ffi W Arizona State University K School of Mlusic GRADUATE RECITAL SERIES EIJh[.MI,.NOH ORGAN ORGAN HALL-''' ''""'"- Tuesday, Aprit 10' 2001 : I 7130 P,m. PROGRAM Prelude and Fugue in F BWV 534 minor, Ricercar brevis Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750 Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck 1562-1621 Ciacona in E minor, BuxWV 160 Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BuxWV 196 Praeludium in G rninor, BuxWV 149 Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 639 J.S.Bach Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her, BWV 607 Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 533 Vom Himrnel hoch, da komm ich her L il. ilI. Allegretto cantabile Scherzando Pastorale no.2 Grave-Adagio Sonata in C minor, Op 65, Ernst Pepping 1901-1981 Felix Mendelssohn 1809-1847 Aliegro maestoso e vivace Fuga- Allegro moderato *****.****X*{<*{<* This recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Masters of Music in organ performance. 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The Prelude features rich harmonic progressions over pedal points, while the fugue subject attracts the ear with its descending leap and trill. We have no autograph of the work, and it is possible that it was transposed to F minor by a later copyist. Sweelinck was a Dutch composer and organist who lived in Amsterdam. He influenced many German composers, including Buxtehude and Bach, through the music of his German students Scheidt and Scheidemann. The Ricercar is a precursor of the fugue, where a subject, in this case a chromatic melody line, is treated in imitation with various contrapuntal devices. Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesus Christ is a set of four variations on the German chorale, I call to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Throughout the piece, you will hear various kinds of organ sound inspired by the specification of Sweelinck's large organ at the Oude Kerk. Buxtehude's Ciacona in E minor also includes variations, this time over a repeated bass line and harmonic progression. His setting of lch ruf zu dir, Herr Jesus Christ sets the chorale in long notes against a figurative counterpoint. For this, I will use the full Cornet of the Fritts organ, with the colorful Trichterregal serving as the accompaniment. The Praeludium in G minor is in the fantastic style. Through it, Buxtehude presents the elements of a classical speech, with dramatic opening and closing sections (Exordium and Peroratio) on the large choruses of the organ, that contrast with the fugal statements (Narratio and Confirmatio) on more intimate colors, including the reeds and flutes. This work amply shows off the resources of the North German Baroque Organ. Bach's Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ is probably the most well-known chorale setting of the Orgelbilchlein. He composed this in a trio texture, with the right hand like a violin solo, the left hand accompanying the melody like a viola, and the pedal functioning like a bass line played by a cello. This music is like a mournful prayer. Vom himmel hoch, da komm ich her (From heaven above to earth I come) reflects the angels' joyful message of Jesus birth. Bach's music treats the chorale in the soprano with a bright accompaniment to suggest the angels'good news. Some two centuries later, the German composer Ernst Pepping uses a pastorale movement on the same chorale to reminds us of the shepherds in the field. The second movement is very cheerful, like the angels'message. Felix Mendelssohn was internationally acclaimed as a composer, conductor and piano virtuoso. His organ sonatas incorporate pianistic elements, such as sweeping arpeggios and bold dynamic nuances, although they also bear tribute to his study of Bach's music. 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