Tharp, Stephen - Plays the Organ of St. Bavo Haarlem

Stephen Tharp's newest CD release for JAV features the world-famous 1738 Christian Muller organ at the Church of St. Bavo in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The landmark instrument, the most photographed in the world, was played by Mozart, Handel, Liszt and Brahms, and remains the centerpiece of the biannual Haarlem Organ Improvisation Competition and Academy. Stephen Tharp demonstrates the organ's brilliance and color with music spanning several centuries. The release includes a booklet about the music, the instrument and the artist.

1 Praeludium in e minor, BuxWV 142    Dieterich Buxtehude
2 Trio Sonata in e minor, BWV 528: Adagio — Vivace    Johann Sebastian Bach
3 Trio Sonata in e minor, BWV 528: Andante    Johann Sebastian Bach
4 Trio Sonata in e minor, BWV 528: Un poco allegro    Johann Sebastian Bach
5 Praeludium in G Major    Nicolaus Bruhns
6 Vater Unser in Himmelreich (a 2 Claviers et Pedal)    Georg Bohm
7 Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532: Prelude    Johann Sebastian Bach
8 Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532: Fugue    Johann Sebastian Bach
9 Ave Maria von Arcadelt, S. 659    Franz Liszt
10 Pieces de Fantaisie: Deuxieme Livre, Op. 52: Feux follets    Louis Vierne
11 Variations sur un theme de Clement Jannequin (1936)    Jehan Alain
12 Toccata, Fugue and Hymne on Ave Maris Stella (1935)    Flor Peeters

Praeludium in E Minor, BuxWV 142, Buxtehude; Trio Sonata No. 4 in E Minor, BWV 528, J. S. Bach; Praeludium in G Major, Bruhns; Chorale Prelude on “Vater unser in Himmelreich," Böhm; Prelude and Fugue in D Major, BWV 532, J. S. Bach; Ave Maria von Arcadelt, S. 659, Liszt; Feux follets, Vierne; Variations sur un thème de Clément Jannequin, Alain; Toccata, Fugue and Hymne on Ave Maris Stella, Peeters.

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