Music for Organ

Chorale Preludes for organ solo by American composer Frederick Frahm whho writes: "For a church organist, a collection of music based on hymn-tunes routinely demonstrates its usefulness. If J.S. Bach's Orgelbüchlein can be used as an essential model, chorale preludes become more than just a hymn introduction. This is music where theology, liturgy, prayer, proclamation? all form a musical conversation between composer and congregation. This is music about divine things. The settings...
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Chorale Preludes for organ solo by American composer Frederick Frahm whho writes: "For a church organist, a collection of music based on hymn-tunes routinely demonstrates its usefulness. If J.S. Bach's Orgelbüchlein can be used as an essential model, chorale preludes become more than just a hymn introduction. This is music where theology, liturgy, prayer, proclamation? all form a musical conversation between composer and congregation. This is music about divine things. The settings below feature a variety of tunes that may be found in most North American hymnal resources. Obviously, there is an emphasis on melodies from the Classic German Chorale tradition. These may be used as voluntaries or hymn introductions." This anthology includes: the Kirchensonate (2012), Gartan (Pastorale) (2019), Llangloffan (2003), Morning Star (2003), Noël Nouvelet (2003), Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland (2020), O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf (2019), St. Anne (2020), Urbs Beata Ierusalem (2020), and the two Psalm Preludes (2018). Carson Cooman, composer in residence at the Memorial Church of Harvard University notes: "Frahm's distinct works speak with great clarity through a personal artistic voice. Shapes and forms are articulated and etched with precision. Juxtaposition and repetition create a dialogue in time between the musical blocks that comprise a Frahm piece. But ultimately what moves me the most is the emotional landscape that the pieces create in sound and time. Technical matters are one thing; however, I find that his work is not only accomplished, but consistently profound in its emotional depths and the experience that it conveys to both performers and listeners. I consider his body of work a truly important contribution to the American organ literature."