Baroque · German
Heinrich Scheidemann
1595 to 1663
North German Baroque
Repertoire in dialogue
A major figure of the North German organ school, Heinrich Scheidemann studied with Sweelinck in Amsterdam from 1611 to 1614, then became organist of the Catharinenkirche in Hamburg, a post he held for more than thirty years. More organ music by Scheidemann has survived than by any other composer of his time. His chorale fantasias, a new genre derived from Sweelinck’s style, and his Magnificat cycles exploit the resources of the large North German organ; Johann Adam Reincken, his pupil, succeeded him.
The repertoire
Works in the project’s repertoire
5 works, all available to listen to.
Repertoire in dialogue
Flagship work
Magnificat VIII. Toni (Fantaisie chorale)
Magnificat
Masterpiece of the chorale fantasia form, comparable to French Magnificats in liturgical function
Flagship work
Fantaisie chorale : Jesus Christus unser Heiland
Chorale fantasia
Monumental chorale fantasia, the reeds and powerful foundations of a French organ serve the virtuosic style well
Toccata en sol majeur
WV 43 · Toccata
Virtuosic piece adaptable to tierce and Cromorne stops, brilliant style well served by the Classical organ
Choral : Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist
Chorale
Chorale prelude of moderate scope, the Cornet de récit and foundations allow for an eloquent interpretation
This classification reflects the place of these repertoires within the artistic and educational orientations of the project. It does not constitute a technical indication regarding the design of the instrument.
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