August 17, 2009

• Augment Hymn 19

  A few weeks ago I received a CD from a colleague, here in Vancouver. The theme of one of his works I recognized. It was similar to Hymn 19 in the Augment. Although the end of Christus Vincit is different, the beginning is identical to Hymn 19.

  I like this music. This week I ordered the sheet music, because this is a great piece for before or after the service, or for the offertory.... but I didn't receive it yet. So last Sunday afternoon we sung Augemtn Hymn 16 but I could not play this yet...

  Herewith a few small clips of this piece. There are 5 variations.

  Variation 1 is in an intrada style. You don't hear the melody right away, but some intervals of the tune give you a hint....

  Variation 2 starts with the melody in chorale style, but this is worked out further, using different keys and much more.

  Variation 3 starts with the manuals and the pedal seems to play the melody. A lovely variation that keep the fingers going till the end...

  Variation 4 is a beautiful variation with a solo stop and tremolo. For the people that know the style of Protestant organ music in Holland will agree that this one could become popular over there

  Variation 5 used material from the second variation, and puts it in a toccata style. Definitely the climax of this work!

  Although not 100% the same as Augment Hymn 19, there is definitely enough overlap. Any of the Variations sur Christus Vincit could be played before, after or during the church service. Most organs/organists will be able to handle some of these variations. (Sheetmusic available from www.cheldar.com under CH40 (10.00 plus shipping) and the CD will also be available soon.)

   

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