SKU: GI.G-10664
Written with the coming of the Spirit depicted in Acts 2 in mind, this work based on an African American spiritual is a wonderful addition to the organ repertoire. The opening sextuplets strike a balance between the Spirit’s rushing wind and (as the composer puts it) the gentle rhythm of a rocking chair. Adventurous harmonies remind us of the adventure that Holy Spirit still ignites.
SKU: GI.G-8834
UPC: 785147883401. English. Text by Edward Caswall.
For the most part, this is a straightforward setting of the familiar nettleton hymn tune—the choirs sing some unison, the assembly sings along on some verses, and there is a descant, as well as an a cappella third verse. But the harmonies, particularly on that third verse, are refreshing. And the fanfare for trumpet, with a toccata-like organ accompaniment, provides a fitting beginning and end to the piece.
SKU: HL.48184601
UPC: 888680853914. 9.0x12.0x0.288 inches.
Part of the Organ collection by J. S. Bach, this Volume IX Eighteen Chorals of Leipzig (BWV 651-668) was composed between 1740 and 1750, in Leipzig. This volume is now translated in English and French and features the annotation of Marcel Dupre, a French organist, to help the performer getting the most of the music sheet. This ninth book contains a set of eighteen religious preludes: 1. Come, Holy Ghost 2. Come, Holy Ghost 3. By the rivers of Babylon 4. Deck thyself, o my soul 5. Lord Jesus Christ, unto us turn 6. O stainless Lamb of God 7. Now thank we all our God 8. From God I will not turn 9. Come now, Saviour of the Heathen 10. Come now, Saviour of the Heathen 11. Come now, Saviour of the Heathen 12. Glory to God on high 13. Glory to God on high 14. Glory to God on high 15. Jesus Christ, our Saviour 16. Jesus Christ, our Saviour 17. Come, God, Creator, Holy Ghost 18. Before thy Throne, I now appear Some of this prelude contains toccatas, sarabandes, fugues, ritornellos and many ornaments. Quite varied, they can also be either joyful or full of lamentations. The preface of these Eighteen Chorals of Leipzig is well written, with explanations of the comments and descriptions of the techniques to use for a good interpretation of this work. .
SKU: MN.12-116
UPC: 688670121166.
In composing Celestial Wind, Sirota was inspired to write a brilliant toccata based upon Acts 2:2-3: And suddenly there came a sound from heaven of a rushing and mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. Sirotas aim was not merely to imitate the sound of rushing wind and flames, as to evoke the sense of awe and ecstasy that must have been felt by Jesus disciples at this manifestation of the Holy Spirit.
SKU: MN.10-438
UPC: 688670104381.
The partita is in five movements, each based on a text verse which is quoted before the movement. The first movement, smooth and flowing, depicts starlight, everlasting light, and a call to Christ. The second movement pastorale takes its cue from the text ...not as a monarch, but the child of Mary... and quotes GREENSLEEVES. The third movement is a firm declamation, At your great name...all knees must bend. The fourth movement is strong and dramatic with chromatic flourishes painting the text, ...holy might...defend us...from all assaults. The final movement is a fiery toccata over a pedal melody.
