Baroque · German
Matthias Weckmann
1616 to 1674
North German Baroque
Repertoire in dialogue
Trained in Dresden by Heinrich Schütz and then in Hamburg by Jacob Praetorius, Matthias Weckmann was appointed titular organist of the Jakobikirche in Hamburg in 1655, where he founded the Collegium Musicum. His organ and keyboard works include large cycles of chorale variations, chorale fantasias, toccatas, canzonas and suites. His friendship with Froberger, formed during a musical contest organised by the Elector of Saxony, fed a style blending Italian and French influences.
The repertoire
Works in the project’s repertoire
6 works, 5 of them available to listen to.
Repertoire in dialogue
Flagship work
Es ist das Heil uns kommen her (7 variations)
Chorale variations
Monumental work, the diversity of French registrations offers an ideal palette for the seven contrasting variations
Canzona en ut majeur
Canzona
Light character piece, the Cromorne and tierce treble stops adapt well to the canzona style
Toccata en ré mineur
Toccata
Virtuosic free writing, foundation stops and Plein jeu of a French organ support the brilliant style
Magnificat II. Toni
Magnificat
Liturgical function directly comparable to French Magnificats, alternating registrations between versets
Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ
Chorale variations
Christmas cycle, solo stops and the Cornet de récit of a French organ suit the ornamented variations
Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
Chorale fantasia
Chorale fantasia of fine scope, mutations and Cornet carry the cantus firmus with clarity
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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This organ will be able to serve this music.