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Prelude on "Zwar ist solche Herzensstube" [Philip Daniel; 2017]

25 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PhilipDaniel

A prelude on the hymn tune "Zwar ist solche Herzensstube", firmly rooted in D Lydian (D Major with a sharpened subdominant [fourth] degree, i.e. D major with a G♯) with its characteristic bright and diaphanous quality. The chorale melody (as...

Prelude on "Zwar ist solche Herzensstube" [Philip Daniel; 2017]

Prelude on "Herzliebster Jesu" [Philip Daniel; 2017]

22 Nov 2020 1 minute read 1 comment PhilipDaniel

A prelude on the melancholy hymn tune "Herzliebster Jesu", wherein a canon in inversion (on newly-devised thematic material partly derived from the hymn tune) proceeds in the left hand while the right hand interjects with cantilena-like phrase...

Prelude on "Herzliebster Jesu" [Philip Daniel; 2017]

Prelude on "Veni, Sancte Spiritus" [Philip Daniel; 2017]

14 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PhilipDaniel

An organ prelude, in the form of a two-part invention with cantus firmus in the pedalboard, on the Roman Catholic hymn "Veni Sancte Spiritus". You will find the full engraved score here: If you enjoyed this, please co...

Prelude on "Veni, Sancte Spiritus" [Philip Daniel; 2017]

Chorale Harmonization on Thomas Tallis' "Second Mode Melody" [Philip Daniel; 2019]

14 Nov 2020 1 minute read 1 comment PhilipDaniel

A chorale harmonization of Thomas Tallis' hymn tune "Second Mode Melody" (also known as "Behold, the Bridegroom cometh"). If you enjoyed this, please consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/philipdaniel or https://www.sub...

Chorale Harmonization on Thomas Tallis' "Second Mode Melody" [Philip Daniel; 2019]

Chorale Harmonization on "Ach, daß nicht die letzte Stunde" [Philip Daniel; 2018]

13 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PhilipDaniel

A setting of the sacred song "Ach, daß nicht die letzte Stunde" from "Schemelli's Gesang-Buch", for SATB choir with organ obbligato. Feel free to follow along with the full engraved score, reproduced below: If you enjoyed t...

Chorale Harmonization on "Ach, daß nicht die letzte Stunde" [Philip Daniel; 2018]

Chorale Harmonization on "Beglückter Stand getreuer Seelen" [Philip Daniel; 2018]

11 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PhilipDaniel

A setting of the sacred song "Beglückter Stand getreuer Seelen" from "Schemelli's Gesang-Buch", for SATB choir with organ obbligato. The full engraved score, presented below: If you enjoyed this, please consider becoming...

Chorale Harmonization on "Beglückter Stand getreuer Seelen" [Philip Daniel; 2018]

"Serenata da Camera" for Piano [Philip Daniel; 2017]

10 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PhilipDaniel

Here you will find the full engraved score of this suite for piano: If you enjoyed this, please consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/philipdaniel or https://www.subscribestar.com/philip-daniel

"Serenata da Camera" for Piano [Philip Daniel; 2017]

Chorale Harmonization on "Brunnquell aller Güter" [Philip Daniel; 2018]

9 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PhilipDaniel

A setting of the sacred song "Brunnquell aller Güter" from "Schemelli's Gesang-Buch", for SATB choir with organ obbligato. Here you will find the full engraved score of this chorale harmonization: If you enjoyed this, ple...

Chorale Harmonization on "Brunnquell aller Güter" [Philip Daniel; 2018]

"Eight Vignettes" for piano [Philip Daniel; 2015-2018]

8 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PhilipDaniel

Eight eccentric pieces yoked together. The full engraved score, presented below: If you enjoyed this, please consider becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/philipdaniel or https://www.subscribe...

"Eight Vignettes" for piano [Philip Daniel; 2015-2018]

Chorale Harmonization on "Der Tag ist hin, die Sonne gehet nieder" [Philip Daniel; 2018]

8 Nov 2020 1 minute read 0 comments PhilipDaniel

A setting of the sacred song "Der Tag ist hin, die Sonne gehet nieder" from "Schemelli's Gesang-Buch", for SAATBB choir with organ obbligato. Note the almost concertante relationship between choir and organist, the former serving as ripieno...