Ernst Friedrich Richter, Präludium und Fuge, E Dur
The source for this publication is a handwritten copy by August Wilhelm Bach of 6 preludes and fugues composed by Ernst Friedrich Richter. Though only one of the others has an opus number, this prelude and fugue was published in 1862 the “Jubel-Album für die Orgel” (as was pointed out by Daniele Calorio in the comments below).
Richter’s Prelude and Fuge in E major is a lyrical work. The prelude is build on a subtle play between two slightly differently registered manuals. The fugue theme gives rise to a piece with long flowing lines, that gradually builds up to a long held chord. After that the piece ends with just a few subdued bars. Interestingly, the Jubal Album does not indicate the manual changes in the Prelude that Bach’s manuscript does. Were they left out or are they Bach’s invention?
The recording was done with the Hauptwerk software and the sampleset, made by Voxus, of the Stahlhuth/Jahn organ in the St. Martin’s church, Dudelange.
Score
Richter, Preludium und Fuge, E dur
Performance
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This Richter’s work has already been published (nr.8} in this collection:
Jubel-Album für die Orgel : dem … Johann Schneider, Königl. Sächs. Hoforganist … zu seinem 50jährigen Amtsjubiläum in größter Verehrung dargebracht von J.G. Töpfer, J.A. Eyken ..
http://imslp.org/wiki/Jubel-Album_für_die_Orgel_(Various).
Best regard
D. Calorio
That’s nice to know. This volume does not show up when looking for Richter’s work on imslp, so thanks for the pointer. The Jubal_album still has no opus number for this work, but I’ll change the text of the post.
Interestingly, the Jubal Album does not indicate the manual changes that Bach’s manuscript does. Were they left out or are they Bach’s invention?
I know that you have already transcribed the prelude and fugue in E-flat major so I take the liberty of asking you when you can publish it.
Thanks and best regards
Daniele Calorio
Thanks for the reminder. I got a bit sidetracked in a lot of other litlle projects. Indeed, as you say, the first transcription is ready. I only need to proofread the fugue by playing it.
I’ll make it a priority.