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    • The Orgelbüchlein Project, Vol. 4
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      • Sally Beamish

      • Ach lieben Christen, seid getrost (2016)
        (Prelude for “The Orgelbüchlein Project”)

      • Peters Edition Limited (World)

      Commissioned by David Clasen for “The Orgelbüchlein Project”. First performed by William Whitehead at Lammermuir Festival, 10 September 2016.

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      • Organ
      • 3 min

      Programme Note

      As part of The Orgelbüchlein Project, I was given the melody ‘Ach lieben Christen, seid Getrost’.

      I have stated the melody very simply, using a different manual or stop for each phrase, and finishing with the pedals. To this I have added short decorative phrases as a counterpoint. These are mostly based on 4th and 5ths, and are heard as delicate birdlike interjections, which become more like fanfares towards the end.