Pastorale on "Lasst uns erfreuen" Uploaded by: Hoofdwerk Composer: Lasky, David Organ: Casavant, opus 3742 (1995), Bellevue, Washington Software: Hauptwerk VII Views: 34
Nun freut euch Uploaded by: Grublogger Composer: Bach, J. S. Organ: Laurenskerk - Main Organ - 1973 Marcussen & Son Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 246
Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele Uploaded by: ajongbloed Composer: Oley, Johann Christoph Organ: Laurenskerk - Transept Organ - 1959 Marcussen & Son Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 184
Madrigal Sonata No. 20 (2012) Uploaded by: CarsonCooman Composer: Penfield, Craig A. Organ: Laurenskerk - Transept Organ - 1959 Marcussen & Son Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 107
"Nun komm der Heiden Heiland" BWV 659 Uploaded by: janwim Composer: Bach, J. S. Organ: Laurenskerk - Transept Organ - 1959 Marcussen & Son Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 202
Johann Christoph Oley (1738 - 1789) was a German organist and composer. In 1755 he became organist of the church in Bernburg, but moved to the church of St Stephan in neighbouring Aschersleben in January 1762 because of its superior organ. At least 77 works for organ solo by his hand survive. The most interesting combine his fondness for strict canon with passages in the more expressive style. "Freu dich sehr, O meine Seele" is a great example. Canon (mostly) on the chorale between soprano, tenor and bass, and one voice (alto) moving freely in between.
My first impression was "what a boring piece". But after playing through it a few times I quickly learned to enjoy that free moving alto voice. What a nice combination of strict canon and something frivolous in between.