'Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr' (P.10) | Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) | By Rien

Here’s my performance of Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Ehr’ (P.10) by Johann Pachelbel. This chorale prelude is based on the Lutheran hymn of the same name, which dates back to the early Reformation period. The hymn itself is a German paraphrase of the Latin Gloria in Excelsis Deo, traditionally sung in worship to give praise and glory to God.
In this piece, Pachelbel weaves the hymn melody into a beautifully crafted texture, showcasing his skill in creating flowing lines and balanced harmonies. The structure reflects a meditative yet joyful spirit, capturing the essence of the text it’s based on.
While I have to play these kinds of chorale preludes with intense concentration to avoid mistakes, my friend Vidas (‪@SecretsofOrganPlaying‬ ) plays them in a totally easy-going way-chilling in a park, on a foldable keyboard, squatting in flip-flops like it’s no big deal: • Allein Gott in der Hö...
Played with the Bach organ (Hendrik Ahrend, 2020) from the Dreieinigkeitskirche, Regensburg, Germany (HW)
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[@aBachwardsfellow]

This registration on this sample set I could listen to all day. Beautifully registered and played.

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thank you so much! I'm sure you will like my Wednesday piece too. A beautiful, subtile fugue from a Belgian baroque composer.

[@jannoordzij8043]

Pachelbel, always nice Rien! Thanks.

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thank you too Jan!

[@antonellastellabotte7045]

Beautiful! 🎉

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks you Antonella!

[@SecretsofOrganPlaying]

Beautiful Baroque chorale for 3 voices.

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! A piece to play in a park!

[@FlowEckurt]

Wonderful performance!👍✨

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thank you!

[@grahamtwist]

Beautifully registered and played, Rien: bravo!

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks a lot Graham!

[@gerhardflink5599]

Sehr schön vorgetragen Rien. 👏

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Danke Gerd. Ich liebe Musik von dieses Komponist!

[@albertoguerzoni]

A lovely performance!

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! A nice classic piece

[@MarkusDrejaOrganist]

Very good playing

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! A classic!

[@stevepark2830]

Wonderful rien. I have never played this one.

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks! It’s a nice piece!

[@remi-chapalain]

Bravo Rien ! Well played !

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Thanks Remi!

[@nilsvanvelzen]

Erg mooi. Uit welke bundel heb je gespeeld?

[@RienSchalkwijk]

Dit was een Pachelbel boekje. Maar ook bij IMSLP te vinden!

[@nilsvanvelzen]

@@RienSchalkwijk Aha, zal eens kijken...."wij organisten" spelen oude muziek immers normaal gesproken in landscape 🙂