@Orgelfan62]

In der Tat eine schöne Bearbeitung

[@RalphLooij]

@@Orgelfan62 perhaps too commercial for you

[@Orgelfan62]

@@RalphLooij no, all is fine.

[@SecretsofOrganPlaying]

Spanish Trumpet works surprisingly well for this March by Handel. Thanks and Happy New Year Ralph!

[@RalphLooij]

I should have called the video: HANDEL ON BIG SPANISH CHAMADES ;)

[@SecretsofOrganPlaying]

@@RalphLooij We already have one organist on TH-cam who does it all the time. I don't think you need to lower yourself to his level.

[@digitalpipes]

This piece reminds me of something… 🤔 Bravo à monsieur Righetti et à monsieur Looij! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RalphLooij]

If you know the Messiah by Handel, I think you know half his oeuvre ;)

[@jerrymartin79]

Bravo Ralph!! Happy New Year to you and yours!!!

[@RalphLooij]

Happy New Year, Jerry!

[@ShortfingerOrgan]

Very nice opeing for new year, really beautiful Ralph
Happy New year to you!🎉

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Happy New Year!

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Beautiful Ralph! 👏👏👏 Happy New year to you!🤗🎆🎉

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Happy New Year, Peter!

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

You're so welcome! Thank you!🤗

[@juliane_steinwachs-zeil]

It's wonderful to start the new year with these bright organ sounds! A healthy and happy New Year! ☀

[@RalphLooij]

Thanks, Happy New Year!

[@Flotenbass]

Happy New Year!

[@RalphLooij]

You too!

[@nils-olekrafft1769]

Despite the rather slim set, it sounds surprisingly rich and full to me.

[@RalphLooij]

It's a nice and balanced set, but I can't wait for the surround set!