Trio G-Dur, BWV 149 (Cantata transcription)

Peter Baekgaard transcribed the sixth part of Cantata No. 149 'Man singet mit Freuden vom Sieg' into a beautiful organ trio. His remarks about the transcription: "The number of voices has been reduced, and where the fagotto voice has been used, it has been notated an octave higher. Some 4ths have been changed to two 8ths for complementary rythmic reasons. Apart from that few changes."

I wanted to avoid the most convenient trio registrations and went for a registration that is maybe a bit unusual. The Sesquialter in the right hand, the a soft reed in the left hand, also an 4' in the pedals. Because of the mighty acoustics of the Poblet church it works well (in my opinion), making the separate voices more clear and distinct. If you want an exercise for your left hand as organist, I can assure you this piece will give you a full exercise...