Format : Sheet music + CD-ROM
The complete edition of Bunk s Organ music comes to an end with the publication of volume VI which contains organ works of a primarily liturgical nature. The quality of the music can be compared with compositions by Max Reger and Sigfrid Karg-Elert.This Urtext edition prepared by the composer s grandson is the result of a thorough study of the sources based on the latest findings of musical scholarship. Each volume includes a detailed foreword a Critical Commentary and many facsimiles and illustrations.Inserted in the volume is a CD which shows a facsimile reproduction of the first edition of Gerard Bunk s Liebe zur Orgel. Thisreference book by the late Romantic composer which was highly regarded by none less than Albert Schweitzer and which affords valuable insights into the art of Organ building and Organ playing in Germany during the first half of the 20th century has hence been made available again to interested organists and church musicians.- First complete Urtext edition of Bunk s Organ works.- Edited by the composer s grandson.- Detailed foreword and Critical Commentary for each volume (Ger/Eng).- Many facsimiles and illustrations.Contents: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe en Choral Nun danket alle Gott . Kleine Fantasie über C.H.D.B. for Organ or Piano.Chorale prelude Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme (trio for 2 manuals and pedals).37 short chorale improvisations for liturgical use.
SKU: BA.BA11259
ISBN 9790006569717. 30 x 23 cm inches. Preface: Boecker, Jan / Schmidt, Christof.
As a 20th century composer, Gerard Bunk developed a distinctive musical style comparable perhaps to that of Max Reger or Sigfrid Karg-Elert. In addition to Bunk’s large-scale organ work “Legende” op. 29 and its symphonic version op. 29II, there is a further well-known “Legende” op. 55b written for organ and string orchestra (or string quartet) which was composed in 1945.This edition offers the earlier version of this work, dating from 1914, in its original instrumentation for organ and brass quartet. In order to facilitate performance, the sketchily notated score is carefully supplemented by performance markings from the string version.What Albert Schweitzer praised in the earlier “Legende”, “the calm and vivid layout of the complete work”, is also recognisable in Bunk’s later composition: the catchy, modestly beautiful theme alongside the clear musical form of this “Legende” for organ and brass quartet.
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MUSICOLOGICALLY SOUND - A reliable musical text based on all available sources - A description of the sources - Information on the genesis and history of the work - Valuable notes on performance practice - Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions ... AND PRACTICAL - Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them - A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format - Excellent print quality - Superior paper and binding
