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Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 16: Organ Book

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Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 16: Organ Book

Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 16: Organ Book

Italy 1517-1599

Ed. James Dalton

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The Faber Early Organ Series is among the most comprehensive anthologies of early organ music ever published. In 18 volumes it spans two centuries and six geographical regions, presenting a broad and balanced view of the main forms, styles and composers. Within each geographical region the pieces, most of which are for manuals only, are arranged by date of composition or publication.
The presentation is both scholarly and practical; all of the music has been newly edited from the earliest surviving sources according to a systematic editorial method that preserves as many features of the original notation as possible while making it fully accessible to modern players. In every volume, an informative Introduction sets the music in historical context. There are also helpful sections on Ornamentation and Registration, and a Critical Commentary giving detailed information on the sources.

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Series: Faber Edition: Early Organ Series
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN10: 0-571-50786-7
ISBN13: 978-0-571-50786-3
UPC: 9780571507863
SKU: 12-0571507867

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Why we love this

This volume gives organists direct access to primary sources that shaped keyboard music across centuries and continents, not filtered through modern interpretations. The editorial approach respects historical notation while remaining playable, which means students encounter real compositional choices rather than over-simplified transcriptions. The contextual support (introduction, ornamentation guidance, registration advice, and source commentary) transforms a collection into a teaching resource that builds musical literacy alongside technique.

What to expect

Opening this book feels like stepping into a curator's study. You move through centuries of composition with a clear sense of how regional styles evolved, how composers used the organ's unique capabilities, and how technical demands grew or shifted across time and geography. The music ranges from intimate and meditative to architecturally ambitious, reflecting the diverse roles organs played across European musical life.

Who it's for

Organists preparing recital repertoire, church musicians building their liturgical library, and organ students who want to understand the historical foundations of keyboard technique through original works. Teachers use this series to structure a chronological journey through organ literature without assembling pieces from scattered editions.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the Registration section before your first read. Early organ music assumes specific stop combinations; understanding what sounds authentic helps you shape phrases musically rather than mechanistically.
  • Approach ornamentation as compositional material, not decoration. The ornaments you'll encounter vary by region and period; use the Ornamentation guide to distinguish stylistic practice from editorial suggestion.
  • Work through the Critical Commentary on pieces you'll perform or teach. Knowing which sources informed the editors' choices deepens your interpretive decisions.

How to use it

Program selections from this volume to anchor a recital with historical depth, or use it as your primary study text for a semester-long course in organ literature. Church musicians can select pieces appropriate to their instrument and liturgical calendar while learning the scholarly context that makes thoughtful programming possible. The 18-volume scope means you can return to this series year after year, each time exploring a new regional tradition or historical period.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading baroque and renaissance notation conventions
  • Understanding historical registration and stop combinations
  • Interpreting period-appropriate ornamentation
  • Analyzing form and harmonic language across regional styles
  • Evaluating editorial choices and source documentation
  • Building stylistic awareness across two centuries of organ composition

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