While organ music of the 19th century was not highly regarded in Germany a few years ago [with the exception of a few outstanding works], our understanding of it has grown during recent years. In other countries 19th century organ music has retained its place in the repertoire to a far greater extent. This three-volume collection presents playable organ works of high quality for both liturgical and concert use. Most of the pieces have not yet been available in new editions [at the time of publication], and are made accessible to a wider public for the first time. The first two volumes contain pieces which were composed in, or introduced to, the German-speaking area of Europe between1800 and 1900; some of them point back stylistically to the 18th century. The focus of the third volume is on works by French, British, and American composers. There are also organ pieces from Bohemia, Belgium, Denmark, and even Brazil./ Répertoire / Orgue

While organ music of the 19th century was not highly regarded in Germany a few years ago [with the exception of a few outstanding works], our understanding of it has grown during recent years. In other countries 19th century organ music has retained its place in the repertoire to a far greater extent. This three-volume collection presents playable organ works of high quality for both liturgical and concert use. Most of the pieces have not yet been available in new editions [at the time of publication], and are made accessible to a wider public for the first time. The first two volumes contain pieces which were composed in, or introduced to, the German-speaking area of Europe between1800 and 1900; some of them point back stylistically to the 18th century. The focus of the third volume is on works by French, British, and American composers. There are also organ pieces from Bohemia, Belgium, Denmark, and even Brazil./ Répertoire / Orgue

Preface: 'The Bells of Vestervig' was originally commissioned for carillon and organ. It was first performed by Peter Langberg and Ivar Mæland in connection with the re-inauguration of the organ in Vestervig Church in Denmark February 27th 2011. The version for organ solo differs somewhat from the original version without the main structure or the theme being altered. The ?premiere? of the organ version was performed by Flemming Dreisig March 10th 2012 in The Church of Our Lady Copenhagen. Each movement may be used independently liturgically or in concert. If one wishes to perform them as one piece then it would be recommended to play them in the given order. Kvinesdal mars 2012; Sverre Eftestøl.

Orgue / Die Ausgabe enthält festliche, stille oder meditative Orgelkompositionen, vor allem aber beliebte, für Orgel bearbeitete Vokal- und Instrumentalwerke Vorwort / Popular Organ music for weddings in easy arrangements for organ with and without pedalboard