Faber Early Organ Series, Volume 2

Stepping into a well-preserved archive where each piece breathes with period authenticity without sacrificing modern readability. The music spans styles from austere counterpoint to ornamental brilliance, depending on the region and era represented in each volume.

Organ students and teachers working beyond beginner repertoire, as well as performers with solid technique who want to engage with early music on scholarly terms. This series rewards musicians who are curious about historical performance practice and want to move beyond simplified arrangements.

• Study the Introduction and Registration section before touching the keys. The editorial notes about ornamentation and registration practices are integral to understanding what the composers actually intended.
• Consult the Critical Commentary for your specific piece. Knowing which source manuscript was used and what editorial choices were made informs every interpretive decision you make.
• Approach the notation itself as a historical document. The preservation of original features means you're reading closer to what the composer wrote, not a modernized version that flattens stylistic details.

Build a recital around pieces from a single region or century represented in the series, creating a thematic arc that educates your audience about organ music's geographical and temporal diversity. These works also anchor academic masterclass settings where understanding source materials and editorial decisions becomes part of the learning experience.

• Reading original organ notation conventions and manuscript presentation
• Understanding period-specific ornamentation and articulation
• Registration choices grounded in historical practice
• Critical evaluation of editorial decisions through commentary
• Comparative analysis of similar forms across regions and centuries