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”Organ pieces of recent composers” - Heinrich Schmidt

The prelude on "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" ("Sleepers, wake! A voice is calling")

Heinrich Schmidt (April 30, 1861 - May 23, 1923) was a German composer and musicologist. He studied at the Royal School of Music in Munich, and for many years was a professor at the Bayreuth Teachers' Seminary.

He composed a concerto for organ and string instruments, lieder. and music for popular performances, as well as a series of transcripts (books).

The prelude on "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" ("Sleepers, wake! A voice is calling") is rather like a piece of miniature Reger. It is grandiose, despite the fact that it last for only 2 and 1/2 minutes. As my friend said: The effect is solemn, yet joyful, and the massive conclusion is really really impressive.
I can say Bravo Organteq!
As I have said before, I have played so many pieces with Orgtq - but this was really difficult, tricky Listen with headphones, I have always to record with HP, living in a flat 3rd floor....

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Stig

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Re: ”Organ pieces of recent composers” - Heinrich Schmidt

beautiful performance.  i'm only familiar with Bach's Cantata on this theme, so this is a refreshing way to hear it.  definitely hope to hear more!

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Re: ”Organ pieces of recent composers” - Heinrich Schmidt

budo wrote:

beautiful performance.  i'm only familiar with Bach's Cantata on this theme, so this is a refreshing way to hear it.  definitely hope to hear more!

Thanks budo. I'm constantly looking for something suitable for the time being" recent composers". But, problem is that everything is not public domain yet 

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