'Touch her soft lips and part' Uploaded by: Musicman92312 Composer: William Walton (1902-1983) Organ: Aeolian-Skinner Organ (Op 1132) of Redeemer Church Software: Hauptwerk VI Views: 43
Toccata pour grand orgue en ré mineur Uploaded by: buluca Composer: Bélier, Gaston Organ: Laurenskerk - Main Organ - 1973 Marcussen & Son Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 1083
Isorhythms (2017) Uploaded by: CarsonCooman Composer: Epstein, Paul A. Organ: Laurenskerk - Main Organ - 1973 Marcussen & Son Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 125
Lament (1972) Uploaded by: CarsonCooman Composer: Skempton, Howard Organ: Laurenskerk - Main Organ - 1973 Marcussen & Son Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 49
Helmut Bornefeld (1906 - 1990) was born in Stuttgart. In the early 20s he became a trained gardener, but from 1924 on he studied music and worked later as a piano teacher, choirmaster and composer in Esslingen. Becoming a victim of the Nazi propaganda Bornefeld studied church music and served as cantor and organist in Heidenheim from 1937 to 1971 and as organ expert until 1976, interrupted by WW II.
Besides songs, piano and chamber music he wrote numerous pieces for the service, his "Choralwerk". As an organ expert he created a style of his own, both in terms of sound and technique, but also in architectural shape. 91 instruments were built after his plans or with his support, 30 of them are listed as protected monuments today. Bornefeld's organ dispostions are very unique and it is often not easy to approach the sound he might have had in mind.
I have recorded a few chorales for Lent in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Bornefeld's death. If you like his music, you can find some earlier recordings for Advent and Christmas on CCH.