Yarno Missiaen, Bart Naessens - Golden Jubilee: Marc Nagels 50 Years of Organ Building (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

02. Prelude & Fugue in C Minor, BWV 546: Fugue
03. Vater Unser Im Himmelreich
04. Rorate Caeli
05. Sonata No. 6 in D Minor, Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, Op. 65: Choral, Variations & Fugue
06. Sonata No. 6 in D Minor, Vater Unser Im Himmelreich, Op. 65: Finale
07. Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590: Prelude
08. Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590: Allemande
09. Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590: Aria
10. Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590: Gigue
11. Ach Herr, Mich Armen Sünder, KrebsWV 514
12. Prelude in E Minor (Great)
13. Passacaglia in D Minor, BuxWV 161
14. Chaconne
15. Toccata in D Major (Sixty Short Pieces)

Organ builder Marc Nagels (*1952) says of this recording: The decision to record these three instruments on CD was made in close consultation between the organists and myself; they are part of my later work as an organ builder. Although the instruments were not built entirely by me, I was able to thoroughly reshape their sound according to my own aesthetic vision. Each of the three organs underwent radical modifications. The German organ found a new home in Nieuwerkerken in a beautiful Belgian case. The initially somewhat sharp-sounding pipework was carefully reworked so that it could be made to sing in its new environment and integrated into a balanced sound. The instrument was also supplemented with a few older, valuable registers that were still available. The rather modest Ruef organ in Stevoort was given sufficient wind to produce a clear and convincing sound without straining. The instrument now fills the space in a warm and bal-anced way. The majestic three-manual organ in Zonhoven was allowed to retain its versatile character with-out being reduced to its original, smaller disposition. Nevertheless, considerable changes were necessary. At the same time, the fundamental tone of the lower voices was strengthened, giving the whole a harmonious balance. I hope you enjoy these sounds, brought to life by virtuoso hands. My sincere thanks go to both organists who have lent their talent to this recording.

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