J.S. Bach | Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme | BWV 645 | Hauptwerk Virtual Pipe Organ

High-quality MP3: http://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/2100

"Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" is one of six Schübler chorales by Bach. It is also known as "Sleepers, Awake!". It is a personal favorite of mine, and I'm thrilled to have it worked up and recorded.

Ton Koopman's recording was a source of inspiration for me, a fact that is evident in my tempo and ornamentation. It is often performed at a slower tempo, which I enjoy very much. However, the faster tempo gives the piece a cheerful, bright sound that I just couldn't resist.

The choice of instrument was a no-brainer in this case. The Bovenkerk Hinsz organ by Milan Digital Audio renders this piece perfectly with its clear flutes, baroque reeds, and lush acoustic.

Borstwerk: Fluit B/D 4
Bovenwerk 1: Roerfluit 8, Fluit 4, Nassat 1 1/2
Hoofdwerk: Trompet 8
Pedaal: Subbas 16, Octaaf 8, Borstwerk-Pedaal

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• bach
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• ruft
• uns
• stimme
• sleepers
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• bwv
• 645
• stefanussen
• hauptwerk

[Capt737AA]

Another question Rob..... Did you get your bench from CMK and was the height ok for you? I found mine to be about 2 inches low and wondered if perhaps you altered yours? If so, how? Thanks again, Pat

[stefanussen]

@Capt737AA Hi Pat, I have an adjustable Rodgers bench that I got from a local dealer.

[Gspijkenisse]

Hi, first I want to give you my compliments. I simply adore how you play it. I'm proud to have such an organ in my country; the St Nicholaschurch in Kampen.

Well, I'm a beginning organ player, and I'm learning this piece right now, but how do you know which foot to use for what note. The pedals...

Is it written down or do you have to find it out for yourself?

[stefanussen]

@Gspijkenisse Since this piece is pretty standard Bach, one generally plays slightly detached with toes only. I'd say don't over think it. experiment with different pedaling and follow the path of least resistance.

[Gspijkenisse]

Okay. But how should one practise if one doesn't have an organ...

[stefanussen]

@Gspijkenisse Is there a nearby church where you could get some bench time? You'll need an organ to practice playing pedals, not much you can do to get around that one.

[horriehomepage]

@IloveDimaundSaschaxD

Ich stimme zu! Haha :-D

tragen = wear

anziehen = put on

Veilleicht "My grandpa wears shoes like those" wolltest du sagen. :-D

Mach's gut!

[DarkDreamSurge]

Beautiful, i'm sure Bach appriciates it

[BigLuca911]

@Gspijkenisse ,

usuallly, theres a rule: If you´ve got two lines of music, you´ll always play the bottom note of the left hand (i.e. the treble-clef) with the pedal.

This also means that you wont need to play that particular note with your hands...

[RonN448]

This VPO technology is nothing short of mind-blowing.  Was the reverb added after the recording was made, or is it built-in to the Hauptwerk electronics and/or program? You can tell I don't know much about VPO systems. Also: What speakers and amplifiers are you currently using? And, how many channels? Perhaps you recorded this without speakers or mics, and connected the VPO directly in the the computers sound card? Thanks!

[ricardo67663]

Simplesmente magnifico!!! *--* XD :)

[gbgoldey310]

That is awesome. what a talented guy and what a beautiful piece of music



[xmisteriusx]

why when I search bwv I found you

[Ofansxhayatenogotoku]

WEON DIME QUE CHUCHA HACÍAS EN XVIDEO ? XD

[KeithZDr]

Rob, I love this piece, and I'm trying to learn it. The manuals pose no problems for me, but the pedal part in the center section is a real stumbling block for me. Some e-friends on a chat list have sent me some suggestions for pedaling - one even sent me the toes-only pattern. I'm using heel+toe. I notice that you appear to be using toes-only for this piece. Am I correct? Thanks.

[Egestus18]

wonderful... and I just noticed, that your video has exactly the same length as Koopmans ;)