Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her Uploaded by: yolar Composer: Pachelbel, Johann Organ: Schuke (1977), Erfurt, Predigerkirche Software: Hauptwerk VII Views: 180
Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren Uploaded by: ajongbloed Composer: Pachelbel, Johann Organ: Müller Grote of Sint Bavo extended Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 155
Toccata BWV 916 Uploaded by: Cornelis Composer: Bach, J. S. Organ: Müller Grote of Sint Bavo extended Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 60
Gloria tibi Trinitas Uploaded by: Agnus_Dei Composer: Blitheman, John (William) Organ: Müller Grote of Sint Bavo extended Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 151
The second of the three spurious chorale preludes to the Christmas choral "Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her" is the most virtuosic of the three. It feautures a concerto like accompaniment played by the hands to the choral melody played by the feet. As in the first variatio of the canonic variations on the same choral melody by the 'real' Bach (BWV 769) the descend of Christ is depicted with numerous descending scales. The choral melody is played in long notes against all these rapid movements of the hands.
The composition looks perhaps a bit daunting at first sight, but it is not as difficult as it looks. And once you'vr mastered it, it is quite a satifying piece to play. It is a solid and festive start of any Christmas service.